Man arrested, accused of walking away without paying after cab ride from Lambeau to Richfield

WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Officials with the Washington County Sheriff's Office say a man was arrested on theft charges after allegedly failing to pay for a cab ride Sunday, December 4th from Lambeau Field to Richfield.Sheriff's officials say they responded to the Richfield Truck Stop around 5:30 p.m. after receiving a report from a taxi driver that a customer had left without paying the fare.The taxi driver, a 59-year-old man from Green Bay, advised he transported an individual from Lambeau to Richfield, and after arriving at the Richfield Truck Stop, the customer went inside under the guise of retrieving money from the ATM.Instead, Sheriff's officials say the customer slipped out a back door.The reported taxi fare was $475.60.Sheriff's deputies spent about an hour tracking him for about a half-mile in the snow.The customer, a 24-year-old Slinger man, was found inside a bar in downtown Richfield.

“Toys for Tots” collection at Lambeau Field set for Sunday, December 4th

GREEN BAY -- The Packers’ annual Toys for Tots collection will take place Sunday, December 4th at Lambeau Field prior to the Green Bay Packers-Houston Texans noon game.Fans attending the game will have the opportunity to donate new, unwrapped toys for distribution to needy children in the area through the U.S. Marine Corps.

Looking for work? Gameday and seasonal jobs available at Lambeau Field

GREEN BAY -- Delaware North Sportservice is hosting a mid-season job fair to recruit for commission-based positions such as vendors, and various gameday and seasonal positions at Lambeau Field.The job fair will be held Wednesday, November 16th, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.Delaware North Sportservice is seeking employees to fill a variety seasonal gameday positions inside Lambeau Field.

4-Ever A Legend: Brett Favre to be honored at Packers-Cowboys game

GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers are set to honor former quarterback and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Brett Favre at halftime of Sunday’s Packers-Cowboys game.During the ceremony, Favre’s name will be unveiled on the southeast façade inside Lambeau Field, alongside the names of fellow Packers enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Coming Wednesday: Packers to unveil plans for "permanent tailgating structure" at Lambeau

GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers on Wednesday, October 12th will announce the finalized plans for a "permanent tailgating structure" to be constructed on the east side of Lambeau Field.Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy and representatives from the organization sponsoring the new building will offer remarks and unveil renderings of the facility during a news conference set for Wednesday afternoon at Lambeau.FOX6 News will be updating this story once the announcement is made, and further details are released.

After the bye: Green Bay Packers defeat New York Giants 23-16 at Lambeau

GREEN BAY -- After an early "bye week" during week four of the NFL's regular season -- the Green Bay Packers are back home at Lambeau Field Sunday, October 9th to take on the New York Giants.Kickoff was set for 7:30 p.m.Heading into Sunday's game, the Packers are coming off a win in week three vs.

"It`s an experience:" Some Packers fans make their very first trip to Lambeau for home opener vs. Lions

GREEN BAY -- Sunday, September 25th marked nearly nine months since the Green Bay Packers' last home game -- so it made sense for fans making their first trip to Lambeau Field to do so for the first home game of the regular season.The Packers took on the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field Sunday in Week 3 of NFL regular season play.Whoever penned the phrase "there's a first time for everything" had to have been talking about Lambeau Field."It`s amazing.

"The opportunity we have is to play our best game:" Badgers gear up for LSU at Lambeau Field

MADISON — Wisconsin is going with senior Bart Houston as the starting quarterback for the marquee season opener against No. 5 LSU.Houston won the competition against redshirt freshman Alex Hornibrook.Houston will make his first career start on September 3rd against the Tigers at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.He was a backup to Joel Stave the last few seasons, and appeared in 15 games overall.Houston's most extensive action came last season on Oct. 24 in a 24-13 win at Illinois, when he went 22 of 32 for 232 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions in relief of an injured Stave.Badgers Head Coach Paul Chryst said both Houston and Hornibrook improved through preseason camp, and that Houston "earned the right" to get the start.Chryst said Monday, August 29th he feels confident with this group."I don't really get caught up in underdog /favorite.

No rebate checks for Green Bay property owners

GREEN BAY — Green Bay's mayor cast the tie-breaking vote that killed a plan to give $2 million in excess stadium tax money to property owners.The City Council voted early Wednesday to direct the money to public projects, including streets, parks and sewers.Alderman John Vander Leest proposed a rebate check for property owners.