Good Day
Appleton
Thursday, February 5th, 2026
Good morning, Appleton. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of February.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday at 8:00 p.m., a 23-year-old man fell into the Fox River near Ohio Street in Oshkosh when he broke through the ice but pulled himself out safely, and Winnebago County authorities reminded residents that no ice is completely safe near flowing water. FOX 11
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Community Arts Center is set to stage Dream Role, a Broadway-style show that features musical hits, at Kaukauna High School in place of its usual musical. Dress rehearsals held on (Feb. 2) offered a sneak peek as the production will open to local audiences soon. Post-Crescent
- ➤ Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass in Neenah is undergoing a $785,000 renovation to upgrade all nine galleries with new LED lighting, display cases, and interactive displays. The museum remains open and offers donors medallions if they contribute $500 (or ornaments for $1,000) while work proceeds in phases. Post-Crescent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ School district officials met Wednesday at James Madison Middle School to discuss an April 7 referendum that would bring in $60 million, cover a $13 million deficit and prevent 130 to 150 job losses; if passed, taxes would rise by $15 per $100,000 home + $45 for an average property. WBAY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State lawmakers delayed a $1 million funding request for the Department of Public Instruction after concerns arose from a $368,885 workshop held at a water park resort. (The Joint Finance Committee tabled the vote on Feb. 3, warning the delay could lead to layoffs and disrupt teacher licensing.) Post-Crescent
- ➤ The DNR announced Wednesday that $499,000 in stewardship funding was approved for 32 improvement projects at state parks and DNR-managed lands, and Friends Groups + local volunteers will carry out upgrades such as trail remediation, visitor center improvements, and playground updates. FOX 11
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Appleton will host its annual Death by Chocolate event on Saturday, Feb. 9 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., featuring 24 chocolate treats from local businesses on two routes. The family-friendly event offers exclusive samples (tickets are limited) so visitors should purchase soon. WBAY
-
The Lone Bellow Concert
6-9 p.m. — Poplar Hall — Tickets from $136 — Experience a memorable performance by The Lone Bellow in Appleton.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If you want to remember something, write it down. If you want to understand something, explain it to someone else.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Good Day Appleton
Welcome to the Good Day Appleton, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Appleton, Wisconsin community. If you like the Good Day Appleton, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Appleton.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Appleton and across Wisconsin. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Good Day Appleton
A free Appleton community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://gooddayappleton.com/sitemap