Good Day
Appleton
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Appleton. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A house fire broke out at 12:48 a.m. Tuesday on the 600 block of North Division Street and firefighters brought the blaze under control within five minutes after working smoke detectors warned residents — the fire caused about $7,500 in damage and investigators are looking into its cause. FOX 11
- ➤ Firefighters quickly extinguished a fire at a residential living facility on the 600 block of N. Division St. just before 1 a.m. Tuesday after smoke detectors alerted residents—damage was limited to $7,500 and the cause remains under investigation. WBAY
- ➤ Appleton firefighters responded at 12:48 a.m. to a fire on the 600 block of North Division Street on Tuesday morning—bringing the blaze under control in five minutes and causing about $7,500 in damage as officials investigate the cause. WOSH-AM
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Appleton is welcoming NFL Draft fans this week as Double J’s Shuttle Service registered over 800 rides with numbers expected to exceed 1,000 and hotels near full capacity. Local businesses offer special tailgate packages—featuring brats, beer and cornhole—to showcase the city’s local flavor. WTAQ
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Stephan Reetz pleaded no contest to homicide by negligent operation after he failed to stop at a stop sign in Freedom on June 7, 2023, causing a fatal motorcycle crash, and his sentencing was set for June 2 with prosecutors recommending up to five years in prison and five years of extended supervision. FOX 11
- ➤ Stephan Reetz was convicted Tuesday in a fatal crash in Freedom and pleaded no contest to homicide by negligent operation of a vehicle after testing positive for THC — sentencing is set for June 2. WTAQ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents in mobile homes face higher risks during severe weather as emergency managers in Outagamie and Brown counties note that even gentle EF0 tornado winds can exceed the safety design of these structures—officials advise residents to plan ahead by identifying safe shelters with family or at local public facilities due to few FEMA-certified options. WTAQ
- ➤ On Earth Day Tuesday, the Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity ReStore at 1967 Allouez Ave collected scrap metal from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. as it matched the metal’s weight in dollars, while the Appleton Habitat ReStore at 5402 Integrity Way hosted a free family event that featured skill-building activities like wildfire seed bombs + rain barrel kits and food trucks from 12 to 3 p.m. WBAY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials managing the I-41 Project report that the Ballard Road overpass in Appleton will close as early as April 28 and additional closures at Northland Avenue, Holland Road and other interchanges will affect travel from Grand Chute to De Pere through the summer. The project—aimed at expanding the highway to six lanes with new roundabouts, diamond intersections and auxiliary lanes—is set to continue until 2030 with many improvements reopening by fall and late summer. Post-Crescent
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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