Good morning, Appleton.

Former Appleton West High School teacher Rebecca Ryan appeared in court Thursday facing three felony counts of sexual assault for having sexual intercourse with a 17-year-old student between September 2017 and January 2018—a judge set a $50,000 cash bond, barred her from unsupervised contact with minors, and scheduled a preliminary hearing for May 6.

Milan Stewart, 27, of Manitowoc, is charged in Outagamie County with stalking, fourth-degree sexual assault and disorderly conduct after a woman reported he grabbed her buttock during a walk on April 16 in Kimberly—he was previously convicted in 2015 for assaulting a woman on Newberry Trail in Appleton and served eight years in prison.

The 12th annual Mile of Music festival will run from July 31 to Aug.

3 along College Avenue between Lawrence Memorial Chapel and Spats in Appleton and will feature more than 200 acts across 40 venues. Organizers announced the first 50 artists now—30 performing for the first time and 20 returning—with more details on show cases and volunteer opportunities to come.

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.

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.

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.

Light the Night Market

5-10 p.m. — Appleton Downtown, Inc. — Free entry — Enjoy a family-friendly evening filled with fun, food, and local culture.