Good morning, Appleton.

On Sunday morning, firefighters responded to a fire at an unoccupied house under renovation on North Elinor Street around 8 a.m. on May 18—quickly putting out the blaze with damage estimated at $100,000 and no injuries recorded.

On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, a photo tour at Blossom Café & Bar in Appleton showcased fresh seafood salad, fried pork egg rolls, and the Cherry Blossom dish—featuring co-owners Lisa Xiong and Kue Vang.

After more than 48 hours without text messaging or voice services, Cellcom has made meaningful progress to fix the outage—customers still can use data, iMessaging, RCS messaging and emergency calls.

Over 11,000 customers lost power after severe weather—Cellcom continues working to restore full service.

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center hosted its annual Center Stage High School Musical Theater Showcase Saturday night—honoring students from 34 local high schools for standout performances and technical skills.

Two top performers, Isaac Schultz of Brillion High School and Greta Nolte of Fox Valley Lutheran High School, were chosen to represent the region at The Jimmy Awards in New York City from June 13 to 24—capping a year that celebrated over 2,000 student participants.

On Newsmaker Sunday, Tom Zalaski will speak with Sara Peterson, executive director of Arthritis Foundation Wisconsin, to explain how arthritis impacts many people during Arthritis Awareness Month — the Centers for Disease Control estimates 53 million adults have arthritis, including about 1 million in Wisconsin. Viewers are encouraged to tune in at 7:30 a.m. for the discussion.

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.

Heid Music Summer Concert Series

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Jones Park — Free entry — Enjoy a summer evening filled with free music from local bands in Downtown Appleton.

Nashville Pipeline Live at Kountry Bar

8 PM — Kountry Bar — Free entry — Enjoy a night of live music with Nashville Pipeline in Appleton's favorite venue.

Appleton City Golf Tournament

7 AM – 2 PM — Reid Municipal Golf Course — Entry fees vary — Compete in a 36-hole stroke play tournament across multiple divisions.

Father's Day Celebration at the BFK

5:00 a.m. — Appleton Downtown, Inc. — Free entry — Celebrate dads with art activities and family fun at the museum.

Steve Hofstetter Live Comedy Show

7:00 – 8:30 PM — Skyline Comedy Club — GA $25 / Premium $50 / VIP $150 — Experience the humor of Steve Hofstetter, featuring premium seating and a meet and greet.

Bobby Shmurda - Still Alive Tour

8:00 PM - 11:59 PM — OB's Brau Haus — Ticket prices unknown — Come turn up with Bobby Shmurda for an electrifying night of music and fun.