Crash on I-41 leads to backups as fans head to Lambeau Field for Packers Family Night

BROWN COUNTY -- Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation say ALL lanes of I-41 NB at County F (Scheuring Road) are closed Sunday afternoon, July 31st as of 3:00 p.m. due to a crash.I-41 is backing up as a result of the crash, and as a result of those headed to Lambeau Field for Green Bay Packers Family Night.

Green Bay Packers sign WR Harvey Binford

GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers announced Thursday, July 28th that they have signed WR Harvey Binford.

McCarthy on backup QB Brett Hundley: "We want to see him play as much as he possibly can"

GREEN BAY -- Wednesday, July 27th was day two of Green Bay Packers Training Camp -- with practice beginning at 8:15 a.m.As long as Packers QB Aaron Rodgers is under center, there won't be a quarterback controversy in Green Bay -- but backup Brett Hundley is an exciting talent.Rodgers leads the offense, but he's not the only quarterback getting opportunity out on the field during the pre-season.

Green Bay Packers release RB Don Jackson, DE B.J. McBryde

GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have released RB Don Jackson and DE B.J. McBryde.The transactions were announced Monday, July 25th by Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations Ted Thompson.Jackson, a 5-foot-10, 208-pound undrafted rookie out of the University of Nevada, signed with Green Bay on May 6.McBryde, a 6-foot-5, 303-pound first-year player out of the University of Connecticut, had been with the Packers since being signed to the practice squad on Nov. 18, 2015.

Wisconsin Lottery: New Packers scratch tickets give fans a chance to win tickets to a game at Lambeau!

GREEN BAY -- The Wisconsin Lottery has unveiled new Green Bay Packers scratch tickets that give fans a chance to win tickets for one 2017 Packers regular season home game at Lambeau Field!According to Wisconsin Lottery officials, the scratch games are on sale now for the grand prize package that includes 25 tickets for the winner and their friends to celebrate in style in a Legends Suite with food, non-alcoholic beverages, a visit from a former Packers player and transportation to and from the game in a limousine or motor coach.Lottery officials say the Packers tickets are some of the Lottery's fastest and bestselling scratch games.

Green Bay Packers Training Camp offers plenty for fans, especially the kids

GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers announced on Monday, July 25th the activities available for fans to enjoy next to Ray Nitschke Field and in the Tundra Tailgate Zone during 2016 Packers Training Camp, presented by Bellin Health.Everything kicks off on Tuesday, July 26th and include a host activities for fans to participate in while they watch practice.The American Family Insurance DreamZone, an interactive area in the Tundra Tailgate Zone, will feature activities during the first week of training camp (July 26-Aug. 1), including skills challenges for kids and adults, face painting, photo card booth, a Lambeau Leap area, and a toddler station.

Green Bay Packers apply to host NFL draft in '19, '20 or '21

GREEN BAY — The Green Bay Packers would like to host the NFL Draft.Team President Mark Murphy says the Packers have applied to host the draft in 2019, 2020 or 2021.

76,000 tickets distributed: Packers say "Family Night" has been sold out

GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers officials say all available tickets for “Packers Family Night, Presented by Bellin Health” have been sold.Nearly 76,000 tickets for the July 31st event have been distributed.This year’s sellout marks the 10th time in its 16 years the event has sold all available tickets, according to the Packers.Family Night this year will again feature a full practice in order for the team to accomplish its preparation goals for the regular season.

Packers shareholders set to hold annual meeting at Lambeau Field Thursday

GREEN BAY -- The Packers are preparing for several thousand Green Bay Packers Shareholders and guests who have requested tickets for the organization’s Annual Meeting, set for Thursday, July 21st, at 11:00 a.m. at Lambeau Field.The event will be held rain or shine, but with Thursday’s forecast calling for heat and potential thunderstorms, attendees should prepare accordingly and dress appropriately for the weather.Shareholders are reminded that the parking lots and ticket windows open at 8 a.m. and gates to the stadium open at 9 a.m. The Atrium is open only to shareholders and ticketed guests until 2 p.m., when the facility opens to the general public.

Green Bay Packers to honor Brett Favre on October 16th during matchup with Cowboys at Lambeau

GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have announced Brett Favre will be honored during a halftime ceremony on October 16th -- after his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on August 6th.According to a statement from the Packers, Favre, whose name will be unveiled on the Lambeau Field stadium façade next to fellow Pro Football Hall of Famers, will be recognized on the field at halftime of the Packers-Cowboys game.At the same contest, the Packers will wear their historic third jersey, a re-creation of the team’s 1937-48 uniform that debuted as the third jersey during the 2015 season.The jersey, navy blue and gold with a gold yoke across the shoulders, pays tribute to a special time in Packers history in which the club won two of their record 13 NFL championships.The NFL’s third jersey program permits teams to have a third jersey that they can wear for up to three games per season (no more than two home games) over a five-year period.According to the Packers, the October 16th game will also feature the annual Coats for Kids collection prior to kickoff.

Worth $1.98 billion: Packers are the 25th most valuable sports franchise in the world

GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers valuation jumped 42 percent since last year -- making the team the 25th most valuable sports franchise in the world.That's according to the latest rankings from Forbes.The Packers are worth an estimated $1.98 billion -- up from a little less than $1.4 billion last year, when the team ranked 29th.Topping the list -- the Dallas Cowboys, valued at $4 billion, followed by Real Madrid and FC Barcelona soccer teams.The New York Yankees and Manchester United round out the top five.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.

Who needs a break? Some Packers players take advantage of rare month off

GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers players have taken part in individual position workouts, a rookie orientation camp, organized team activities, and a mandatory minicamp in what is still called the "off season." There isn't much chance to get out of shape anymore, or even get away from the game -- except for right now.

$409 million: Green Bay Packers report another year of record revenue

GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have reported another year of record revenue.Total revenue rose 8 percent in the past year to nearly $409 million in 2016.

NFL to interview Clay Matthews, Julius Peppers, James Harrison in PEDs probe

NEW YORK — Clay Matthews, Julius Peppers and James Harrison will be interviewed next month by NFL officials in connection to a media report that linked them to the use of performance-enhancing drugs.A letter from NFL executive Adolpho Birch that was obtained by The Associated Press says Green Bay linebackers Matthews and Peppers and Pittsburgh linebacker Harrison will be interviewed when training camps open.

Milwaukee Business Journal: Green Bay Packers net profit jumps to nearly $49M

GREEN BAY -- The Milwaukee Business Journal reports new cash generators at Lambeau Field helped the Green Bay Packers record the team’s 13th consecutive year of revenue increases — up 31.5 percent to $408.7 million — in the team’s latest fiscal year as well as record net income of $48.9 million.The net income figure represented a $19.8 million increase over fiscal 2015.