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Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Yahoo
Green Bay PD marks National Police Week with fallen officers memorial
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – The Green Bay Police Department (GBPD) held a special ceremony to honor Wisconsin law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. The event, part of National Police Week, May 11th through 17th, was held in front of the Law Enforcement Memorial at the Green Bay Police Department. The ceremony began at 1:00 p.m. and featured a presentation of colors by the GBPD Honor Guard. Green Bay agency hosts monthly diaper giveaway and resource fair for local families Several speakers took part in the somber event, including Father Richard Getchel, the department's Chaplain; Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich; Police and Fire Commission President Rod Goldhahn; and GBPD Chief Chris Davis. The ceremony paid tribute to the fallen officers ahead of National Peace Officer's Memorial Day, which takes place on Thursday, May 15, 2025. National Police Week is a time to honor and remember law enforcement officers across the country who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their communities. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Stamp Out Hunger food drive sees major boost in Green Bay
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – The annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive returned on Saturday, with local letter carriers and The Salvation Army joining forces to fight hunger in the community. As mail was being delivered across Green Bay, residents left non-perishable food donations near their mailboxes. Volunteers were stationed along routes and at post offices, collecting, sorting, and preparing the items for distribution to local pantries. Gov. Evers visits Green Bay West to highlight student manufacturing program Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich also pitched in to help with the effort. Little Chute invites everyone to grand opening of new splash pad to kick off summer season Food drive coordinator Jeremy Beck told Local 5 News that donations have nearly doubled at the two Green Bay post offices compared to last year. He said a final total will be released later in the week. The food drive comes at a critical time, as summer often brings a sharp decline in donations while the need remains high. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Japan Times
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Japan Times
NFL's smallest city ready to make big impact as Green Bay hosts the draft
The smallest city in the NFL will host the league's biggest off-season event beginning on Thursday, as tens of thousands are expected to descend upon Wisconsin when Green Bay hosts the draft for the first time. The town of just 105,000 could see a crowd many times that size for the three-day event, where players' and fans' hopes are delivered or dashed, with the tension of the United States' biggest sports league continuing long after the final snap of the season. "Obviously we are the smallest NFL city but I think we've got the greatest heart," said Mayor Eric Genrich, who met with members of the media this week. It is a sentimental honor for the city steeped in football history and their beloved Green Bay Packers, whose late coach Vince Lombardi brought home the first Super Bowl win and after whom the NFL's ultimate prize is now named. Green Bay is unlikely to ever play host to the title game but it will make the most of the 90th NFL draft, where Miami's Heisman finalist Cam Ward is expected to go first overall to the Tennessee Titans. The first night of the draft kicks off on Thursday, set against the backdrop of Lambeau Field, with an NFL Draft Experience event planned for fans inside the home of the Packers. "They love football there. But I think it's going to be bigger than just Green Bay," said NFL Network's draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah. "I think you're going to see people from all around the Midwest pouring in there, I think people are going to be flying in from all over the country." NFL officials declined to comment on how many visitors they expected, though Green Bay's Midwestern neighbor Detroit saw a record crowd of more than 700,000 last year, with fans of all 32 clubs attending. The draft has rotated through multiple cities since the NFL ended New York's five decades as host in 2015, with the 2020 draft going virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "This is our Super Bowl. That's what it is," said Aaron Popkey, the director of public affairs for the Packers. "The idea of the draft was something that they could bring to communities that wouldn't necessarily get the Super Bowl." Prices for hotels and vacation rentals surged through the city's downtown this week and NFL officials said they were ready to show off the unique local culture, from polka to quilting circles. "We want to make sure we're dispelling any notions of what people think Wisconsin is. Sometimes there's tropes around it — we certainly have dealt with this in other cities that we're in," Nicki Ewell, senior director of events for the NFL, told reporters. "We want to make sure we make the state of Wisconsin proud of what we're going to produce over three days." Hosting an outdoor event in an unpredictable climate like Green Bay — where conditions can fluctuate wildly between chilly winter weather and comfortable springtime temperatures — has not been without its challenges. "You have to have plans in place if you have lightning or severe storm or high winds coming through. We have to take the entire draft blueprint and make sure we have really solid plans where to send people, how to communicate," Ralph Ennis, the NFL's security lead for the draft, told reporters. "This time of year in Green Bay, we know it could be 60 (degrees Fahrenheit or 15 degrees Celsius) one day and 30 the next so it's a lot of contingencies we have to have in place."
Reuters
22-04-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
League's smallest city ready to make big impact as Green Bay hosts the draft
NEW YORK, April 22 (Reuters) - The smallest city in the NFL will host the league's biggest off-season event beginning on Thursday, as tens of thousands are expected to descend upon Wisconsin when Green Bay hosts the draft for the first time. The town of just 105,000 could see a crowd many times that size for the three-day event where players' and fans' hopes are delivered or dashed, and the tension of the United States' biggest sport continues long after the final snap of the season. "Obviously we are the smallest NFL city but I think we've got the greatest heart," said Mayor Eric Genrich, who met with members of the media this week. It is a sentimental honor for the city steeped in football history and their beloved Green Bay Packers, whose late coach Vince Lombardi brought home the first Super Bowl win and after whom the NFL's ultimate prize is now named. Green Bay is unlikely ever to play host to the title game but it will make the most of the 90th NFL Draft, where Miami's Heisman finalist Cam Ward is expected to go first overall to the Tennessee Titans. The first night of the draft kicks off on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET (+1day 0000 GMT) set against the backdrop of Lambeau Field, with an NFL Draft Experience set for fans inside the home of the Green Bay Packers. "They love football there. But I think it's going to be bigger than just Green Bay," said NFL Network's draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah. "I think you're going to see people from all around the Midwest pouring in there, I think people are going to be flying in from all over the country." NFL officials declined to comment on how many visitors they expected, though Green Bay's Midwestern neighbor Detroit saw a record attendance of more than 700,000 last year, with fans of all 32 clubs representing. The draft has rotated through multiple cities since the NFL ended New York's five-decade-long reign as host in 2015, with the 2020 draft going virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "This is our Super Bowl. That's what it is," said Aaron Popkey, the director of public affairs for the Packers. "The idea of the draft was something that they could bring to communities that wouldn't necessarily get the Super Bowl." 'PLANS IN PLACE' Prices for hotels and vacation rentals surged through the city's downtown this week and NFL officials said they were ready to show off the unique local culture, from Polka to quilting circles. "We want to make sure we're dispelling any notions of what people think Wisconsin is. Sometimes there's tropes around it - we certainly have dealt with this in other cities that we're in," Nicki Ewell, senior director of events for the NFL, told reporters. "We want to make sure we make the state of Wisconsin proud of what we're going to produce over three days." Hosting an outdoor event in an unpredictable climate like Green Bay - where conditions can fluctuate wildly between chilly winter weather and comfortable springtime temperatures - has not been without its challenges. "You have to have plans in place if you have lightning or severe storm or high winds coming through. We have to take the entire draft blueprint and make sure we have really solid plans where to send people, how to communicate," Ralph Ennis, the NFL's security lead for the draft, told reporters. "This time of year in Green Bay, we know it could be 60 (degrees Fahrenheit) one day and 30 the next so it's a lot of contingencies we have to have in place."
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Green Bay opens new Office of Violence Prevention facility on east side
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – The City of Green Bay's Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) held a grand opening ceremony Monday to showcase its new dedicated space aimed at reducing violence and building a safer, more connected community. Located at 617 N. Irwin Ave. on the city's east side, the new facility will provide participants with direct access to OVP team members who help guide individuals toward positive, constructive alternatives to violence. Great Undie Giveback collects 3,200 pairs for those in need The space was made possible through a partnership with the Green Bay Area Public School District and the Medical College of Wisconsin. It features a state-of-the-art recording studio, lending library, video production tools, and interactive workshops that build life skills in collaboration with like-minded community organizations. The OVP team uses the Rewire CBT approach, a proven method developed by the Roca Impact Institute in Massachusetts, to support participants through meaningful activities and life coaching. 'This new space is a testament to the important work being done by the OVP team,' said Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich. 'It enables them to connect directly with participants using evidence-based strategies that are already making a difference here in Green Bay.' Spectrum donates $2,500 to Green Bay First to support community services To celebrate the milestone, the OVP is inviting media and community organizations to tour the space and learn about future initiatives. 'Having a dedicated space for this impactful work is a tremendous step forward for our community,' said OVP Director Andrea Kressin. 'We are deeply grateful to our partners for helping us create an environment where we can continue building a safer community for everyone.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
