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Hello again Green Bay! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a $32 million project will reshape Green Bay's fire coverage
  • Are UW-Green Bay's trees putting Nicolet Drive drivers at risk?
  • Heading to the Resch Center? See what's roaring into Green Bay.

Also on today's calendar: 9th Annual Fall Volunteer Expo and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Sunny; pleasant, less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, nice and warm, temps: high: 79, low: 61.
  • Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 81 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Construction to begin on Green Bay fire HQ, affordable housing (finance-commerce.com) — Green Bay is moving ahead with a $32 million overhaul of the former Badger Sheet Metal site, bringing a long-awaited Metro Fire headquarters, new station house, and 85 affordable apartments to South Broadway. City committees just backed up to $15 million in borrowing, paired with grants and incentives, to keep construction on track for completion in 2028 and maintain strong emergency response times downtown.
   

2. FOX 11 Investigates: Neighbors blame UW-Green Bay trees for vehicle damage, power outages (fox11online.com) — Drivers and neighbors near UW-Green Bay say dead trees along Nicolet Drive are dropping large branches on cars and power lines, causing damage and more frequent outages than the city average. UW-Green Bay and WPS say they're studying tree health and trimming lines, while Green Bay officials weigh an ordinance change that could expand when hazardous trees must be removed citywide.
   

3. Tariffs add to equipment costs as Great Lakes Logging & Heavy Equipment Expo returns to Green Bay (wearegreenbay.com) — One of the Midwest's biggest forestry events is taking over Green Bay's Resch Center today and Friday, bringing 300 exhibitors, 5,000 visitors, and massive logging machines to town. Locals can explore cutting-edge equipment, watch competitions, learn about forestry careers, and see how tariffs and global supply chains are affecting the industry that shapes Wisconsin's forests and everyday products.
   

4. De Pere girl finds 103-year-old Green Bay cookbook, shares recipes (wbay.com) — A De Pere girl rediscovered a 1923 community cookbook created by women at St. Patrick's Church in Green Bay and is now sharing its quirky old recipes online. Her posts on the Green Bay subreddit have drawn wide interest, while she and her dad test treats like "rich white cookies" and bond over preserving a slice of local culinary history.
   

5. Aggressive yellowjackets causing a big buzz around Northeast Wisconsin (fox11online.com) — If you've noticed more yellowjackets swarming patios in downtown Green Bay, you're not alone—Hagemeister Park and other spots across Northeast Wisconsin are battling unusually aggressive wasps. Experts from UW-Green Bay and a local pest company explain how this year's weather and the insects' seasonal sugar cravings are driving the surge, and why relief may not come until the first hard freeze.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Anyone missing this lovely cat?
    It's spending time in the woods between Hazelwood and Ironwood, just west of Wood. Looks well fed and doesn't seem afraid of people, but a neighbor… (Nextdoor MacArthur Heights)
  • To the person that has the signs of your missing white dog by deckner, I believe i just saw her by my house.
    The park over by the razz. I had my dog, so she got spooked, and I didnt save your number from the sign. Hope someone sees this. (Nextdoor Deckner Ave)
  • Barry-Wehmiller posted a job opening for Material Handler in Green Bay. Apply here.
  • Schneider National, Inc. posted a job opening for Freight Broker 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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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