Good morning, Green Bay.

Wisconsin drivers Gary Bolglaze and Joshua Guthrie detailed what they keep in their winter emergency car kits, including water, blankets, warm clothing, jumper cables, and a shovel—essentials to help drivers stay safe during harsh weather.

The Wisconsin DOT advises drivers to maintain extra supplies and proper vehicle upkeep to reduce risks on slippery roads.

Maplewood Meats in Howard is busy processing deer from the 2025 hunt as local hunters dropped off fresh and frozen venison on Monday and shared stories of their campaigns.

The plant manager said orders usually take about three months to complete and added that customers enjoy snack sticks, summer sausage & bacon.

Schroeder’s Forevergreens in Neenah opened on Friday, Nov.

28 for its 50th season of selling Christmas trees—this local farm once supplied the White House tree in 2011 and served many families before busy post-Thanksgiving days and a pending Winter Storm Beau.

Packers players signed autographs on Monday night at Fleet Farm—213 N.

Taylor St. in Howard, where fans donated at least $50 for the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign that helps people in need across Greater Green Bay.

A 40-foot blue spruce tree donated by Bellevue resident Laura VanBoxel and her family was harvested on Dec.

1 to be used for the Packers' Festival of Lights at Harlan Plaza outside Lambeau Field. The tree will remain on display throughout the holiday season—giving visitors a festive landmark.

The Green Bay school board is discussing new measures to ban backpacks from high school classrooms after a weapons incident led to a clear bag rule at Preble High School—students will be required to store their bags in lockers or classroom coveys, with trustee Alex Mineau saying the plan worked at middle schools while student representative Hana Song remains skeptical.

On a chilly November afternoon, 36 middle school students from Pulaski Community Middle School took part in a water research field trip at Sensiba State Wildlife Area as part of UW-Green Bay’s Freshwater Collaborative grant—an initiative that funds research and training for grades K to 12 and college students. They planted wild rice and collected water samples to study local water systems that will guide future water management decisions.

Governor Tony Evers declared Monday as Snowplow Driver Appreciation Day to honor county highway workers who plowed, salted and applied brine to keep roads safe — WisDOT and the Wisconsin County Highway Association urged motorists to slow down and give space to snowplow drivers — residents are invited to share their thanks on social media.

Wisconsin lawmakers, including Rep. Lindee Brill, support a provision that bans THC-infused drinks and snacks to close a loophole in hemp-derived drug regulation—workers in Green Bay fear the ban may cost local jobs.

The measure will take effect next November, and industry leaders are urging clear guidelines on licensing and age limits.

Nine Brown County human services non-profits hosted a bus tour on Monday — December 1 — to urge lawmakers to sustain or increase funding for Family Care, which provides day services and residential support for disabled adults and seniors.

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.

HWE 14: Brewery Bash 3

7 p.m. — Badger State Brewing Company — Cost info not provided — Enjoy thrilling professional wrestling entertainment from the Upper Midwest.

A Frank's Christmas

1:00 – 2:30 PM — Meyer Theatre — Starting at $87 — Enjoy a festive musical performance to celebrate the holiday spirit.