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Green Bay
Wednesday, December 17th, 2025
Good morning, Green Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Green Bay Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden and his partner Devon donated winter coats, hats and shoes and provided a meal to 72 individuals at Freedom House on Tuesday, Dec. 16 + the event was organized with support from UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Wisconsin. FOX 11
- ➤ Home Instead partners with 8 local companies to deliver holiday gifts to seniors at 11 facilities in Green Bay. McCormick Assisted Living received presents Tuesday and deliveries will finish by Friday (organizers say the program brightens the season for residents facing loneliness). WBAY
- ➤ Brown County Library has launched a fundraiser to raise $100K for bookshelves, study rooms, and a larger children’s area at its new Pamperin Family Branch near Ashwaubenon Target. The branch is expected to open by mid-2026 as the library seeks support from the community. FOX 11
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, the Chamber celebrated 20 years of the Startup Hub on the Northeast Wisconsin Technical College campus, where hundreds of entrepreneurs have built businesses and now host 50 ventures. Next year, the Chamber will offer a free annual membership to new tenants to strengthen the local entrepreneurial network. FOX 11
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mulva Cultural Center in De Pere is eliminating entry fees for exhibits and most films today after benefactors Jim and Miriam Mulva donated funds, and it is introducing three-tier memberships with added member-exclusive events (reserve timed tickets online). FOX 11
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ In Grand Chute on Dec. 13, a ticket purchased at Kwik Trip matched four numbers plus the Powerball for a $50,000 win, boosting its owner's holiday funds. Wisconsin Lottery said 49 winners were named nationwide, including one $100,000 win from a Stop-N-Go ticket in Wales. WBAY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Tony Evers announced Tuesday that Wisconsin will receive $9.3 million in federal AmeriCorps funding to support twenty community service programs statewide + boost initiatives in youth literacy, conservation, and recovery coaching. WBAY
- ➤ Governor Tony Evers announced yesterday that Wisconsin received $9.3 million in AmeriCorps funding for 20 statewide programs, including two local groups. In Green Bay, 39 members will work on conservation projects while in Fox Valley seven members will support nonprofit health services. FOX 11
- ➤ Green Bay’s Common Council approved a resolution supporting the Somali community after a viral incident at Bay Park Square Mall in Ashwaubenon & Mayor Eric Genrich said the measure stands as a step toward improving local unity. WBAY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bellin Run is marking its 50th year on June 13, 2026, with race officials planning to reveal a new logo — celebrating over 345,000 participants in its 49-year history. FOX 11
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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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