Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 25th of November.
Good morning, Green Bay.
🚧 Accidents
AAA is launching its free Tow to Go program during Thanksgiving week to offer rides and vehicle tows to impaired drivers within a 10-mile radius—service runs from 6 p.m. Wednesday to 6 a.m. Dec.
1. The program is available to members and non-members to help keep roads safe from alcohol-related crashes.
🎭 Culture
Green Bay hosted the Hmong New Year celebration last weekend at UW-Green Bay’s Kress Events Center to mark 50 years since the Hmong resettlement — drawing community members with dancing, sports tournaments, veteran honors and live performances.
Kerry Yang said the event helps keep culture alive as younger generations learn traditions from their elders.
Green Bay Botanical Garden officials hosted a tree lighting ceremony on Monday to kick off the Garden of Lights season, which will start on Friday—visitors can explore a one-mile path featuring over 40 nature-themed light displays and interactive attractions.
Tickets, ride options, and themed nights are available to enhance the holiday experience.
Northeast Wisconsin's Glam Band has celebrated nearly 20 years of energetic 80s covers as it rose to local fame.
The band's lead singer was diagnosed with stage four cancer last January and never missed a show—his cancer is now in remission thanks to the support of his band and community.
🎓 Education
The Board of Regents approved a new general education policy that will standardize up to 12 courses and 36 credit hours across UW campuses beginning in September—this change aims to make transferring credits easier for students.
Some professors and student groups opposed the update, while UW leaders said it will bring more clarity and fairness to the process.
Yesterday, the Green Bay School Board debated a plan to require students to keep backpacks in lockers for classroom safety — a rule that has worked in local middle schools.
Some board members and student council representatives disagreed over the change — with supporters saying it cuts distractions and opponents arguing it limits personal access.
🏛️ Government
Green Bay officials plan to relocate the coal piles from the west bank of the Fox River to a new site near its mouth as bids ranged from $41.8 million to $47.6 million (under the projected $50 million cost).
The county committee will review the bids on Dec. 2 and may forward them to the full County Board on Dec. 17.
Officials in Brown County issued 15 cease and desist letters to cottage bakeries for breaking Wisconsin’s Cottage Food Law by selling food that needs refrigeration weeks before the holiday season.
Bakers said the law has forced them to do expensive tests—making it hard for them to sell holiday treats.
🎉 Green Bay Events
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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.
Collectorabilia Con
8 AM – 5 PM — Resch Expo — $7 — A family-friendly event featuring retro games, toys, comics, and special guest Tony Cox.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A Frank's Christmas
7:30 p.m. — Meyer Theatre — Tickets starting at $87 — Experience a festive evening filled with holiday cheer and performance.
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.
A Frank's Christmas
1:00 PM — Meyer Theatre — Tickets starting at $87 — Enjoy festive performances for the holiday season.
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