FREE football camp for kids: Former Packers nose tackle Gilbert Brown leads the charge
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Hundreds of kids take the field with former Green Bay Packers player Gilbert Brown for his 9th Annual Pro-Football Camp.“It was outstanding because I never met a football player before,” said 11-year-old Darrius Bolden.The three-day camp takes place at North Division High School in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Hundreds of kids take the field with former Green Bay Packers player Gilbert Brown for his 9th Annual Pro-Football Camp.“It was outstanding because I never met a football player before,” said 11-year-old Darrius Bolden.The three-day camp takes place at North Division High School in Milwaukee.
"I like the pace of Green Bay, Wisconsin, the Midwest:" Packers Head Coach Mike McCarthy putting down roots
GREEN BAY (AP) — He might be a Chicago Bears fan, but Austin Scheutz proudly displays a Packers foam cheesehead at least once a year.Signed by the Big Cheese himself in fact — Packers coach Mike McCarthy — while he visited a children's hospital where the 6-year-old Scheutz was being treated for leukemia.
GREEN BAY (AP) — He might be a Chicago Bears fan, but Austin Scheutz proudly displays a Packers foam cheesehead at least once a year.Signed by the Big Cheese himself in fact — Packers coach Mike McCarthy — while he visited a children's hospital where the 6-year-old Scheutz was being treated for leukemia.
Want to work at Lambeau Field this football season? Food & beverage service provider is hiring!
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Delaware North Companies Sportservice, the exclusive food and beverage service provider for the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field, is set to hold two job fairs to recruit for immediate positions in preparation for the 2014 season.The job fairs will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8, and from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 17, in the Lambeau Field Atrium.Sportservice is seeking employees to fill a variety of part-time seasonal and game-day positions in general concessions, premium dining and catering operations, as well for daily operation of Curly’s Pub.Positions include supervisors, cooks, kitchen preparation staff, dishwashers, bartenders, servers, runners, porters, beer and food vendors, vending commissary workers, cash room clerks, alcohol compliance, concession stand attendants and cashiers.Interested individuals will be asked to fill out an application and interview for positions during the job fair.Applicants should be highly motivated and customer-oriented.Sportservice is an equal opportunity employer.All qualified applicants, including minorities and women, are encouraged to apply.The job fair will be held on the third floor of the Atrium.Attendees should enter through the Oneida Nation Gate.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Delaware North Companies Sportservice, the exclusive food and beverage service provider for the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field, is set to hold two job fairs to recruit for immediate positions in preparation for the 2014 season.The job fairs will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8, and from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 17, in the Lambeau Field Atrium.Sportservice is seeking employees to fill a variety of part-time seasonal and game-day positions in general concessions, premium dining and catering operations, as well for daily operation of Curly’s Pub.Positions include supervisors, cooks, kitchen preparation staff, dishwashers, bartenders, servers, runners, porters, beer and food vendors, vending commissary workers, cash room clerks, alcohol compliance, concession stand attendants and cashiers.Interested individuals will be asked to fill out an application and interview for positions during the job fair.Applicants should be highly motivated and customer-oriented.Sportservice is an equal opportunity employer.All qualified applicants, including minorities and women, are encouraged to apply.The job fair will be held on the third floor of the Atrium.Attendees should enter through the Oneida Nation Gate.
SOLD OUT! Packers officials say 73,000 tickets sold for "Family Night" on August 2nd
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers have announced this year's Family Night is officially SOLD OUT!Nearly 73,000 tickets for the August 2nd event have been sold.This year’s sellout marks the eighth time in its 14 years the event has sold all available tickets.The evening is family-focused and will feature a game-like atmosphere with use of the video boards, gameday music and a fireworks show at the end of the night.Gates will open at 5:30 p.m.The event will benefit the Wendy’s Wonderful Kids foster care adoption program, a signature program of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption.Activities include the popular Chili’s “Jerseys Off Our Backs” promotion with Packers jerseys – all of which will have been worn by Packers players – to be given away in a random drawing, the Copps–Pick ‘N Save Family Night Picnic and the spectacular Copps–Pick ‘N Save Fireworks Show to conclude the night.Parking for the event will be $5, with net proceeds to be donated to the Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Program.In case of inclement weather, no refunds will be issued unless all stadium activities – from 5:30 p.m. until the end of the fireworks show – are cancelled.You can watch Family Night on FOX6 on August 2nd!
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers have announced this year's Family Night is officially SOLD OUT!Nearly 73,000 tickets for the August 2nd event have been sold.This year’s sellout marks the eighth time in its 14 years the event has sold all available tickets.The evening is family-focused and will feature a game-like atmosphere with use of the video boards, gameday music and a fireworks show at the end of the night.Gates will open at 5:30 p.m.The event will benefit the Wendy’s Wonderful Kids foster care adoption program, a signature program of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption.Activities include the popular Chili’s “Jerseys Off Our Backs” promotion with Packers jerseys – all of which will have been worn by Packers players – to be given away in a random drawing, the Copps–Pick ‘N Save Family Night Picnic and the spectacular Copps–Pick ‘N Save Fireworks Show to conclude the night.Parking for the event will be $5, with net proceeds to be donated to the Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Program.In case of inclement weather, no refunds will be issued unless all stadium activities – from 5:30 p.m. until the end of the fireworks show – are cancelled.You can watch Family Night on FOX6 on August 2nd!
Calling all Green Bay Packers fans: Get your tickets for Packers Family Night!
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Tickets for the popular Green Bay Packers Family Night are now on sale!
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Tickets for the popular Green Bay Packers Family Night are now on sale!
Football season right around the corner: Packers announce 2014 training camp schedule
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- It's time to get excited because the Green Bay Packers announced the schedule for 2014 Packers Training Camp, which is presented by Bellin Health.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- It's time to get excited because the Green Bay Packers announced the schedule for 2014 Packers Training Camp, which is presented by Bellin Health.
"I jumped at the opportunity:" Packers Fullback John Kuhn spends time with families at Ronald McDonald House
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- December 29th, 2013.
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- December 29th, 2013.
Packers begin minicamp: DT Mike Daniels says this year, defense needs to be "meaner"
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers have taken steps to build their defense back up to a championship level, but it's not just about new players or playing better.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers have taken steps to build their defense back up to a championship level, but it's not just about new players or playing better.
Packers fans: Get excited! Brand new Green Bay Packers Pro Shop opens Thursday!
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- A new Green Bay Packers Pro Shop will open to the public on Thursday, July 17, 2014, with contests, giveaways, a ribbon cutting and more!A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 9 a.m. on July 17.When the doors open, it will mark the start of four days of special promotions, contests and giveaways!“We have a lot to celebrate and so do Packers fans,” said Kate Hogan, Packers director of retail operations. “There will be so much more to love!
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- A new Green Bay Packers Pro Shop will open to the public on Thursday, July 17, 2014, with contests, giveaways, a ribbon cutting and more!A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 9 a.m. on July 17.When the doors open, it will mark the start of four days of special promotions, contests and giveaways!“We have a lot to celebrate and so do Packers fans,” said Kate Hogan, Packers director of retail operations. “There will be so much more to love!
Packers sign last two NFL draft selections
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers signed WR Davante Adams and TE Richard Rodgers on Thursday, June 12th.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers signed WR Davante Adams and TE Richard Rodgers on Thursday, June 12th.
Youngsters SO EXCITED to meet Micah Hyde! Packers cornerback reads to children
GERMANTOWN (WITI) -- Evaluating a player in the NFL Draft can sometimes be an educated guess, but the Green Bay Packers "read" on Micah Hyde turned out to be right on.
GERMANTOWN (WITI) -- Evaluating a player in the NFL Draft can sometimes be an educated guess, but the Green Bay Packers "read" on Micah Hyde turned out to be right on.
Packers sign rookie free agent LB Shaun Lewis
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers signed rookie free agent linebacker Shaun Lewis.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers signed rookie free agent linebacker Shaun Lewis.
Packers are offering fans the chance to win a custom jersey
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Packers are offering fans the chance to win a custom jersey from the Packers Pro Shop and other prizes in celebration of Father’s Day.Now through Saturday, June 14, fans can sign up for the sweepstakes by visiting http://pckrs.com/dads.One first prize winner will receive a custom “#1 Dad” Green Bay Packers jersey and a $50 Packers Pro Shop gift card.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Packers are offering fans the chance to win a custom jersey from the Packers Pro Shop and other prizes in celebration of Father’s Day.Now through Saturday, June 14, fans can sign up for the sweepstakes by visiting http://pckrs.com/dads.One first prize winner will receive a custom “#1 Dad” Green Bay Packers jersey and a $50 Packers Pro Shop gift card.
"It's about the children:" McCarthy hosts golf tournament to benefit Children's Hospital in Madison
MADISON (WITI) -- In a mere three months, Mike McCarthy will be leading the Green Bay Packers into the opening game of the NFL season at Seattle.
MADISON (WITI) -- In a mere three months, Mike McCarthy will be leading the Green Bay Packers into the opening game of the NFL season at Seattle.
Torch is passed: Jordy Nelson hosts Packers "Celebrity Softball Game"
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- It's a Green Bay Packers tradition that goes back decades.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- It's a Green Bay Packers tradition that goes back decades.
As Packers continue to build on Lambeau Field, houses are being demolished
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- As the Green Bay Packers continue to build on to the stadium, the team is doing the opposite with some area houses.A block of houses, south of the stadium, started coming down Thursday, June 5th.“Well my first thought was 'well, there goes the neighborhood,'” said Stephen Hermann of Ashwaubenon.Neighbors near Lambeau Field watched the demolitions Thursday.They're wondering whether their home could someday meet the same fate as the ones on Barberry Lane.“It worries us a little bit, but it is what it is,” said Hermann.Hermann rents a home on Ridge Road, just around the corner from the homes being demolished.“We’re surrounded by houses and when it’s all said and done, it’s going to be pretty much fields,” said Hermann.Fields that will be used for parking.In all, twelve houses will be demolished during the next few weeks.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- As the Green Bay Packers continue to build on to the stadium, the team is doing the opposite with some area houses.A block of houses, south of the stadium, started coming down Thursday, June 5th.“Well my first thought was 'well, there goes the neighborhood,'” said Stephen Hermann of Ashwaubenon.Neighbors near Lambeau Field watched the demolitions Thursday.They're wondering whether their home could someday meet the same fate as the ones on Barberry Lane.“It worries us a little bit, but it is what it is,” said Hermann.Hermann rents a home on Ridge Road, just around the corner from the homes being demolished.“We’re surrounded by houses and when it’s all said and done, it’s going to be pretty much fields,” said Hermann.Fields that will be used for parking.In all, twelve houses will be demolished during the next few weeks.
Described as "a genetic freak," Julius Peppers to "spice up" Packers defense
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The last few seasons, the Green Bay Packers have had plenty of offense, but not quite enough defense to last long in the NFL playoffs.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The last few seasons, the Green Bay Packers have had plenty of offense, but not quite enough defense to last long in the NFL playoffs.
Packers to host youth football camp for students at Muskego Elementary School
MUSKEGO (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers will host a Youth Football Outreach Camp on Tuesday, June 3, for students at Muskego Elementary School in Muskego, Wis.
MUSKEGO (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers will host a Youth Football Outreach Camp on Tuesday, June 3, for students at Muskego Elementary School in Muskego, Wis.
Packers hope Peppers packs punch on defense
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Packers are hoping prized offseason acquisition Julius Peppers can pack a punch on the pass rush.Peppers has impressed his new teammates in offseason workouts.
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Packers are hoping prized offseason acquisition Julius Peppers can pack a punch on the pass rush.Peppers has impressed his new teammates in offseason workouts.
Packers and their fans back together again, as team participates in OTAs
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Fans spilled into the stands at Ray Nitschke Field.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Fans spilled into the stands at Ray Nitschke Field.