"Take it all the way!" Businesses reap the benefits from Packers playoff run
GREEN BAY -- One Green Bay company is banking on the Packers going all the way.
GREEN BAY -- One Green Bay company is banking on the Packers going all the way.
Salvation Army strikes gold! Greater Green Bay Red Kettles uncover 40 gold coins valued over $45K
BROWN COUNTY -- The Salvation Army in Greater Green Bay has a little more pep in their step after uncovering 40 gold coins in five red kettles.While sifting through the kettles Thursday night, volunteers found 33 coins.
BROWN COUNTY -- The Salvation Army in Greater Green Bay has a little more pep in their step after uncovering 40 gold coins in five red kettles.While sifting through the kettles Thursday night, volunteers found 33 coins.
Nigel Hayes scores 24 as Wisconsin blows out Green Bay
MADISON — Nigel Hayes scored 24 points and No. 14 Wisconsin beat Green Bay 73-59 on Wednesday night, December 14th.Zak Showalter added 16 points, including a career-high four 3-pointers, and Ethan Happ had 14 points and 10 rebounds for the Badgers (10-2).The Badgers were a little lethargic to start and trailed Green Bay 12-11 almost 9 minutes into the game.
MADISON — Nigel Hayes scored 24 points and No. 14 Wisconsin beat Green Bay 73-59 on Wednesday night, December 14th.Zak Showalter added 16 points, including a career-high four 3-pointers, and Ethan Happ had 14 points and 10 rebounds for the Badgers (10-2).The Badgers were a little lethargic to start and trailed Green Bay 12-11 almost 9 minutes into the game.
Green Bay elementary school students evacuated due to mercury scare
GREEN BAY — Students have left a Green Bay elementary school for the day after a mercury scare.The students at Lincoln Elementary were dismissed at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, about an hour after the normal time, after being checked for mercury.School officials say a group of fifth-graders had been playing with what was believed to be a vial of the highly toxic substance.Principal Angela Hager says a student brought the vial from home.
GREEN BAY — Students have left a Green Bay elementary school for the day after a mercury scare.The students at Lincoln Elementary were dismissed at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, about an hour after the normal time, after being checked for mercury.School officials say a group of fifth-graders had been playing with what was believed to be a vial of the highly toxic substance.Principal Angela Hager says a student brought the vial from home.
Campaign finance violation: Green Bay mayor sentenced to fine, community service
GREEN BAY -- The mayor of Green Bay has been sentenced to do community service and pay a fine for violating the state's campaign finance law.
GREEN BAY -- The mayor of Green Bay has been sentenced to do community service and pay a fine for violating the state's campaign finance law.
6 reports in Green Bay indicate "movie prop money" passed off by customers
GREEN BAY -- Authorities are once again investigating movie prop money being used by customers.Six new reports in Green Bay indicate the prop money was used at restaurants, gas stations and taverns.The money has the phrase "for motion picture use only" stamped on both sides.This isn't the first time these kinds of bills have been used in the Green Bay area, and similar fakes have turned up in Kenosha and Madison.
GREEN BAY -- Authorities are once again investigating movie prop money being used by customers.Six new reports in Green Bay indicate the prop money was used at restaurants, gas stations and taverns.The money has the phrase "for motion picture use only" stamped on both sides.This isn't the first time these kinds of bills have been used in the Green Bay area, and similar fakes have turned up in Kenosha and Madison.
Trump supporters not shy about backing the GOP nominee: "I'm going to stand here and support this man"
GREEN BAY -- Hundreds gathered at the KI Convention Center in Green Bay for one last chance before the election to see Donald Trump speak in person.
GREEN BAY -- Hundreds gathered at the KI Convention Center in Green Bay for one last chance before the election to see Donald Trump speak in person.
Chelsea Clinton campaigns for Hillary Clinton in Green Bay on Friday
GREEN BAY -- Chelsea Clinton visited Green Bay's Meyer Theatre on Friday, September 30th, to rally supporters for her mom, Hillary Clinton.Chelsea Clinton encouraged folks to register to vote and answered questions about her mother's plans to raise the minimum wage, pass gun safety legislation and eliminate the national debt.
GREEN BAY -- Chelsea Clinton visited Green Bay's Meyer Theatre on Friday, September 30th, to rally supporters for her mom, Hillary Clinton.Chelsea Clinton encouraged folks to register to vote and answered questions about her mother's plans to raise the minimum wage, pass gun safety legislation and eliminate the national debt.
"We're very excited:" Green Bay bracing for invasion of Wisconsin Badgers, LSU Tigers Saturday
GREEN BAY — Green Bay is bracing itself for an invasion of Wisconsin Badgers and LSU Tigers.
GREEN BAY — Green Bay is bracing itself for an invasion of Wisconsin Badgers and LSU Tigers.
Actor says creepy clown seen in Green Bay is marketing ploy for horror film
GREEN BAY — An actor says photos of someone dressed up as a scary clown holding black balloons in Green Bay is part of a marketing ploy for a short horror film.Someone has started a Facebook page for "Gags — The Green Bay Clown" that shows several photos of the clown it says were taken Tuesday morning, August 2nd.
GREEN BAY — An actor says photos of someone dressed up as a scary clown holding black balloons in Green Bay is part of a marketing ploy for a short horror film.Someone has started a Facebook page for "Gags — The Green Bay Clown" that shows several photos of the clown it says were taken Tuesday morning, August 2nd.
Wisconsin is a battleground state: Donald Trump, Mike Pence, Tim Kaine will be here Friday
MILWAUKEE/GREEN BAY -- Both presidential campaigns consider Wisconsin a battleground state leading up to the election in November.
MILWAUKEE/GREEN BAY -- Both presidential campaigns consider Wisconsin a battleground state leading up to the election in November.
Public input session set to discuss development for Titletown District near Lambeau
GREEN BAY -- Now that construction work has begun on the Titletown District just west of Lambeau Field, public discussion is beginning about what to do with the land east of the stadium.Green Bay city officials will hold a session later in July to figure out what types of development should be promoted -- and how to brand what is known right now as the "Stadium Entertainment District."The district is vast plain of former industrial sites that's now home to a variety of restaurants, sports bars and hotels, including an indoor water park resort, the Tundra Lodge.The public input session is scheduled for July 27th.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
GREEN BAY -- Now that construction work has begun on the Titletown District just west of Lambeau Field, public discussion is beginning about what to do with the land east of the stadium.Green Bay city officials will hold a session later in July to figure out what types of development should be promoted -- and how to brand what is known right now as the "Stadium Entertainment District."The district is vast plain of former industrial sites that's now home to a variety of restaurants, sports bars and hotels, including an indoor water park resort, the Tundra Lodge.The public input session is scheduled for July 27th.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
Police in Green Bay oppose plan to operate pedal pubs in the city
GREEN BAY — Police in Green Bay oppose a plan by a business owner to operate pedal pubs in the city.The rolling minibars are already in operation in Madison, Milwaukee and some other Wisconsin cities.State law allows pedal passengers to consume a maximum 36 ounces of beer on the 12-person, four-wheeled vehicles.
GREEN BAY — Police in Green Bay oppose a plan by a business owner to operate pedal pubs in the city.The rolling minibars are already in operation in Madison, Milwaukee and some other Wisconsin cities.State law allows pedal passengers to consume a maximum 36 ounces of beer on the 12-person, four-wheeled vehicles.
Donald Trump agrees to town hall in Green Bay, Wednesday March 30
GREEN BAY — MSNBC has announced that it will host a town hall with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Wednesday in Green Bay.MSNBC says Trump will take questions from Chris Matthews and voters during the event, which will be broadcast live.The Green Bay Press Gazette Media reports Trump is also scheduled to appear at a Janseville rally on Tuesday afternoon and at a CNN town hall in Milwaukee that evening.Trump will be the second Republican presidential candidate to visit the Green Bay area before the April 5 Wisconsin primary.Sen.
GREEN BAY — MSNBC has announced that it will host a town hall with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Wednesday in Green Bay.MSNBC says Trump will take questions from Chris Matthews and voters during the event, which will be broadcast live.The Green Bay Press Gazette Media reports Trump is also scheduled to appear at a Janseville rally on Tuesday afternoon and at a CNN town hall in Milwaukee that evening.Trump will be the second Republican presidential candidate to visit the Green Bay area before the April 5 Wisconsin primary.Sen.
Video captures crash and shows dangers of tailgating (and brake-checking)
LITTLE CHUTE - Police are investigating a crash that was captured via a vehicle's dashboard camera and posted to YouTube.The video shows an SUV closely following a car on I-41 near Green Bay on Thursday morning, March 10th, according to WBAY.Just seconds later, the driver of the car suddenly hits the brakes, causing the SUV to lose control and crash into the median.Police say the driver who crashed into the median was cited, and the driver who tapped the brakes hasn't been identified.Police did not say if that driver will face charges.
LITTLE CHUTE - Police are investigating a crash that was captured via a vehicle's dashboard camera and posted to YouTube.The video shows an SUV closely following a car on I-41 near Green Bay on Thursday morning, March 10th, according to WBAY.Just seconds later, the driver of the car suddenly hits the brakes, causing the SUV to lose control and crash into the median.Police say the driver who crashed into the median was cited, and the driver who tapped the brakes hasn't been identified.Police did not say if that driver will face charges.
Green Bay headed to NCAA Tournament for first time since 1996 after win over Wright State
DETROIT — Jordan Fouse scored 16 points, and Green Bay wrapped up a spot in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1996 by beating Wright State 78-69 on Tuesday night, March 8th in the Horizon League title game.Charles Cooper added 15 points for the Phoenix, who jumped out to a double-digit lead and never let the Raiders control the pace.
DETROIT — Jordan Fouse scored 16 points, and Green Bay wrapped up a spot in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1996 by beating Wright State 78-69 on Tuesday night, March 8th in the Horizon League title game.Charles Cooper added 15 points for the Phoenix, who jumped out to a double-digit lead and never let the Raiders control the pace.
Green Bay beats Milwaukee Panthers 70-61 in Horizon tournament
DETROIT — Carrington Love scored 16 points including four in a 12-0 run that lifted fourth-seeded Green Bay to a 70-61 victory over No. 5 seed Milwaukee in the second round of the Horizon League tournament on Sunday, March 6th.The Phoenix (21-12) will take on top-seeded Valparaiso on Monday in the semifinals.Trailing by six after Milwaukee's Jordan Johnson scored five consecutive points, the Phoenix used 3-pointers to start and end the run that put Green Bay ahead 58-52 with four minutes to go.Matt Tiby hit a 3-pointer to get the Panthers (20-13) within three with 2:10 left but Green Bay the scored the next six points on free throws to lead by nine with 49 seconds remaining.Green Bay led 31-25 at halftime before giving up the lead with 11 minutes left.Jordan Fouse scored 15 points with eight rebounds for the Phoenix.
DETROIT — Carrington Love scored 16 points including four in a 12-0 run that lifted fourth-seeded Green Bay to a 70-61 victory over No. 5 seed Milwaukee in the second round of the Horizon League tournament on Sunday, March 6th.The Phoenix (21-12) will take on top-seeded Valparaiso on Monday in the semifinals.Trailing by six after Milwaukee's Jordan Johnson scored five consecutive points, the Phoenix used 3-pointers to start and end the run that put Green Bay ahead 58-52 with four minutes to go.Matt Tiby hit a 3-pointer to get the Panthers (20-13) within three with 2:10 left but Green Bay the scored the next six points on free throws to lead by nine with 49 seconds remaining.Green Bay led 31-25 at halftime before giving up the lead with 11 minutes left.Jordan Fouse scored 15 points with eight rebounds for the Phoenix.
More than 30 displaced by fire at Green Bay apartment building, young children had to be rescued
GREEN BAY — More than 30 people were displaced after a fire early Sunday morning, January 3rd at an apartment building in Green Bay.It happened at Valley Green Apartments on Shawano Avenue.Terry Cantu works as a caregiver for people at the apartments.
GREEN BAY — More than 30 people were displaced after a fire early Sunday morning, January 3rd at an apartment building in Green Bay.It happened at Valley Green Apartments on Shawano Avenue.Terry Cantu works as a caregiver for people at the apartments.
"Legend of the Lucky Llama:" Green Bay mayor lets llama loose on New Year's Eve
GREEN BAY — QUITE the sight in Green Bay on New Year's eve -- as Green Bay's mayor had a llama wear a sash and march across a bridge.The Green Bay Press Gazette reports (http://gbpg.net/1ONl7f7) that Mayor Jim Schmitt recently explained his newly concocted myth — the "Legend of the Lucky Llama."He says all who would see the creature walk across the Ray Nitschke Memorial Bridge on December 31st would receive blessings and good fortune.The llama crossed the bridge before a fireworks show over the Fox River.Schmitt hopes his llama legend catches on and becomes a tradition.The city promoted the plan as #luckyllama on Twitter.
GREEN BAY — QUITE the sight in Green Bay on New Year's eve -- as Green Bay's mayor had a llama wear a sash and march across a bridge.The Green Bay Press Gazette reports (http://gbpg.net/1ONl7f7) that Mayor Jim Schmitt recently explained his newly concocted myth — the "Legend of the Lucky Llama."He says all who would see the creature walk across the Ray Nitschke Memorial Bridge on December 31st would receive blessings and good fortune.The llama crossed the bridge before a fireworks show over the Fox River.Schmitt hopes his llama legend catches on and becomes a tradition.The city promoted the plan as #luckyllama on Twitter.
DOT issues travel advisory ahead of Sunday's Packers vs. Rams matchup at Lambeau
GREEN BAY -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Northeast Region Office is reminding motorists heading to Lambeau Field on Sunday, October 11th for the Green Bay Packers/St.
GREEN BAY -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Northeast Region Office is reminding motorists heading to Lambeau Field on Sunday, October 11th for the Green Bay Packers/St.