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Wednesday, May 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Appleton. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Veterans Village will host the Combat Hunger, Food and Funds Drive tomorrow at the Pick 'N Save on North Ballard Road in Appleton — where nonperishable food and monetary donations are accepted. Woodward Community Media employee-owners from all six stations will broadcast live from the store — bringing community support to the event. WHBY
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Cellcom experienced a cyber incident that disrupted calls and texts for nearly a week, and CEO Brighid Riordan said the company engaged outside experts—FBI and state officials—to confirm that customer data was not affected. The company restored SMS texting and some phone calls on Monday and expects full service restoration by the end of the week. WTAQ
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Andres Escobar-Rodriguez was sentenced to one year in jail for his role in the $38,000 ATM theft from a Kaukauna credit union on July 5, 2024—and he must also pay restitution as security videos showed the suspects made 48 trips to the ATM using a master key—police said. WTAQ
- ➤ A fifth defendant was sentenced to one year in jail for his role in the $38,000 ATM theft in Kaukauna & he must also pay restitution following his conviction for the July 5 incident at Unison Credit Union. FOX 11
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Appleton Area School District paused efforts to reinstate a truancy ordinance to allow more time for consultations with parents and city officials. Superintendent Greg Hartjes said the district would not return to a truancy court option (a measure now on hold indefinitely). WHBY
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Outagamie County's finance committee discussed reallocating $3.2 million originally set for UW-Oshkosh Fox Cities funds to purchase a new ERP Human Capital Management System — a change aimed at combining the county's financial, payroll, receipting, and budgeting systems. County Executive Tom Nelson said the funds covered part of a project estimated to cost $3-5 million while additional capital funds came from sales taxes so there was no direct burden to taxpayers. FOX 11
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Brewer outfielder Nyjer Morgan returned to Wisconsin to throw the first pitch at Fox Cities Stadium on Sunday — meeting fans and reflecting on his celebrated career with the team. We Are Green Bay
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Heid Music Summer Concert Series
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Appleton Downtown, Inc. — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of music and family fun in the heart of Downtown Appleton.
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