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Hello Green Bay! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Packers favored in Vegas despite Week 1 stumble
  • What the new Bay Beach shoreline trail expansion means for your visits
  • How high Green Bay gas prices jumped in just ten days

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Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Friday: Mostly cloudy, afternoon rain, with a high of 66 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Saturday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 62, low: 54.
  • Sunday: Cloudy and breezy at times, with a high of 68 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Here's What Vegas Thinks Of Packers At Jets This Week (patch.com) — Green Bay fans get an early look at how oddsmakers view the Packers as 3.5-point road favorites over the New York Jets, despite lingering red zone and offensive line concerns. With detailed point spread, moneyline, and over/under numbers, locals can see how confidence in Green Bay's roster stacks up before Sunday's noon kickoff on FOX.
   

2. Green Bay expands Bay Beach shoreline trail after grant amendment (wbay.com) — Green Bay residents can look forward to a much longer Bay Beach shoreline trail after the city redirected a $2.4 million EPA grant to expand the walkway from 950 feet to about 3,700 feet. The project, fully federally funded with no local match, will open more waterfront access and set up future connections to South Bay Marina and the Wildlife Sanctuary.
   

3. Wisconsin gas prices jump 24 cents in a day (wearegreenbay.com) — Gas prices in Green Bay have surged nearly a dollar in just 10 days, with regular unleaded now averaging about $4.40 and diesel at a record $6.15. The statewide average has also jumped 24 cents in a day, and if this pace continues, both Green Bay and Wisconsin could soon see all-time high gas prices.
   

4. Brown County organization lends laptops to underserved/under-connected households (wearegreenbay.com) — Underserved households around Green Bay are getting a digital boost as Brown County United Way's Techquity program lends laptops to residents at The Salvation Army. With 30 more devices distributed Thursday and over 740 in six months, the effort aims to help locals stay connected for work, school, and essential online services.
   

5. Brown County chapter of the blind spreads awareness at senior expo (wbay.com) — In Green Bay, the Brown County chapter of the National Federation of the Blind is stepping up its presence, including at the Howard Senior Living Expo, to change how blindness is perceived. Members are inviting questions, welcoming sighted allies, and planning more public events so residents know support and information are readily available in the Green Bay area.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Nature's Best is a one-stop shop for all things floral, gifts, funny cards, cute clothing, novelty items, unique snacks and candy!
    It is my go-to local shop for quality selection of items and amazing customer service! (Nextdoor MacArthur Heights)
  • LOST CAT ALERT!
    Have you seen this pet? Tiger was lost on September 10, 2026 and was last seen near Green Bay, WI If you have information on their location, please… (Nextdoor Finger Road)
  • Firehouse Subs - Firehouse Restaurant Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member-Night shift in Green Bay. Apply here.
  • ABC Supply Company, Inc. posted a job opening for Delivery Material Handler / Roof Loader (7) in Green Bay. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Green Bay here.

Ok Green Bay! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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