WisDOT warns drivers headed to Packers Family Night: Allow extra time for the commute

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Northeast Region in Green Bay is reminding motorists heading to Lambeau Field for Packer Family Night on Saturday, August 2nd, that road construction season continues on many major roads in northeast Wisconsin.

Green Bay Packers sign GM Ted Thompson to new, multi-year contract

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers have signed Ted Thompson, the team’s Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations, to a new, multi-year contract.Since taking over as general manager in 2005, Thompson has built the foundation for a Green Bay team that has made six playoff appearances.

Need a NEW reason to like the Green Bay Packers? Check this out!

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- It's not like most people living in Wisconsin NEED a reason to like or love the Green Bay Packers.

Green Bay Packers considering variable ticket prices for 2015 season...so what would that mean?

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Green Bay Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy says the team is considering variable ticket pricing for the 2015 season.That would mean tickets for marquee match-ups against key rivals -- such as the Chicago Bears, would cost more than other regular-season games.Also under construction, lowering the price for pre-season games.This practice is already being done by other sports teams -- including the Milwaukee Brewers.The Packers are watching other NFL teams experimenting with the pricing strategy this season.The organization will see what happens with those teams before moving forward.

Green Bay Packers...LOTTERY! The Pack teams up with Wisconsin Lottery to offer scratch-off tickets

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers and the Wisconsin Lottery on Monday, July 28th announced details of this year’s Wisconsin Lottery Packers offering: three scratch-off games with a grand prize of two Champions Club season tickets and home playoff game tickets for the 2015 season.The grand prize also includes a parking pass to each home game for the 2015 season and two pregame sideline passes for Packers-Bears and Packers-Vikings home games during the 2015 season.Three different scratch-off tickets will be offered – a $1, $3 and $5 ticket, with the $5 ticket having a cash prize of up to $45,000.The $1 "Go Packers!" ticket, the $3 "Green Bay Packers” ticket and the $5 "Champions Club" ticket are available now throughout the state.

"You gotta take advantage of it:" Jared Abbrederis living a dream on second day of Packers Training Camp

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Sunday, July 27th was Day Two of Green Bay Packers' Training Camp -- and it was Day Two of living a dream for Jared Abbrederis -- the home-towner.Abbrederis grew up in Watoma and played in college at the University of Wisconsin."You gotta take advantage of it.

Good news for Packers fans, Jordy Nelson re-signed after 1st practice!

GREEN BAY  (AP) — The Packers have signed receiver Jordy Nelson to a contract extension, securing their top player at a position that has had several high-profile departures in recent years.Green Bay announced the deal Saturday after the first practice of training camp.

Packers, Wisconsin Lottery to announce new Packers-themed scratch-off games

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers and the Wisconsin Lottery will announce this year’s Packers-themed Wisconsin Lottery games Monday, July 28, at 1 p.m. during a press conference in Lambeau Field’s Champions Club.Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy and Wisconsin Lottery Director Mike Edmonds will be on hand to discuss the details of this year’s games.

Are you ready for some football?! Packers move in to dorms at St. Norbert, gear up for Training Camp!

DE PERE (WITI) -- As the Green Bay Packers welcomed more than 12,000 Green Bay Packers shareholders and guests to its Annual Meeting on Thursday, July 24th, players were moving in to the dorms at St.

One-of-a-kind shopping experience: Packers Pro Shop hosts grand opening celebration

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The new Packers Pro Shop, located in the Lambeau Field Atrium’s expanded lobby level,  hosted a grand opening celebration on July 17 to debut the store’s one-of-a-kind shopping experience, along with several opening events and activities for visitors to enjoy.The doors opened to fans for the first time at 9a.m.

Mark Murphy: Last Packers season propelled team to all-time high in terms of revenue

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Green Bay Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy says a strong team performance and fan support last season led to some record highs."It propelled us to another all-time high, in terms of revenue," Murphy said.$324 million worth -- to be exact.But despite seeing revenue increasing five percent over the two years, expenses were also up, totaling more than $298 million.Murphy says a devaluation of the new south end zone and timing of player contracts are mostly to blame."We continue to focus on investing in our team, investing in the stadium, with a real priority on the game day experience," Murphy said.A game day experience that is getting more costly.The Packers announced earlier this year ticket prices will increase $3 for this season; the fifth season in a row prices have gone up.Murphy says it's a balancing act."We want to be affordable.

Jerseys Off Our Backs: Green Bay Packers & Chili's team up for Family Night promotion

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers and Chili’s are offering the “Chili’s Jersey-Off-The-Back VIP Experience,” a contest that gives fans the chance to experience “Packers Family Night, Presented by Bellin Health” as a VIP this year.Fans can enter for their chance to win at any Wisconsin Chili’s location through July 24.Three winners will each receive four front-row tickets to Family Night on Aug. 2, field-level fireworks passes, dinner at Chili’s before the game, a limo ride to the event and one player-worn jersey from the practice.As a part of the Chili’s “Jerseys Off Our Backs”in-stadium promotion, all attendees of Family Night also will be entered in a random drawing to win one of several jerseys – which will have been worn by Packers players in the just-completed practice.All tickets for Family Night have been sold.