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Saturday, December 20th, 2025
Good morning, Green Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Green Bay's 2025 was busy as it hosted the NFL Draft, began several key construction projects, and saw the Packers organization appoint a new leader, signaling a year of local milestones. Green Bay Press-Gazette
- ➤ The Brown County Sheriff’s Office hosts a 'Fill the Cruiser' food drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at Bellevue Pick-N-Save, Main Street, and Metro Market on Lombardi. Donors purchase $5 food bags (each feeds up to five meals) for the New Community Shelter, with donations accepted through Christmas. WBAY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Green Bay Botanical Garden hosts its nearly 30-year-old Garden of Lights display through the end of December, featuring a new Laser Lights Show that casts lasers off fog and snow to music and energizes families in a cherished holiday tradition powered by 600+ volunteers. WBAY
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ AAA forecasts that 122.4 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home between today and Jan. 1, with most trips by car and best travel times after 9:00 p.m. Domestic flights are 7-percent pricier than last year, and local law enforcement will ramp up sobriety checks. NBC 26
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ De Pere High School has introduced Big Red — an $89,000 AI cleaning robot that runs six hours and frees custodians from routine cleaning as it maps high-traffic areas. Students named the system, and officials plan to add more over the next few years. NBC 26
- ➤ Registration is open for 2026 babysitting classes for kids ages 10 and older at the Center for Childhood Safety in town. The hands-on program that includes first aid training and emergency response begins on February 21 and runs through October from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (cost $70). WBAY
- ➤ Lombardi Middle School’s CO₂ dragster program got a boost as teacher Bradley Hotchkiss received a ($3,000) grant from the Education Foundation to upgrade the timing and starter equipment; 8th grade student Emmitt said the new tools support STEM learning. WBAY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Navy announced a plan for a new class of combat ships based on HII’s Legend-Class cutter — with the first hull scheduled for 2028 — as Senator Baldwin urged that Wisconsin shipyards benefit after the cancellation of the Constellation frigate program. WBAY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At Arien's Nordic Center in Brillion, over 300 athletes from around the world are competing in the three day Snowshoe World Championships that began Friday and will conclude Sunday (featuring a Santa ski race, open snowshoe championships and Santa run). The event is expected to boost the local economy. WBAY
- ➤ NFL Films is set to release a new documentary this week that honors former Packers running back Elijah Pitts and his family’s football legacy — a milestone noted by his grandson Shea Pitts, who said Green Bay gave him his big break. FOX 11
- ➤ Football fans are excited for the Packers-Bears rivalry game on Saturday at Lambeau Field, where visitors will also view historic photos in the Packers Hall of Fame. The game matters for playoff chances and keeps a long-standing series record alive (109 wins for Green Bay, 96 for Chicago). FOX 11
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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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ComedyCity: After Dark
8:35-10:05 p.m. — ComedyCity Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of immersive improv comedy with daring humor and audience interaction.
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