Saturday, November 15th, 2025
Good morning, Green Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fourth graders from Jackson Elementary School tied 61 donated scarves—each with a note of warmth—to trees at Colburn Park on Nov. 13 as part of a social studies project to help people in need during colder weather. WTAQ
- ➤ Former Green Bay police K9 Puma, who served for over six years and retired in February, died Wednesday and is remembered for his loyalty and heroism—GBPD shared on Facebook. 94.3 Jack FM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UW-Green Bay announced a historic scholarship funded by a $1 million gift from Dr. Paul J. Schilling — the initiative will provide renewable $5,000 awards for STEM students enrolling Fall 2026 and ease financial burdens for many first-generation students. 94.3 Jack FM
- ➤ UW-Green Bay students are working with city leaders to improve the connection between campus and downtown by organizing meetings with City Hall, the chamber of commerce, and local groups (Downtown Green Bay Inc.) to expand student opportunities. They plan to set up a liaison system that may help students access internships and community events while encouraging them to remain in Green Bay after graduation. WNCY
- ➤ UW-Green Bay announced a historic scholarship to ease the financial burdens for STEM students—one of the largest scholarship gifts in its history—aimed at making higher education more accessible. FOX 11
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday on National Seatbelt Day, the state transportation department reported that 94% of drivers used seatbelts+ the highest rate in 25 years. State law requires buckling up+ this record use may help lower injuries and deaths in crashes. WBAY
- ➤ WisDOT reported that on National Seat Belt Day, November 14, 94% of drivers buckled up, marking the highest rate in 25 years—trained observers at 160 sites collected the data while officials urged the remaining 6% to buckle up for better safety. The report highlights ongoing efforts to keep Wisconsin's roads safe. WNCY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Sen. Tammy Baldwin visited Northeast Wisconsin Friday morning to push for an extension of health care subsidies after opposing a funding bill that did not stop rising costs. She warned that when premium tax credits expire at the end of the year, insurance prices could surge steeply — a rural couple saw premiums jump by 800% and more than 275,000 Wisconsinites could be affected. FOX 11
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Garden of Lights
4:30–9 p.m. — Green Bay Botanical Garden — Ticket prices vary — Experience a 1-mile path filled with luminous lightscapes and magical holiday moments.
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Collectorabilia Con
8 AM – 5 PM — Resch Expo — $7 — A family-friendly event featuring retro games, toys, comics, and special guest Tony Cox.
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A Sherlock Carol
7:30-10 p.m. — Green Bay Community Theater — Ticket prices vary — Solve a delightful mystery with Sherlock Holmes and Tiny Tim this holiday season.
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Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Adele
6:30-7:29 p.m. — Birder Hall — Tickets selling fast — Experience the enchanting music of Adele performed by the Listeso String Quartet under candlelight.
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Cherry Pie Rocks Bulldogs Bar
7 PM – 1 AM — Bulldogs — $10 cover charge — Rock out at the newly remodeled Bulldogs Bar with an exciting performance that'll leave you wanting more until next year.
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Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears
12:00 p.m. — Lambeau Field — Tickets required — Witness the historic rivalry as the Packers clash with the Bears in this exciting NFL showdown.
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Strong Women, Strong Coffee with Josh and Amy Woods
9-11 a.m. — Startup Hub — Free entry — Connect with local entrepreneurs over coffee and learn about natural skincare from FAVORYT founders.
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A Frank's Christmas
7:30 p.m. — Meyer Theatre — Tickets starting at $87 — Experience a festive evening filled with holiday cheer and performance.
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A Frank's Christmas Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Meyer Theatre — Tickets from $87 — Experience the magic of the holiday season with a festive performance.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Albert Einstein
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