Fans board Saz's Packers bus for trip to Frozen Tundra Sunday
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Hours before players were set to take the field at Lambeau on Sunday for the big playoff matchup between the Green Bay Packers and the San Francisco 49ers, fans lined up in Milwaukee for an unforgettable voyage to the Frozen Tundra.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Hours before players were set to take the field at Lambeau on Sunday for the big playoff matchup between the Green Bay Packers and the San Francisco 49ers, fans lined up in Milwaukee for an unforgettable voyage to the Frozen Tundra.
For some, Sunday's game was very first experience at Lambeau Field
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The big playoff game at Lambeau Field, in which the Packers faced off against the San Francisco 49ers came close to not being sold out.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The big playoff game at Lambeau Field, in which the Packers faced off against the San Francisco 49ers came close to not being sold out.
Fans seeking shelter from cold fill Lambeau Field Atrium at halftime
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The temperatures on Sunday, January 5th gave new meaning to the term "Frozen Tundra!" Temperatures were hovering right around 5 degrees at kickoff at Lambeau Field on Sunday -- as the Pack faced off with the San Francisco 49ers in a playoff game.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The temperatures on Sunday, January 5th gave new meaning to the term "Frozen Tundra!" Temperatures were hovering right around 5 degrees at kickoff at Lambeau Field on Sunday -- as the Pack faced off with the San Francisco 49ers in a playoff game.
How will the cold affect fans and players at the Packers game?
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Thousands of football fans arrived in Green Bay Saturday, January 4th ahead of the NFC Wild Card Playoff Game between the Packers and San Francisco 49ers.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Thousands of football fans arrived in Green Bay Saturday, January 4th ahead of the NFC Wild Card Playoff Game between the Packers and San Francisco 49ers.
Fans urged to dress in layers for Packers-49ers game
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Where there are Packers, there are bound to be Packers fans, cheering on their team, decked out in green and gold.The “Green and Gold Zone” in West Allis is one place people can get that gear, and Gary Anders, its owner, is the one who helps them.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Where there are Packers, there are bound to be Packers fans, cheering on their team, decked out in green and gold.The “Green and Gold Zone” in West Allis is one place people can get that gear, and Gary Anders, its owner, is the one who helps them.
Fans concerned with possible Packers game blackout
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- With around 3,000 tickets still available for this Sunday's NFC Wildcard Playoff game between the Packers and 49ers at Lambeau Field, fans are concerned with the possibility of a blackout.The team needs to sell the remaining tickets by 4 p.m. Friday, January 3rd to avoid having the match-up blacked out on local television -- something that hasn't happened in nearly 30 years."I remember when it was bitter cold, when Dallas came up here and Bart Starr was the quarterback, a great team and God it was cold.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- With around 3,000 tickets still available for this Sunday's NFC Wildcard Playoff game between the Packers and 49ers at Lambeau Field, fans are concerned with the possibility of a blackout.The team needs to sell the remaining tickets by 4 p.m. Friday, January 3rd to avoid having the match-up blacked out on local television -- something that hasn't happened in nearly 30 years."I remember when it was bitter cold, when Dallas came up here and Bart Starr was the quarterback, a great team and God it was cold.
Former Packer George Koonce recalls playing in frigid weather
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Lambeau Field will live up to its "Frozen Tundra" nickname on Sunday, with an arctic front expected to push through the area.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Lambeau Field will live up to its "Frozen Tundra" nickname on Sunday, with an arctic front expected to push through the area.
Shovelers needed to clear snow from Lambeau Field seats
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers need your help to remove snow from the seats at Lambeau Field on Friday morning, January 3rd.Interested helpers – as many as 200 – are asked to report to the Mills Fleet Farm Gate on Lambeau Field’s west side, beginning at 9 a.m., Friday and continuing through the day as needed.Shovelers need to be at least 15 years old and will receive $10 per hour, with payment to be made immediately upon completion of their work.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers need your help to remove snow from the seats at Lambeau Field on Friday morning, January 3rd.Interested helpers – as many as 200 – are asked to report to the Mills Fleet Farm Gate on Lambeau Field’s west side, beginning at 9 a.m., Friday and continuing through the day as needed.Shovelers need to be at least 15 years old and will receive $10 per hour, with payment to be made immediately upon completion of their work.
Less than 7,500 tickets available for Packers-49ers game on Sunday
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers say less than 7,500 tickets remain available for Sunday's playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau Field.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers say less than 7,500 tickets remain available for Sunday's playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau Field.
Packers playoff tickets available, dropping in price
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- If you want to go to the Green Bay Packers game on Sunday, tickets are available.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- If you want to go to the Green Bay Packers game on Sunday, tickets are available.
Packers playoff games mean big business for some
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- When the Green Bay Packers go to the playoffs, the players win, the fans win, and certain businesses definitely win.For Michael Paris, chef at Saz's State House, there was excitement because of the Packers' victory over the Bears."It was very much an added bonus for us," said Paris.The win means a playoff game at Lambeau Field -- and that means additional business for Saz's.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- When the Green Bay Packers go to the playoffs, the players win, the fans win, and certain businesses definitely win.For Michael Paris, chef at Saz's State House, there was excitement because of the Packers' victory over the Bears."It was very much an added bonus for us," said Paris.The win means a playoff game at Lambeau Field -- and that means additional business for Saz's.
40,000 Packers playoff tickets to go on sale Monday
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Packers announced Sunday that approximately 40,000 tickets for the NFC Wild Card Playoff game between the Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers will go on sale Monday, December 30th.The game will be played at Lambeau Field on Sunday, January 5th at 3:40 p.m.Packers Green and Gold package season-ticket holders who had an email address on file with the ticket office as of December 17th will receive the first opportunity to purchase tickets.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Packers announced Sunday that approximately 40,000 tickets for the NFC Wild Card Playoff game between the Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers will go on sale Monday, December 30th.The game will be played at Lambeau Field on Sunday, January 5th at 3:40 p.m.Packers Green and Gold package season-ticket holders who had an email address on file with the ticket office as of December 17th will receive the first opportunity to purchase tickets.
Shovelers invited back to Lambeau Field for Sat. morning effort
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers are in need of further assistance Saturday morning, Dec. 21st, to help with snow removal from Lambeau Field.Friday’s effort saw nearly 600 people help shovel out the stadium, but the ongoing snowfall has necessitated the call for another session Saturday morning.Interested shovelers – as many as 650 – are asked to report to the Mills Fleet Farm Gate on Lambeau Field’s west side, beginning at 8 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 21, and continuing through the day as needed.Shovelers need to be at least 15 years old and will receive $10 per hour, with payment to be made immediately upon completion of their work.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers are in need of further assistance Saturday morning, Dec. 21st, to help with snow removal from Lambeau Field.Friday’s effort saw nearly 600 people help shovel out the stadium, but the ongoing snowfall has necessitated the call for another session Saturday morning.Interested shovelers – as many as 650 – are asked to report to the Mills Fleet Farm Gate on Lambeau Field’s west side, beginning at 8 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 21, and continuing through the day as needed.Shovelers need to be at least 15 years old and will receive $10 per hour, with payment to be made immediately upon completion of their work.
Shovelers needed to clear snow from Lambeau seating
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers are in need of assistance Friday morning, December 20th to help with snow removal from Lambeau Field.Interested shovelers – as many as 650 – are asked to report to the Mills Fleet Farm Gate on Lambeau Field’s west side, beginning at 9 a.m. Friday, Dec. 20, and continuing through the day as needed.Shovelers need to be at least 15 years old and will receive $10 per hour, with payment to be made immediately upon completion of their work.The Packers will provide shovels to all who come to help.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers are in need of assistance Friday morning, December 20th to help with snow removal from Lambeau Field.Interested shovelers – as many as 650 – are asked to report to the Mills Fleet Farm Gate on Lambeau Field’s west side, beginning at 9 a.m. Friday, Dec. 20, and continuing through the day as needed.Shovelers need to be at least 15 years old and will receive $10 per hour, with payment to be made immediately upon completion of their work.The Packers will provide shovels to all who come to help.
Grafton pastor to make the "Ultimate Lambeau Leap" next Sunday
GRAFTON (WITI) -- Next Sunday, December 22nd, a Grafton pastor will deliver his sermon in the morning, and will then head to Lambeau Field -- where he is set to participate in the "Ultimate Lambeau Leap" sweepstakes!When he's not delivering his sermon inside St.
GRAFTON (WITI) -- Next Sunday, December 22nd, a Grafton pastor will deliver his sermon in the morning, and will then head to Lambeau Field -- where he is set to participate in the "Ultimate Lambeau Leap" sweepstakes!When he's not delivering his sermon inside St.
Packers ticket prices slashed for Sunday's game against Falcons
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Ticket brokers started slashing prices on Packers tickets on Monday after fans started showing less interest.Factors such as player injuries and freezing cold temperatures are affecting the prices.John Schmidt of Schmitty's Tickets says most of the calls he's gotten this week have been from sellers rather than buyers.Some tickets with a face value of $97 are now selling for as little as $30."This is very rare," said Schmidt. "Only pre-season you see them go this low, but I think it's going to be kind of the norm with the 7,500 extra seats up there."A Packers spokesman says the Atlanta Falcons also returned several hundred of their allotted tickets for the game.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Ticket brokers started slashing prices on Packers tickets on Monday after fans started showing less interest.Factors such as player injuries and freezing cold temperatures are affecting the prices.John Schmidt of Schmitty's Tickets says most of the calls he's gotten this week have been from sellers rather than buyers.Some tickets with a face value of $97 are now selling for as little as $30."This is very rare," said Schmidt. "Only pre-season you see them go this low, but I think it's going to be kind of the norm with the 7,500 extra seats up there."A Packers spokesman says the Atlanta Falcons also returned several hundred of their allotted tickets for the game.
Lambeau Field ready for Sunday's Packers matchup vs. Falcons
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Packers fans attending Sunday’s contest against the Atlanta Falcons are being reminded that the kickoff time has changed to noon CST, as was announced by the NFL.Fans at Sunday’s game will be able to witness history, as Pro Football Hall of Famer Dave Robinson will receive his Hall of Fame ring and will see his name unveiled on the stadium façade inside Lambeau Field, an honor reserved for Packers who have been enshrined in Canton.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Packers fans attending Sunday’s contest against the Atlanta Falcons are being reminded that the kickoff time has changed to noon CST, as was announced by the NFL.Fans at Sunday’s game will be able to witness history, as Pro Football Hall of Famer Dave Robinson will receive his Hall of Fame ring and will see his name unveiled on the stadium façade inside Lambeau Field, an honor reserved for Packers who have been enshrined in Canton.
“Toys for Tots” campaign collects 1,500 toys & more than $17K
GREEN BAY (WITI) — The Packers’ annual Toys for Tots collection took place Sunday, Nov. 24, at Lambeau Field prior to the Green Bay Packers-Minnesota Vikings noon game.During the collection, the campaign received 1,500 toys and $17,070 at Sunday's game.Members of the U.S. Marine Corps were at Lambeau Field Sunday to assist in collecting toys and monetary donations.
GREEN BAY (WITI) — The Packers’ annual Toys for Tots collection took place Sunday, Nov. 24, at Lambeau Field prior to the Green Bay Packers-Minnesota Vikings noon game.During the collection, the campaign received 1,500 toys and $17,070 at Sunday's game.Members of the U.S. Marine Corps were at Lambeau Field Sunday to assist in collecting toys and monetary donations.
Packers, Vikings game at Lambeau Sunday ends in a tie, 26-26
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Scott Tolzien made his first start at Lambeau Field as Packers QB on Sunday, November 24th as the Pack looked to break its three-game losing streak.Tolzien would experience his first Lambeau leap when he ran for a 6 yard touchdown to put the Packers ahead 7-0 with about 5:00 left in the 1st quarter.But the Packers defense let the Vikings get too close to Field Goal range and Minnesota's Blair Walsh kicked 2 FG's (a 36 yarder with 1:37 left in the 1st quarter and a 47 yarder with 4:24 left in the half).But Adrian Peterson would send Minnesota into half time with a 13-7 lead when he ran for a 1 yard TD.Minnesota would add to that lead in the 3rd quarter with a 12 yard Rhett Ellison catch making it 20-7 Minnesota.Trailing by 13, the Packers changed up quarterbacks and Matt Flynn entered, playing 4 different quarterbacks in 4 games in a row.Viking's Walsh added his 3rd FG of the day to start the 4th quarter and the Pack were in the hole 23-7.But Green Bay would get some momentum.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Scott Tolzien made his first start at Lambeau Field as Packers QB on Sunday, November 24th as the Pack looked to break its three-game losing streak.Tolzien would experience his first Lambeau leap when he ran for a 6 yard touchdown to put the Packers ahead 7-0 with about 5:00 left in the 1st quarter.But the Packers defense let the Vikings get too close to Field Goal range and Minnesota's Blair Walsh kicked 2 FG's (a 36 yarder with 1:37 left in the 1st quarter and a 47 yarder with 4:24 left in the half).But Adrian Peterson would send Minnesota into half time with a 13-7 lead when he ran for a 1 yard TD.Minnesota would add to that lead in the 3rd quarter with a 12 yard Rhett Ellison catch making it 20-7 Minnesota.Trailing by 13, the Packers changed up quarterbacks and Matt Flynn entered, playing 4 different quarterbacks in 4 games in a row.Viking's Walsh added his 3rd FG of the day to start the 4th quarter and the Pack were in the hole 23-7.But Green Bay would get some momentum.
Seats at Sunday's Packers game selling for a discounted rate
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A trip to Lambeau Field to watch the Green Bay Packers take on division rivals the Minnesota Vikings is typically a pricey outing, however due to both teams' current records, tickets are selling for far less than usual."We're actually seeing some tickets being sold for face value.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A trip to Lambeau Field to watch the Green Bay Packers take on division rivals the Minnesota Vikings is typically a pricey outing, however due to both teams' current records, tickets are selling for far less than usual."We're actually seeing some tickets being sold for face value.