Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of March.
Good morning, Appleton.
🏘️ Community
The Greater Fox Cities Habitat for Humanity received a USDA Rural Development grant of $110,613 (for 14 low-income homeowners) on Thursday to fund essential repairs in Calumet, Outagamie and Waupaca counties, with funds set to support roof, window and siding improvements.
FOX 11 is partnering with Team Apparel to sell Blizzard Elsa t-shirts that will raise funds for homeless shelters in Green Bay and Appleton after a record-breaking blizzard dumped over 26 inches of snow.
The shirts sell online for $16 for a limited time.
🚧 Accidents
On Friday, March 20, 2026, Ashwaubenon Public Safety and De Pere Fire & Rescue rescued a dog that fell through the ice after chasing a squirrel in Brown County — the dog was warmed up and returned to its owner unharmed.
🎭 Culture
The History Museum at the Castle in Appleton will open its first major exhibit featuring mineralogical artifacts transferred from the former Weis Earth Science Museum on March 26 (Prehistoric Wisconsin) to showcase fossils and ancient environments for local school groups and curious visitors.
🎓 Education
Two dozen Medical College of Wisconsin graduates announced their residency matches yesterday at St. Norbert College — local graduate Laura Biesterveld matched in pediatrics at Children's Milwaukee.
ThedaCare in Neenah held its inaugural match day for a new Graduate Medical Education program that includes 56 on-campus townhomes.
🌲 Environment
Volunteers from the DNR and Citizen Sturgeon Guard are gearing up for the sturgeon spawning season along the Wolf River, with a kickoff session on Monday and planned monitoring at Bamboo Bend (a key hot spot) as melting snow may delay spawning.
🎉 Appleton Events
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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.
Stand-Up Comedy with Sarper Guven
7-10 p.m. — Skyline Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy the hilarious takes on marriage and cultural differences from a Turkish comic navigating life in America.
William Montgomery Live Stand-Up
7-12:45 a.m. — Skyline Comedy Club — Check venue for ticket prices — Experience a night of laughter with comedian William Montgomery, known for his appearances on the top podcast Kill Tony.
Medicare 101 Seminar
1-2 p.m. — 5 Star Insurance Group, LLC — Free entry — Learn about Medicare options and make informed healthcare decisions in a relaxed setting.
Judy Gold Comedy Show
6:30-8:00 PM — Skyline Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening with Emmy Award-winning comedian Judy Gold as she shares her comedic insights on life and culture.
Judy Gold Stand-Up Comedy
6-10 p.m. — Skyline Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of sharp-witted humor from Emmy-winning comedian Judy Gold.
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