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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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.