Bart Starr Memorial News Today

It appears a legendary Green Bay Packers quarterback could be receiving a new tribute in downtown Green Bay.

IgNight Market visitors can watch the lighted boat parade on the Fox River or dance the night away in the company of giant inflatable art.

Access to area businesses and homes will be maintained during the closures, but drivers should expect delays and plan alternate routes.

Aug 2, 2021 | 6:00 PM Week two of training camp began after the Packers enjoyed a Sunday off and Head Coach Matt LaFleur is ramping up the installation of his offense and defense.   While most of Monday’s 1:45 workout on Ray Nitschke Field was a review of the first four sessions, it also included the first practice snaps of two minute drill plays and backed up offense. In the final team period, the scenario was set with a minute, 15 seconds on the clock and the offense starting at it’s ow...

By Casey Nelson Jul 27, 2021 | 2:48 PM GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) – The Walnut Street Bridge crossing the Fox River in downtown Green Bay will know officially be known as the Bart Starr Memorial Bridge. Governor Tony Evers signed off on a bipartisan bill designating the bridge at Lambeau Field on Tuesday. “By all accounts, Bart Starr was not only a good and decent man, but he had a deep love for this community and helped form the Green Bay that we know and love today,” Evers sa...

By Casey Nelson Jul 20, 2021 | 6:01 PM GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) – As the Mason Street Bridge reopens to traffic in Green Bay, an area lawmaker is proposing a bill to fund repairs on another downtown bridge. “[In January], I was made aware of the need to replace the hydraulic system within the Ray Nitschke Bridge at the amount of $1.2 million,” Shelton said. “This bridge is at immediate risk of failing to operate, and we thought it was a very important and timely conversa...

By Casey Nelson Jul 20, 2021 | 6:01 PM GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) – As the Mason Street Bridge reopens to traffic in Green Bay, an area lawmaker is proposing a bill to fund repairs on another downtown bridge. “[In January], I was made aware of the need to replace the hydraulic system within the Ray Nitschke Bridge at the amount of $1.2 million,” Shelton said. “This bridge is at immediate risk of failing to operate, and we thought it was a very important and timely conversa...

By Casey Nelson Jul 20, 2021 | 6:01 PM GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) – As the Mason Street Bridge reopens to traffic in Green Bay, an area lawmaker is proposing a bill to fund repairs on another downtown bridge. “[In January], I was made aware of the need to replace the hydraulic system within the Ray Nitschke Bridge at the amount of $1.2 million,” Shelton said. “This bridge is at immediate risk of failing to operate, and we thought it was a very important and timely conversa...

Lawmakers Advance Plan to Rename Green Bay’s Walnut Street Bridge After Packers Legend Bart Starr By Rob Sussman Feb 15, 2021 4:20 PM GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) — The Bart Starr Memorial Bridge. That’s what the Walnut Street Bridge would be renamed to if a measure put forth by a number of Green Bay area lawmakers is passed. Reps. David Steffen, John Macco, Kristina Shelton and Sen. Eric Wimberger have introduced the bill to rename the Bridge after Hall of Fame quarterback Bart Starr....

Lawmakers Advance Plan to Rename Green Bay’s Walnut Street Bridge After Packers Legend Bart Starr By Rob Sussman Feb 15, 2021 4:20 PM GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) — The Bart Starr Memorial Bridge. That’s what the Walnut Street Bridge would be renamed to if a measure put forth by a number of Green Bay area lawmakers is passed. Reps. David Steffen, John Macco, Kristina Shelton and Sen. Eric Wimberger have introduced the bill to rename the Bridge after Hall of Fame quarterback Bart Starr....