Good morning, Appleton.

A recent poll of 3,011 drivers named the College Avenue off-ramp as one of the nation’s most stressful, with heavy daytime traffic causing congestion + delays.

The exit, serving a busy commercial corridor in Grand Chute, remains a challenge today.

Wisconsin Public Service and WE Energies have launched a contest with punned names for peregrine falcons like Matt Tweet, Rob Soarin’ and Rachel Chirpniak, and the public may vote repeatedly until May 5 (voting is accessible online) to honor local news anchors.

Three weeks after voters approved a four-year, $60 million referendum, Appleton’s school district said its budgets will balance for now while warning that state funding and special education reimbursements might shift—posing challenges for long-term planning.

Miron Construction hosted a signing Monday in New London to celebrate Brice Guyette as one of its first youth apprentices.

Guyette signed as a carpenter apprentice with Carpenters Local 955, began his work in August 2025 on the courthouse project and will graduate high school soon.

The school board voted Monday, Apr.

27 to update attendance policies after reviewing truancy citation practices (changes include exempting homebound students with health issues, marking elementary students absent after 8:45 a.m., and guidelines for open-enrolled students facing chronic absences).

Appleton and Valley Transit received a $25 million federal grant to redevelop the downtown transit center into a new hub with amenities and eventually market-priced apartments above it.

Temporary operations will start by summer while the current center is demolished early 2027.

Wisconsin Highway 76 is open again after a flooding closure from Bear Creek to Shiocton.

The road now carries traffic in both directions from County D to Wisconsin Highway 54, supporting local travel.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Peoria Chiefs vs. Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

12:10 – 1:10 p.m. — Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium — VIP tickets available — Enjoy an exciting day of minor league baseball with VIP packages for a complete experience.