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Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Food trucks, vendors take advantage of NFL Draft excitement in Green Bay
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Local food trucks and vendors are already tapping into the draft week excitement through Green Bay's Draft Food Truck Rally. Multiple businesses are set up along South Broadway, serving a mix of soul food, tacos, homemade crafts, and hats. Most owners expect to remain at that location through Saturday. Draft City Music Fest will kick off NFL Draft week celebrations in Green Bay 'We produced the event so that people of color and diverse entrepreneurs can have a space where they can have a slightly cheaper rate to get into, so it can be more feasible to obtain,' said Kimyatta Ratliff, president and CEO of the Colorbold Business Association. Some of the vendors will continue serving into the evening, with many open until 9 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Sport
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Austin Straubel Airport prepares for surge of visitors during NFL Draft
ASHWAUBENON, Wis. (WFRV) – Austin Straubel International Airport is set to see thousands of passengers come through the week of the 2025 NFL Draft. Local 5's Blake Borths caught up with Austin Straubel International Airport Director Marty Piette, who said for many fans, the airport will be the first of many stops along the way during the week of the NFL Draft, and he wants to make a great first impression. Leicht Park set to begins setup for Draft City Music Fest 'We want to be the first thing they see and the last thing they see,' said Piette. 'We want to put forward a great first impression, but also a first-class experience. We may be a small regional airport, but we still offer the same amenities as the larger airports in the country.' GRB is expecting over 40,000 passengers during draft week, more than double what Green Bay would see during a Packers home game. 'We've shipped the Packers out to São Paulo, Brazil, off to the United Kingdom, so we're really no strangers to large events, so we are really excited,' added Piette. 'It's something different than what we have done before.' With high-volume travel days beginning on Wednesday, passengers might want to take the extra time to be prepared for longer lines. Evers visits Valders, addresses NFL Draft security funding concerns 'When you are standing in line, I kind of think to myself, am I prepared?' said Jessica Mayle, Regional Spokesperson for the TSA. 'All those tiny items that I think people were used to putting in the bowls — loose coins, keys, your AirPods — those are the things that will most likely get left behind. Passengers are kinda in a rush. So pack all of those little things into your carry-on.' With the spotlight shining on Green Bay, airport officials say they're ready to help kick off an unforgettable draft week experience. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
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Shipyard District bars unveil a full slate of free live music for NFL draft week in Green Bay
GREEN BAY - NFL draft visitors looking for live music beyond the busy sports bars around Lambeau Field will find plenty of options in the Shipyard District. Here are the bars along South Broadway and State Street near downtown hosting free live music (and a couple of DJs) the week of the draft. Jeremiah Jams Band, 4 p.m. Alley Cat & The Purrrfection, 6 p.m. The Chocolateers, 8 p.m. Luma Knotty, 10 p.m. Logan Zills, 7 p.m. Little Cisco, 4 p.m. The Gentlemen Grifters, 6 p.m. Troy Heinz & The 57's, 7 p.m. Country Holla, 8 p.m. Rodeo Borealis, 10 p.m. Andrew Robbins, 7 p.m. Keith Daniel's Psycho Swamp Stomp Band, 4 p.m. The French Irish Coalition, 6 p.m. Radio for Pets, 8 p.m. TUK, 10 p.m. Arthur Smeall, 6 p.m. DJ Gunnzz, 9 p.m. to midnight DJ Crazy Ray, 4 p.m. Dani Maus, 7 to 10 p.m. Sit Kitty Sit, 4 p.m. Daylight Riot, 6 p.m. Sweetalk, 8 p.m. Crown & Scepter, 9 p.m. Broken Arrow, 10 p.m. Gerry Sloan, 6 p.m. DJ Soulechter, 9 p.m. to midnight Beachfront Avenue, 1 to 4 p.m. The Dirty Martinis, 5 to 8 p.m. Lacy Klatt, 5 to 8 p.m. Sobieski Outlaws, 1 to 4 p.m. Petty Cash, 5 to 8 p.m. More: Looking for an NFL draft party near Lambeau Field? Here's what bars have planned and which bands are playing where More: Draft City Music Fest goes for 'cool and unique' with band lineup that includes Less Than Jake, De La Soul, Luke Combs UK The Coves, 4 p.m. Elmer Glueskin, 5 p.m. Spencer Smet, 6 p.m. Trash Pandas, 8 p.m. The Bastard Association, 10 p.m. Andrew Robbins, 6 p.m. Open Tab, 7 to 10 p.m. Typsy Gypsy, noon to 3 p.m. Broken Arrow, 4 to 7 p.m. Alegacyone, 2 to 6 p.m. Luma Knotty, 7 p.m. Dakota Pongratz, noon to 3 p.m. Beachfront Avenue, 4 to 7 p.m. Banda Los Locales, 6 p.m. Jimi Anderson, 7 to 10 p.m. Cherry Pie, 7 to 10 p.m. Jesse Fuller, 7 to 10 p.m. Petty Cash, 8 p.m. to midnight Sax Addict, 3 to 6 p.m. Luma Knotty, 7 p.m. Rapid Transit, 8 p.m. to midnight Laughs On Broadway (comedy), 8 p.m. Kendra Meinert is an entertainment and feature writer at the Green Bay Press-Gazette. Contact her at 920-431-8347 or kmeinert@ Follow her on X @KendraMeinert. This article originally appeared on Green Bay Press-Gazette: Shipyard District bars announce NFL draft week live music plans
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Politics
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Four finalists named for UW-Oshkosh chancellor position
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) – Four finalists have been named for the position of chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Announced by Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman, a special regents committee selected the finalists from a list of candidates. City of Oshkosh announces temporary change to drinking water The finalists, listed in alphabetical order, are: Robert Brinkmann – Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Northern Illinois University (DeKalb, IL) Amy Hietapelto – Dean, Labovitz School of Business and Economics, University of Minnesota-Duluth (Duluth, MN) Manohar Singh – Interim President, Western Connecticut State University (Danbury, CT) Joe Whitehead – Senior Advisor to the President for Regional Science Initiatives, Bowling Green State University (Bowling Green, OH) Next week, the candidates will participate in separate campus forums, offering opportunities for students, faculty, staff, and community members to interact directly with them. The finalists will also take part in a public conversation. Draft City Music Fest reveals schedule for Wednesday & Saturday at Leicht Park, De La Soul & Less Than Jake to headline After reviewing campus feedback, officials will recommend a single candidate to the Board of Regents, which must approve the appointment. The selected individual will become UW-Oshkosh's 12th leader. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Over 100 employees to be laid off as college in northern Wisconsin closes in May, citing lack of attendance and high costs
ASHLAND, Wis. (WFRV) – A small liberal arts school in northern Wisconsin announced that it will officially close, likely for good, after the end of the school year, citing attendance drops and high costs. According to the Department of Workforce Development, Northland College's closure is expected to be permanent as of May 31. With a few exceptions, all employees will be impacted. Draft City Music Fest reveals schedule for Wednesday & Saturday at Leicht Park, De La Soul & Less Than Jake to headline 112 employees will be laid off as a result of the closure. Northland College, founded in 1892, originally announced the news in February, citing financial jeopardy that has been problematic since March 2024. 'Despite collaborative efforts, we no longer have the resources needed to navigate economic and demographic storms endangering small, liberal arts institutions today,' Board of Trustees Chair Ted Bristol said via a release. Bristol also cited declining enrollment in the February release. Four finalists named for UW-Oshkosh chancellor position 'With declining enrollment and soaring costs, it takes more to operate the College than we raise in tuition,' Bristol said via the release. 'Even after enacting aggressive measures to cut costs and raise revenues, Northland College has no sustainable path forward.' Bumping rights will not be available for any impacted employees. Interim President Barb Lundberg said that the official closure will be May 31. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
