Good Day
Appleton
Friday, April 10th, 2026
Good morning, Appleton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Providence Promise is relocating its downtown emergency shelter from St. Joseph’s Church on West Lawrence Street to the former Mission Church on North Appleton Street — the shelter will serve residents during extreme weather while the City Council votes on a special use permit next week. WHBY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Doty Elementary students showcased LEGO machines during a library open house hosted by Susan Barnard, where 5th graders presented their junior pinball, cable cars and other programmed devices as part of the school's coding and STEM initiative during National Library Week. WBAY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Tony Evers signed a law on Thursday, Apr. 9 that lets people place online sports bets throughout Wisconsin, provided bets from mobile devices are processed on tribal land, & tribes must now renegotiate their gaming compacts for equitable benefits. Post-Crescent
- ➤ East Frontage Road in Wrightstown will close at 6 a.m. April 14 for several months, and the northbound ramp from State 441 to I-41 in Appleton will be closed from 6 a.m. April 15 through May 1 — detours have been set by WisDOT for the 8,600 daily users. Post-Crescent
- ➤ Valley Transit released a plan to restore lost weeknight and Saturday services, extend bus routes to shopping and work centers in Appleton, and improve access to grocery stores; the plan says more drivers and local funding will be needed. WHBY
- ➤ Appleton officials are considering a $1.3 million purchase of 130 Meridian barriers — weighing 800 pounds each — to improve safety during summer events. The city council is expected to vote soon so that the new measure could be ready for upcoming festivals. FOX 11
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah marked National Donate Life Month as hospital officials and an organ donor raised a flag and observed a 1-minute silence at 10:08 a.m. (one donor saves eight lives) to encourage residents to register, reminding all of the life-changing benefits of organ donation. WTAQ
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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.
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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.
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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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Jeffrey Keller Comedy Show
7-10 p.m. — Skyline Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience the hilarious stand-up of NYC actor and comedian Jeffrey Keller.
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Jeffrey Keller Stand-Up Comedy Show
7-10 p.m. — Skyline Comedy Club — 2-item minimum purchase — Enjoy an evening of laughs with NYC comedian Jeffrey Keller as he shares his comedic talents and experiences.
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Nimesh Patel Live Comedy Show
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Skyline Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of laughter with Emmy-nominated comedian Nimesh Patel.
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Amy Grant Concert
3:00 – 4:30 p.m. — Fox Cities Performing Arts Center — Ticket info available — Enjoy an afternoon with the iconic singer-songwriter Amy Grant in Appleton.
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Open Mic Comedy Night
7-10 p.m. — Skyline Comedy Club — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughs from professional comedians and first-time performers in Appleton.
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