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Green Bay
Tuesday, December 9th, 2025
Good morning, Green Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Packers rookies helped local teens finish holiday shopping on Monday at Meijer in Howard by pairing with participants from Brown County Pals Program and Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin (each teen also received a gift card). WBAY
- ➤ Former Packers legend Donald Driver visited Children's Wisconsin in Appleton on Monday to hand out holiday toys, part of his annual giving campaign that runs from Nov. 1 through Dec. 31. WBAY
- ➤ Fox Valley Meal Prep in Kaukauna donated 22 meals today by matching every purchased meal with a free one, and the owner said she will repeat the program during the week of Dec. 15. The initiative makes fresh, healthy meals available at low costs. WBAY
- ➤ Packers players and their families hosted a holiday toy drive Monday at Legacy Hotel in partnership with Women of the NFL—guests who donated new, unwrapped toys or gift cards received raffle tickets to win autographed memorabilia. WBAY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Trisha Yearwood will perform an intimate acoustic tour at Meyer Theatre on Saturday, Mar. 14 at 7:30 p.m.—promoting her upcoming album The Mirror. She will perform new songs and iconic hits with Leslie Satcher and Bridgette Tatum. FOX 11
- ➤ Three-time Grammy winner Trisha Yearwood will perform at the Meyer Theatre on Saturday, March 14 in an intimate show celebrating her deluxe album release—she will be joined by Leslie Satcher and Bridgette Tatum, with tickets on sale Friday, Dec. 12. WBAY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Green Bay Area Public School District proposed a pilot program for portable weapon detection systems to test operational fidelity, equipment effectiveness, and impact on school climate after a recent safety incident — the board will vote on the plan at its next meeting as cost and training details are reviewed. FOX 11
- ➤ James Harris rose from early challenges to earn a 4.0 GPA in his Democracy and Justice Studies at UW-Green Bay and build a strong record in civic engagement, research, and public speaking. He plans to further his education in public policy, communication or community advocacy as he graduates. UW-Green Bay
- ➤ Raquel Botbyl, a UW-Green Bay business major and former gymnast turned mentor, will serve as the 2025 Student Commencement Speaker at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13 — sharing her journey from early gymnastics to campus leadership. UW-Green Bay
- ➤ Raquel Botbyl, a former gymnastics champion and coach, is forging a business path at UW-Green Bay as she co-founded Women in Business and joined a research team studying new technologies; she plans to pursue an MBA and build a future in sports & wellness. UW-Green Bay
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Forrest Gregg’s Super Bowl I ring sold for $160,225 in the Lelands Fall Classic Auction, as part of a memorabilia collection that fetched over $400,000. The 14-karat gold ring (engraved with details from the Packers’ 1960s championships) celebrates a historic era. WBAY
- ➤ The Packers beat the Bears 28-21 at Lambeau Stadium and moved into first place in the NFC North — quarterback Love threw for over 230 yards while Nixon intercepted Caleb Williams — sealing their fourth straight win. WTAQ
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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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A Frank's Christmas
1:00 PM — Meyer Theatre — Tickets starting at $87 — Enjoy festive performances for the holiday season.
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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.
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A Frank's Christmas
1:00 – 2:30 PM — Meyer Theatre — Starting at $87 — Enjoy a festive musical performance to celebrate the holiday spirit.
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A Frank's Christmas
7:30-9 p.m. — Meyer Theatre — Tickets start at $87 — Enjoy a festive Christmas performance that promises holiday cheer and entertainment.
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A Frank's Christmas
7:30 p.m. — Meyer Theatre — Tickets from $87 — Enjoy a festive performance of A Frank's Christmas in this holiday-themed show.
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A Frank's Christmas
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Meyer Theatre — Tickets starting at $63 — Enjoy an unforgettable holiday performance in Green Bay.
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Garden of Lights
4:30-9 p.m. — Green Bay Botanical Garden — $5-$17 depending on age and night — Experience the magic of over 350,000 lights across enchanting displays in a stunning winter garden setting.
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