2024 Year in Review

Titletown visitors take in skating at Hy-Vee Plaza while ringing in the year 2024.

Emergency medical service (EMS) professionals from across Wisconsin gathered Jan. 30 – Feb. 2 at the Resch Center as the Wisconsin EMS Association (WEMSA) hosted critical education and training. Nearly 1,000 EMS professionals attended classes and workshops to increase their education. In addition, over 100 high school students participated in interactive workshops on EMS skills, as WEMSA hosted their second annual High School Student Day. During the event, WEMSA handed out 300 pediatric medical bags to Wisconsin EMS departments courtesy of Cars Curing Kids. The bags help EMS departments better prepare for a pediatric 911 call. More photos inside.

Seymour High School Science Teacher Patty Wojcik was surprised in her classroom by co-workers, family and friends and was celebrated in the spring with other Golden Apple recipients.

Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich speaks during a ceremony held at Lambeau Field on April 15, where the Green Bay Police Department (GBPD) promoted nine and swore in a patrol officer and commander who transferred from other Wisconsin agencies.

The countdown to the 2025 NFL Draft officially began on May 14, with a ceremonial Draft Handoff from Michigan to Wisconsin. A themed football arrived in Milwaukee from Detroit via the Lake Express Ferry from Muskegon, Mich., and was carried north to Green Bay to arrive in the Lambeau Field Atrium where a countdown clock was unveiled. The Packers Training Camp bike kid tradition was incorporated as a small group of bicyclists transported the themed football from Milwaukee to Green Bay and were joined by local kids near Lambeau Field. Adam Rockman, 4, of Hobart, is pictured with Green Bay Packers CEO Mark Murphy. More photos inside.

Yellow roses are presented to Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Brady’s wife, Mandy, on June 8 at Lambeau Field. The yellow roses signify friendship and new beginnings and were presented during an Army battalion change of command ceremony and homecoming celebration. The event recognized Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Prewitt and welcomed the new commander, Brady, and celebrated the soldiers of Alpha Company and their safe return home from mobilization.

Officer Brian Arkens took a turn on the swings at Patriot Park with a PACK attendee. The PACK program takes place once a week in a variety of parks around De Pere. The PACK program began in summer of 2015 to “bring kids in the community closer to law enforcement and bridge the gap between us,” explained De Pere Police Officer Joe Johnson.

Sue Spielvogel, the daughter of Judith Cisler, speaks as family and friends of Cisler gathered with city staff at 712 Bellevue St., Green Bay, on Aug. 15 to unveil a new crosswalk and bench. Dana Beining and other family members and friends raised money and worked with the city of Green Bay to fund the crosswalk after a tragic accident took the life of Cisler, who was from Luxemburg. Cisler was struck by a vehicle while crossing Bellevue Street in February.

Wren Abegglen jumps for joy in the bubbles at the entrance to the Encompass Big Event for Kids. The event spanning 35 years offered free family fun for the community on Sept. 21 at Heritage Hill State Park.

An emotional moment is shared on the National Mall during the Oct. 5 Stars and Stripes Honor Flight – Flight of Champions.

Former Green Bay Packers Quarterback Brett Favre, at right, celebrates with his grandson, Parker, center, as he is recognized by Former President Donald Trump while he was in Green Bay to campaign on Oct. 30, as Brett’s wife, Deanna, left, looks on at the Resch Center.

Mai Nu Vang is surprised in her Lombardi Middle School classroom as a Future 15 finalist. On Dec. 12, the Greater Green Bay Chamber surprised finalists of the 2025 Future 15 & Young Professionals Awards at their workplace.