Lawmaker proposes plan for excess Lambeau Field tax revenue
GREEN BAY — A plan to return excess revenue from a 15-year sales tax to renovate and maintain Lambeau Field could be a windfall for Brown County's cities, villages and towns.An estimated $17.6 million could be left over after the county's half-percent stadium sales tax ends on Sept. 30.
GREEN BAY — A plan to return excess revenue from a 15-year sales tax to renovate and maintain Lambeau Field could be a windfall for Brown County's cities, villages and towns.An estimated $17.6 million could be left over after the county's half-percent stadium sales tax ends on Sept. 30.
Job fair this week: Positions available at 1919 Kitchen & Tap, Lambeau Field
GREEN BAY -- Delaware North Sportservice is set to hold job fairs this week to recruit for positions at 1919 Kitchen & Tap and gameday positions throughout Lambeau Field.
GREEN BAY -- Delaware North Sportservice is set to hold job fairs this week to recruit for positions at 1919 Kitchen & Tap and gameday positions throughout Lambeau Field.
"You just gotta play your best football:" Green Bay Packers lace up for first day of training camp
GREEN BAY -- It was a very good year, but for the Green Bay Packers it wasn't good enough.
GREEN BAY -- It was a very good year, but for the Green Bay Packers it wasn't good enough.
"History is sprinkled within the space:" 1919 Kitchen & Tap opens for business inside Lambeau Field
GREEN BAY -- A new dining experience at Lambeau and it's being touted as a restaurant like no other in Green Bay.1919 Kitchen & Tap officially opens with a snip of the ribbon in Lambeau Field's atrium -- and with that, the restaurant is officially open."I think it's a real credit to the Packers that they've tried to make everything special," said John Butitta, restaurant patron.That's basically what Green Bay Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy said."I think when you see the restaurant you'll see that we created something that's very unique.
GREEN BAY -- A new dining experience at Lambeau and it's being touted as a restaurant like no other in Green Bay.1919 Kitchen & Tap officially opens with a snip of the ribbon in Lambeau Field's atrium -- and with that, the restaurant is officially open."I think it's a real credit to the Packers that they've tried to make everything special," said John Butitta, restaurant patron.That's basically what Green Bay Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy said."I think when you see the restaurant you'll see that we created something that's very unique.
22-year-old man in custody after woman stabbed after Fourth of July fireworks show in Green Bay
GREEN BAY — Police say a 22-year-old man is being held in custody after a woman was stabbed multiple times following a Fourth of July fireworks display in downtown Green Bay.Green Bay police say the 20-year-old woman was taken to a local hospital Saturday night, July 4th, and was treated for injuries that were not life-threatening.
GREEN BAY — Police say a 22-year-old man is being held in custody after a woman was stabbed multiple times following a Fourth of July fireworks display in downtown Green Bay.Green Bay police say the 20-year-old woman was taken to a local hospital Saturday night, July 4th, and was treated for injuries that were not life-threatening.
250-300 people kicked out of Kenny Chesney concert at Lambeau Field
GREEN BAY — Police say as many as 300 people were kicked out of country music stars Kenny Chesney and Jason Aldean's concert at Lambeau Field in Wisconsin.Between 250 and 300 people were tossed from Saturday's concert, compared to the average of 25 ejections during Green Bay Packers' games last season.Green Bay Capt.
GREEN BAY — Police say as many as 300 people were kicked out of country music stars Kenny Chesney and Jason Aldean's concert at Lambeau Field in Wisconsin.Between 250 and 300 people were tossed from Saturday's concert, compared to the average of 25 ejections during Green Bay Packers' games last season.Green Bay Capt.
Lambeau Field ready for Saturday's Kenny Chesney, Jason Aldean concert; tickets still available
GREEN BAY -- Music fans attending Saturday’s Kenny Chesney and Jason Aldean concert at Lambeau Field are being reminded of parking and safety tips, as well as the stadium’s carry-in policy and other important information to keep in mind for the event.
GREEN BAY -- Music fans attending Saturday’s Kenny Chesney and Jason Aldean concert at Lambeau Field are being reminded of parking and safety tips, as well as the stadium’s carry-in policy and other important information to keep in mind for the event.
More than two inches of rain has led to street flooding in Appleton, Green Bay
APPLETON — Heavy rains have caused street flooding in Appleton.City Engineer Ross Buetow tells Post-Crescent Media (http://post.cr/1BiMfSM ) that drivers should stay off the roads until conditions improve.Appleton's Department of Public Works and local law enforcement agencies have been overwhelmed with callers reporting flooded streets.Flooded roads are reported in the City of Appleton, Grand Chute and other cities in Outagamie County.
APPLETON — Heavy rains have caused street flooding in Appleton.City Engineer Ross Buetow tells Post-Crescent Media (http://post.cr/1BiMfSM ) that drivers should stay off the roads until conditions improve.Appleton's Department of Public Works and local law enforcement agencies have been overwhelmed with callers reporting flooded streets.Flooded roads are reported in the City of Appleton, Grand Chute and other cities in Outagamie County.
Police: Victim of apparent homicide in Green Bay is 39-year-old mother of three
GREEN BAY — Police in Green Bay have identified the victim of an apparent homicide as a 39-year-old mother of three.Authorities say the body of Krystal Torres-Smith was found Monday in an SUV near the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.
GREEN BAY — Police in Green Bay have identified the victim of an apparent homicide as a 39-year-old mother of three.Authorities say the body of Krystal Torres-Smith was found Monday in an SUV near the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.
Fire displaces about 70 tenants in Green Bay
GREEN BAY, (AP) — Fire at an apartment complex in Green Bay has displaced about 70 people.Authorities say all residents of the Sand and Sun apartments evacuated safely when fire broke out about 2:30 a.m. Tuesday.
GREEN BAY, (AP) — Fire at an apartment complex in Green Bay has displaced about 70 people.Authorities say all residents of the Sand and Sun apartments evacuated safely when fire broke out about 2:30 a.m. Tuesday.
It's official! Potts Avenue in Green Bay renamed "Mike McCarthy Way"
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The decision was made last summer, and now, it's official.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The decision was made last summer, and now, it's official.
"Reeling" in some smiles! Special Olympians go fishing in 7,800 trout tank
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Some families "reeled" in smiles Sunday, March 22nd at the annual Special Olympics fishing event in Green Bay.There were plenty of fish in a 7,800 gallon trout tank for Special Olympians to catch.Participants got their photo taken and a few fish to bring home.Organizers say it's the kids that keep them coming back year after year."If you see the smiles that the kids do, I mean, that says it all right there.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Some families "reeled" in smiles Sunday, March 22nd at the annual Special Olympics fishing event in Green Bay.There were plenty of fish in a 7,800 gallon trout tank for Special Olympians to catch.Participants got their photo taken and a few fish to bring home.Organizers say it's the kids that keep them coming back year after year."If you see the smiles that the kids do, I mean, that says it all right there.
Bigger is better? Why the Green Bay Packers like size at receiver
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Whether free agent Randall Cobb winds up returning to the Green Bay Packers or not, don't be surprised if Green Bay looks for some wide receiver talent in the upcoming NFL Draft and a certain kind of wide receiver talent, at that.When Aaron Rodgers surveyed the field during the 2014 season, he had confidence that his receivers could get to where they wanted to go.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Whether free agent Randall Cobb winds up returning to the Green Bay Packers or not, don't be surprised if Green Bay looks for some wide receiver talent in the upcoming NFL Draft and a certain kind of wide receiver talent, at that.When Aaron Rodgers surveyed the field during the 2014 season, he had confidence that his receivers could get to where they wanted to go.
Detectives find posed dolls, children's underwear on display, child porn in Green Bay man's home
GREEN BAY (AP) — Detectives say they found a fantasy world of provocatively posed dolls and displays of children's underwear when they raided a Green Bay home in search of child pornography.Authorities say the detectives also seized computer storage containing around 7,000 images of child porn, with some victims appearing to be as young as three months.Brown County Sheriff John Gossage tells Press-Gazette Media (http://gbpg.net/1Ipqgww ) the suspect "obviously has some kind of psychosis."District Attorney David Lasee says he'll file charges Wednesday, February 11th detailing the "bizarre environment" investigators found in a search of the man's house.
GREEN BAY (AP) — Detectives say they found a fantasy world of provocatively posed dolls and displays of children's underwear when they raided a Green Bay home in search of child pornography.Authorities say the detectives also seized computer storage containing around 7,000 images of child porn, with some victims appearing to be as young as three months.Brown County Sheriff John Gossage tells Press-Gazette Media (http://gbpg.net/1Ipqgww ) the suspect "obviously has some kind of psychosis."District Attorney David Lasee says he'll file charges Wednesday, February 11th detailing the "bizarre environment" investigators found in a search of the man's house.
"I love it in Green Bay:" Aaron Rodgers' girlfriend, Olivia Munn talks to Conan about life in Titletown
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- You probably knew her as Aaron Rodgers girlfriend.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- You probably knew her as Aaron Rodgers girlfriend.
"You can just feel the energy in the crowd:" Packers fans rally ahead of NFC Championship game
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Thursday night, January 15th in Green Bay, hundreds of Packers fans packed into the Tundra Tailgate Zone at Lambeau Field for one last pep rally before the big game vs.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Thursday night, January 15th in Green Bay, hundreds of Packers fans packed into the Tundra Tailgate Zone at Lambeau Field for one last pep rally before the big game vs.
Man creates disturbance at polling place in Green Bay
GREEN BAY(AP) — Police refrained from arresting a man who caused a disturbance at a polling place in Green Bay.Brown County Clerk Sandy Juno says the man was serving as a poll worker at Grace Lutheran Church in Green Bay Tuesday when he began "creating a ruckus" and was telling people how to run the polls.Police tried to convince the man to go to a local crisis center for a mental health evaluation, but did not take him into custody.Press-Gazette Media says local election officials contacted the state Department of Justice which determined the integrity of the election at that polling place was not affected.Officials say the man also created a disturbance at the city clerk's office and became upset when he was turned away after trying to vote at the Ashwaubenon village hall.
GREEN BAY(AP) — Police refrained from arresting a man who caused a disturbance at a polling place in Green Bay.Brown County Clerk Sandy Juno says the man was serving as a poll worker at Grace Lutheran Church in Green Bay Tuesday when he began "creating a ruckus" and was telling people how to run the polls.Police tried to convince the man to go to a local crisis center for a mental health evaluation, but did not take him into custody.Press-Gazette Media says local election officials contacted the state Department of Justice which determined the integrity of the election at that polling place was not affected.Officials say the man also created a disturbance at the city clerk's office and became upset when he was turned away after trying to vote at the Ashwaubenon village hall.
Annual Spooktacular Fun returning to Lambeau Field
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers will again host the popular Halloween-themed Spooktacular Fun on Saturday, October 11th.Spooktacular Fun is free to the public in the Lambeau Field Atrium which can be accessed through the Miller Lite Gate, Oneida Nation Gate, or American Family Insurance Gate on the north and east side of the atrium.The event will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Spooktacular Fun will feature interactive entertainment including music, magic, and variety acts.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers will again host the popular Halloween-themed Spooktacular Fun on Saturday, October 11th.Spooktacular Fun is free to the public in the Lambeau Field Atrium which can be accessed through the Miller Lite Gate, Oneida Nation Gate, or American Family Insurance Gate on the north and east side of the atrium.The event will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Spooktacular Fun will feature interactive entertainment including music, magic, and variety acts.
Eek! Huge spiders are creeping up in Wisconsin
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is receiving more sighting reports of the large fishing spider.Linda Williams of the DNR tells Press-Gazette Media that while two or three fishing spider sightings annually are typical in the region, she has received 10 reports this year and has personally seen four spiders herself.They are found around rivers, streams or lakes, but frequently drift elsewhere to find food or lay eggs.The spider can reach three inches in size but isn't harmful to humans.
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is receiving more sighting reports of the large fishing spider.Linda Williams of the DNR tells Press-Gazette Media that while two or three fishing spider sightings annually are typical in the region, she has received 10 reports this year and has personally seen four spiders herself.They are found around rivers, streams or lakes, but frequently drift elsewhere to find food or lay eggs.The spider can reach three inches in size but isn't harmful to humans.
Bucks making another appearance at Resch Center in Green Bay
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks announced on Tuesday, August 19th that tickets for the team’s preseason game vs.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks announced on Tuesday, August 19th that tickets for the team’s preseason game vs.