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Coffee in hand, Green Bay? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Green Bay honors K9 Pyro after eight years of dedicated service
  • Where to catch nearly 100 free bands in Green Bay today
  • What new rules Green Bay's clerk must follow before November's election.

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

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 80 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and cooler, temps: high: 64, low: 44.
  • Monday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 66 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Green Bay Police Dept. remembers K9 Pyro (fox11online.com) — Green Bay residents are mourning K9 Pyro, who served alongside Officer Salzmann for more than eight years and survived a 2019 stabbing while responding to a mental health crisis. The police department announced his passing Friday and invites those wishing to honor him to donate to Green Bay's K9 unit or other Northeast Wisconsin K9 departments.
   

2. 'All Bands on Deck' returns to Green Bay's shipyard district (wbay.com) — Green Bay's Shipyard District is buzzing this weekend as the free "All Bands on Deck" festival brings nearly 100 bands to a dozen local bars, restaurants, and outdoor stages through Saturday. Organizers expect another crowd of more than 10,000, with a family-friendly stage at 8th Street Park opening at noon so kids can enjoy live music too.
   

3. Weekend Digest: Sept. 12-13, 2026 (spectrumnews1.com) — Green Bay residents should know state election officials found the city clerk's office broke the law by sending duplicate absentee ballots before August's primary and have now ordered new procedures for November. This weekend roundup also links to your local 7-day forecast and highlights other major Wisconsin stories from 9/11 reflections to statewide policing and political developments.
   

4. Average gas price in Wisconsin surpasses $4 mark (wearegreenbay.com) — Gas prices in the Green Bay area have jumped again, helping push Wisconsin's average over $4 a gallon, well above last year's levels. Local drivers are now paying significantly more for both regular gas and diesel, though the state average remains below the national price.
   

5. How the Green Bay Packers became a football dynasty and civic institution (wpr.org) — A new book by lifelong fan Tom Nelson explores how the Green Bay Packers grew from a small-town team into a community-owned NFL powerhouse closely tied to Green Bay's identity. The interview looks at the team's unique shareholder model, TV revenue sharing, and new financial challenges as other franchises tap private equity money.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Wizard with Walking Stick and a Owl spotted on Rachel Dr.
    Beautiful grain accents, eternal flame on walking stick, and a little hoot owl hidden in his beard. (Nextdoor Bellevue)
  • In remembrance of 9/11 I want to thank all first responders past, present and future.
    Thank you for your service to making our community safe, and for running into burning buildings to save lives,. Didn't forget the paramedics who also… (Nextdoor Astor)
  • The Bay Family of Companies posted a job opening for Housekeeping Associate in Green Bay. Apply here.
  • MyJobsCorner posted a job opening for Activities Assistant Jobs: Hiring Immediately! Full Time / Part Time - $20-$37/Hr 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: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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