Good Day
Appleton
Thursday, January 29th, 2026
Good morning, Appleton. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers in Appleton conducted the Point in Time count last night in the Fox Valley to track the homeless population for the annual report and federal planning. The survey (tracking local shelter use) comes as rising housing costs challenge residents. WBAY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Superintendent Greg Hartjes said the new truancy ordinance, in effect trial since November, has seen only one citation despite 23.1% of students missing five or more days. He provided the update to the city council, noting this marks the best semester since before the pandemic. WBAY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A proposal to boost power supply by adding new transmission lines and substations was discussed in public hearings in Brillion on Wednesday. American Transmission Company addressed community questions while state law required an environmental impact study — the Public Service Commission will decide by December. WBAY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Planned Parenthood will offer monthly cancer detection procedures at its Appleton Health Care Center to identify and remove abnormal cervical cells & improve access for patients facing cost and insurance challenges, addressing the area's low-cost option shortage. WBAY
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ That Healthy Place at 4155 N. Galaxy Drive in Grand Chute showcased its menu on Jan. 15 with apple cinnamon ginger muffins, recovery shakes, and vegan treats. The photos captured the restaurant’s commitment to offering healthy, diverse options for local customers. Post-Crescent
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Josh Wolf Stand-Up Comedy Show
7:00-11:45 PM — Skyline Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with renowned comedian Josh Wolf as he showcases his comedic talent.
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