Good morning, Appleton.

Today, city officials and volunteers planted 50 apple blossom trees along the Apple Creek Trail in Appleton to work toward making the city an apple blossom capital.

The new plantings extend the trail’s display to over 1.25 miles — a boost to local beautification.

Menasha police are asking anyone who saw a dog bite incident on May 6 at a Kwik Trip parking lot on Oneida St. and Plank Rd to help locate the owner of a bloodhound-type dog who drove off in a green Ford pickup truck—possibly an F250 or F350 with white decals and a rolled-up tonneau cover—to verify his dog's shots.

Alic Riedel (29) was convicted for a hit and run causing great bodily harm in the 400 block of N.

Meade Street and will be sentenced on July 24 (he pleaded no contest to the charge for the July 24 incident).

Lawrence University’s jazz program won two national awards in DownBeat magazine’s Student Music Awards—LU Jazz Ensemble earned the Large Jazz Ensemble Award and Latin Jazz Ensemble won the Latin Group Award—announced on Thursday.

Attorney General Josh Kaul and Governor Tony Evers filed a lawsuit on May 8 against U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy & his agency after a federal funds freeze threatened to delay plans for new EV charging stations.

The suit states that nearly $80 million in approved money could be lost, which may hurt jobs and local business.

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.

MJ The Musical

7 p.m. — Fox Cities Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices may vary — Celebrate the life and music of Michael Jackson in this exciting Tony-winning musical.

MJ: The Musical

7:30-9 p.m. — Fox Cities Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the captivating life story of Michael Jackson through music and dance.