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Appleton
Sunday, May 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Appleton. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday morning, community members held the Oneida Nation’s fifth annual MMIR Walk to honor missing Indigenous relatives and raise awareness of the crisis affecting Native communities—approximately 200 people participated by wearing red handprints and carrying signs with names and dates. The walk started at the Oneida Recreation Center and ended at the Turtle School where attendees shared a meal, listened to presentations, and reflected with music and prayer. WOSH-AM
- ➤ On Friday, Numotion hosted a free wheelchair wash event in Appleton—certified technicians cleaned and inspected mobility devices—and the event featured a brat and burger picnic lunch with community bingo hosted by a local police outreach liaison. WBAY
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A motorcyclist was seriously injured early Saturday morning after crashing at the intersection of South Memorial Drive and Gmeiner Road—Appleton PD is investigating the single-vehicle incident with the Wisconsin State Patrol assisting and ruled out impairment as a factor. WOSH-AM
- ➤ Early Saturday morning, Appleton Police investigated a motorcycle crash near the intersection of South Memorial Drive and Gmeiner Road that injured the sole rider—who was taken to a local hospital—with no evidence of impairment and no name released. WBAY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Wisconsin Cryptids, Anomalies, and Paranormal Society is holding a paranormal convention in Appleton this weekend—organizers expect about 300 people will share their experiences and check out 32 vendors. The event follows a Bigfoot search that took place Friday in the Mountain area and offers a space for community members to talk about sightings and encounters without judgment. We Are Green Bay
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ High school students from Appleton North, Appleton East, and Appleton West attended the Under The Stars prom on May 10 at the Hilton Appleton Paper Valley hotel in downtown Appleton—dancing and playing games as they celebrated in a festive atmosphere. Post-Crescent
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bill Butler, one of Vince Lombardi’s first picks, celebrated his 88th birthday Saturday in De Pere and kept mementos — a personal letter from Lombardi and his original contract signed for $7,000 — from his five-year NFL career with the Packers, Cowboys, Steelers, and Vikings. WBAY
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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