Good Day
Appleton
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Appleton. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A speed limit sign inside the Outagamie County Solid Waste Facility has drawn attention for its unusual 17.3 mph reading (Jordan Hiller, Recycling Program Coordinator, said it reminds drivers to slow down) and online photos have circulated widely among local residents. WHBY
- ➤ Appleton community members gathered at Houdini Plaza on May 1 for an event organized by Indivisible Fox Valley to demand fair wages and safe work conditions. The rally honored local working-class heritage and connected participants with a nationwide call for change. WOSH-AM
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An apartment fire late Thursday forced one family to leave a Grand Chute building at the 300 block of South Kools Street — no one was hurt as fire crews quickly controlled the blaze using water extinguishers. WBAY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Kimberly’s Paperfest will add Blue Öyster Cult to the Saturday night lineup at Sunset Park, scheduled from July 16-19; the band will perform its hit songs at 9:30 p.m. as the festival also features free concerts, a hot air balloon glow, carnival rides, and fireworks. FOX 11
- ➤ The Boeing B-29 Superfortress (Doc) will return this summer at AirVenture with flight experiences at Appleton International Airport from July 20-23 and a display at Boeing Plaza from July 24-26. Rick Larsen of EAA noted it is one of only two flying examples of this historic aircraft. Post-Crescent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Shiocton School Board holds a public hearing Monday at 5:15 p.m. in the Library Media Center — to consider a state waiver request for lost instructional minutes after eight school days were canceled by flooding. WTAQ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ FEMA will start a Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment Monday in parts of Northeast Wisconsin to check damage from historic flooding + tornadoes that hit mid-April. State officials and lawmakers hope the review will help secure the federal aid needed for community recovery. FOX 11
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Ascension Wisconsin hosts its Medical Mission at Home today at Xavier High School (1600 W. Prospect Ave) with free medical exams, pharmacy services, and more from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; The Salvation Army provides shuttle service every 15 minutes from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. NBC 26
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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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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.
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The Glow Gathering: 715 Beautify Open House
A brand new skincare studio is coming to Downtown Appleton! Join us for an evening of snacks + sips, a first look at the new space, and a curated lineup of pop-up experiences like tiny tattoos, permanent jewelry, build-your-own charm bracelets, lip flips, and more.
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The Glow Gathering: 715 Beautify Open House
A brand new skincare studio is coming to Downtown Appleton! Join us for an evening of snacks + sips, a first look at the new space, and a curated lineup of pop-up experiences like tiny tattoos, permanent jewelry, build-your-own charm bracelets, lip flips, and more.
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Full Moon Sound Alchemy Experience
6:30-7:45 p.m. — Being Collective — $30 — Immerse yourself in a guided journey of sound healing under the full moon's energy.
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