Packers, Edvest to offer new reading promotion this summer

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers and Edvest will offer a new reading promotion this summer, “Leap into Reading,” which encourages children to read during the summer while giving parents and grandparents a chance to win one of 20 Edvest college savings accounts valued at $1,000 each along with prizes from the Green Bay Packers.The promotion will begin Wednesday, May 29, which is 529 College Savings Day, a nationally recognized day to increase awareness among families about the importance of saving for their children’s higher education expenses.

Beyond the Game: Packers offensive lineman Marshall Newhouse

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- When the football season begins, the Green Bay Packers are going to find out if left is right, and if right is left for that matter.

Packers sign safety David Fulton

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers signed safety David Fulton on Tuesday, May 28th.Fulton, a 6-foot, 196-pound rookie out of Chowan University (N.C.), registered 39 tackles (29 solo), five tackles for a loss, a team-high four interceptions, nine passes defensed, a sack and a forced fumble as a senior in 2012.

Packers sign WR Alex Gillett

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers signed wide receiver Alex Gillett on Wednesday, May 22nd.Gillett, a 6-foot-1, 214-pound rookie out of Eastern Michigan, played in 45 games with 33 starts during his career, with 30 of the starts coming at quarterback and three at wide receiver.

"An evening with Aaron Rodgers" benefits MACC Fund

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- "An evening with Aaron Rodgers." Many people hear those five words and automatically take out their wallets.

Packers Rookies Dream Big

Milwaukee (WITI) -- The newest members of the Green Bay Packers got a taste of the green and gold way at rookie orientation and mini-camp.

Packers Family Night at Lambeau Field set for Saturday, August 3rd

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers announced on Monday, May 13th that ‘Packers Family Night will take place Saturday evening, Aug. 3.This will be the 13th annual ‘Family Night.’ It will feature an intra-squad scrimmage between the Packers’ offense and defense.

Beyond the Game: Green Bay Packers rookie running backs

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Aaron Rodgers is undoubtedly the leader of the Pack, and nobody on the roster has been in Green Bay longer than he has.

Packers sign nine draft picks and nine free agents

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers announced Friday that they have signed nine draft picks and nine rookie free agents.

Madison church supports LeRoy Butler, invites him to speak

MADISON (WITI) -- A Madison church is trying to make a statement by supporting former Green Bay Packers player LeRoy Butler.A Wisconsin church recently cancelled its plans to have Green Bay Packers Hall of Famer LeRoy Butler speak to its members -- apparently over Butler's support of the NBA's Jason Collins for coming out as being gay.Collins played with the NBA’s Boston Celtics and Washington Wizards this season.

Packers Annual Meeting of Shareholders set for July 24th

GREEN BAY (WITI) --The Green Bay Packers 2013 Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held Wednesday, July 24th, at 11 a.m., at Lambeau Field.

Former Packers cornerback Al Harris will retire with the Pack

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Former cornerback Al Harris, who played seven seasons (2003-09) in Green Bay, has informed the club of his decision to retire with the Packers.

Reflections on the Green Bay Packers 2013 Draft Class

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers selected the following players during the 2013 Draft:1.

Green Bay Packers select RB Eddie Lacy in second round of draft

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers have selected Alabama running back Eddie Lacy with the 61st overall pick in the 2013 draft.Detailed information on his college career stats are as follows:2012 (JUNIOR): Assumed the role of the Tide's feature running back en route to earning first team All-SEC honors ...

Packers QB Aaron Rodgers signs 5-year, $110M contract extension

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers have signed QB Aaron Rodgers to a contract extension on Friday, April 26th.NFL.com is reporting Rodgers' "deal is for $110 million over five years, with $62 million in the first three years and a whopping $40 million this season."Rodgers, who was drafted by the Packers in the first round (No. 24 overall) in 2005, ranks No. 1 in NFL history (min. 1,500 attempts) with a career passer rating of 104.9.