Good Day
Appleton
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Appleton. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Dozens of stuffed animals filled an area at the Most Precious Blood Catholic Church in New London as a tribute to three-year-old Tysen French, who drowned in the Wolf River on April 13; the display will be donated to Outagamie County autism programs. FOX 11
- ➤ Black Creek agencies are launching a resource center at Romy’s Nitingale on W5670 County Road A to offer housing, cleanup, and basic needs support for families (impacted by April floods). It is open today 1-7 p.m., Thursday and Friday 1-7 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. WOSH-AM
- ➤ We Energies restored natural gas service for about 160 customers in Fremont and Shiocton after last week’s flooding (with inspections underway) and will reconnect New London customers today (ensuring safe appliance checks) as crews continue work. WBAY
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ New figures from the Legislative Fiscal Bureau show that Wisconsin residents contributed $36.1 million in marijuana taxes to Illinois and nearly $6 million to Michigan last year (with sales from border counties including Winnebago) as lawmakers plan to revisit legalization debates after the November election. WBAY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Appleton Area School District and the Timber Rattlers are partnering for a mental health event on Thursday, April 30 at Neuroscience Group Field. Students in the Sources of Strength campaign will receive a complimentary ticket to the Timber Rattlers game at 6:40 p.m. to celebrate peer support. WBAY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Shiocton officials will lift the evacuation order on Thursday, April 23 after assessments occur on Wednesday — residents can visit Romy's between 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Thursday or Friday for info and resources, and drive-through cleaning supplies will be available from the fire department. WBAY
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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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Don McMillan Comedy Show
7-10 p.m. — Skyline Comedy Club — Tickets from $87 — Enjoy an evening of laughter with comedian Don McMillan in a lively atmosphere.
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Comedy Night with Leanne Morgan
7-10 p.m. — Skyline Comedy Club — Tickets required — Enjoy an evening of hilarious storytelling and relatable humor from the comedic powerhouse Leanne Morgan.
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Model Train Day
10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. — The History Museum at the Castle — Included in admission — Explore intricately built models with expert insights from nationally recognized modeler Gordon Lind.
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