Good morning, Appleton.

Outagamie County is inviting residents to submit name ideas for a new dog park near Blue Mound and Brewster Street in Grand Chute until March 20; the park will open on Memorial Day with separate play areas, trails, and accessible parking + restrooms.

Open enrollment for the 2026-27 school year is underway for Appleton-area families (applications must be submitted online by 4 p.m. April 30 and districts will send responses by June 6).

Jeffery Vollmer, a retired Army veteran (of the 82nd Airborne), shared his view on FOX 11 about the ongoing tension near Iran and combat zones, noting that constant vigilance is needed and clear objectives must be met.

His remarks reflect the lasting impact of military life on local veterans.

Community Action for Healthy Living, a nonprofit that works to prevent substance misuse in Appleton, will close on March 20 due to loss of critical funding and will offer referrals to alternative organizations (per its plan for a smooth transition).

Clocks will spring forward this Sunday as daylight saving time begins, and health experts warn the one-hour shift may disrupt sleep and stress hearts — children may feel the change more.

Industry leaders report a housing shortage is straining northeast Wisconsin communities, as Local 5’s Stacy Engebretson interviewed home builders and Realtors Association representatives to highlight rising costs + limited inventory and explore potential solutions.

Construction began last summer to convert a historic building at 1101 E.

South River into South River MicroFlats, a community of 15 micro-apartments with flexible lease terms. Pre-leasing is underway and work is expected to finish in April — meeting the rising need for flexible housing.

Medicare 101 Seminar

6-7 p.m. — 5 Star Insurance Group, LLC — Free entry — Learn about Medicare coverage options and make informed healthcare decisions.

Medicare 101 Seminar

1-2 p.m. — 5 Star Insurance Group, LLC — Free entry — Educational seminar to help navigate Medicare coverage options and make informed healthcare decisions.

Kevin James in Appleton

8-11 p.m. — Fox Cities Performing Arts Center — Ticket info available — Experience a night of laughs with comedian Kevin James in Appleton.

Midwest Showdown Basketball Tournament

April 3-4 — Community First Champion Center — Admission fees may apply — Watch fierce competition as teams battle it out in this exciting basketball tournament.