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Appleton
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Appleton. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Green Bay and Appleton were named among the top 100 best places to live in the United States in 2025 by Livability.com—Appleton scored 704 for its cultural events and affordable living while Green Bay earned 648 for its strong community bonds and lower housing costs. Officials say the NFL Draft will bring visitors to our region—highlighting the local qualities that helped earn the designations. WOSH-AM
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Three people were hurt in a two-vehicle crash in Town of Center after a 72-year-old woman ran a stop sign at the intersection of County Highway EE and Wage Road—she and a 75-year-old passenger suffered serious injuries while a child riding in the pickup had minor injuries. WHBY
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Appleton Police used a K—9 to subdue a suspect who barricaded himself in a residence on the 700 block of N. Hawthorne Drive last Friday night; the suspect was treated for minor arm injuries and signs of a drug overdose and now faces charges of Domestic Disorderly Conduct and Bail Jumping. WBAY
- ➤ Appleton K9 officer Drakon helped police Friday evening when a barricaded suspect in a home on N. Hawthrone Drive refused to surrender and was found hiding in the basement; officers arrested him on charges of domestic violence and bail jumping, treated him for drug overdose signs and minor injuries, and took him to jail. FOX 11
- ➤ Martin Schiedermayer from Appleton was sentenced to five years in prison for robbing a Wells Fargo Bank on S. State Street in January by taking $2,000—he was also handed seven years of extended supervision for passing a threatening note to a teller and for a similar 2011 robbery. WHBY
- ➤ Appleton police responded Friday evening to a domestic disturbance on the 700 block of N. Hawthrone Drive after a male suspect refused to exit his home and barricaded its doors, and after deploying a K9 officer, they apprehended him for domestic violence and bail jumping charges while he was treated for drug overdose symptoms and minor injuries before being taken to jail — the fire department later ventilated the home after the suspect turned on the oven and burners. WTAQ
SPORTS NEWS
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The Point of Jazz Jam Session
8-10 p.m. — Stone Arch Brewpub — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of live jazz featuring talented musicians and community participation.
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Clue: A Whodunit Experience
1:00 AM — Fox Cities Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of murder and laughter as six guests try to solve the mystery at Boddy Manor.
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A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical
7 p.m. — Fox Cities Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a musical journey through Neil Diamond's life featuring his iconic hits.
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A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical
12 AM — 400 W College Ave, Appleton, WI — Cost info TBA — Experience the journey through Neil Diamond's life and enjoy iconic hits like 'Sweet Caroline'.
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Pint-Sized Concert at Stone Arch
7-8 p.m. — Stone Arch Brewpub — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of classical favorites and pop covers with local brews in a cozy atmosphere.
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Shotgun Jane Live at Kountry Bar
9 PM - 1 AM — Kountry Bar — Cost info not provided — Experience an unforgettable night of live music with Shotgun Jane in Appleton.
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Magic Standard Showdown
1-5 p.m. — Gnome Games Appleton East — $10 — Compete in Magic the Gathering's Standard format with each round offering prizes.
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Abbey Jorgenson Book Signing
12-2 p.m. — The Book Store — Free entry — Meet author Abbey Jorgenson and discuss their new mystery, Hell’s Half Acre, while getting your books signed.
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