Good morning, Appleton.

Neenah, Menasha and Fox Crossing are joining forces for the inaugural Listen to the Loop live music event on June 5.

Concerts will take place at Arrowhead, Fritse and Shepard parks with food trucks and beverage stands, offering a fun way to explore the Loop trail.

U.S. News and World Report ranked Appleton as the best place to live in Wisconsin, noting a median rent of $878, a median home value of $241,171, and household income over $80,000 — ahead of Waukesha and Eau Claire.

Whifferball Field opened at Fox Cities Stadium in Grand Chute on Wed, May 27.

The fenced play area, built with help from team mascot Whiffer, gives the youngest fans of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers a new spot to play catch.

Building for Kids Children's Museum has opened Power Up, a new energy and sustainability exhibit featuring interconnected energy stations and a dynamic model of Appleton to help families learn through hands-on play (showing that making mistakes is part of problem solving).

Local education reporter Rebecca Loroff invites readers to send in questions about school improvements and changes as classes have ended, offering a way to stay informed through email or an anonymous form.

Her service builds on extensive coverage of Fox Cities schools.

Lawrence University confirmed on Friday that its Community Council approved Patriots of Faith (the Turning Point USA chapter) as an official student organization on campus.

The decision will allow the 18-member group to reserve campus spaces and access university funding.

The teacher apprenticeship program launched in 2024 to ease the local shortage is stalling as enrollment has halted at the two technical colleges; Appleton and other districts now wait for more funding (tight budgets hinder new sign-ups) to boost participation.

More than 200 Fox Valley soldiers returned to the Appleton Flight Center on Friday after a yearlong deployment in the Middle East.

The 2nd Battalion, 127th Infantry Regiment + Wisconsin National Guard was honored with a welcome home ceremony as they came back from duty.

New ATV and UTV safety laws will take effect June 1 to boost rider safety statewide following 15 related deaths reported this year.

The rules require UTV occupants to wear seatbelts, set DOT standards for windshield tint, require eye protection if no windshield is present, and limit towing practices.

On Friday, May 29, the U.S. Coast Guard reminded boaters to wear life jackets and follow safety procedures on Northeast Wisconsin waterways.

They advised that avoiding drugs and alcohol, checking boat equipment, and carrying emergency supplies can prevent drowning.

& Juliet

& Juliet — 7:30 – 10:30 PM — Fox Cities Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Discover a hilarious twist on the classic love story as Juliet embarks on a new romantic adventure with iconic pop anthems.

Cody Smith's Comedy Show

7-10 p.m. — Skyline Comedy Club — Ticket prices will be higher at the door — Experience a night filled with laughter during Cody 'Comedic Cody' Smith's tour.

& Juliet

& Juliet — 1-4 p.m. — Fox Cities Performing Arts Center — Recommended for ages 8+ — Experience a fresh take on a classic love story with a vibrant pop anthem soundtrack.

Emo Philips Live Comedy Show

7-8:30 p.m. — Skyline Comedy Club, 1004 S Olde Oneida St, Appleton, WI — Ticket prices vary — Experience the comedic genius of Emo Philips, praised by legends and loved by fans.

Emo Philips Comedy Show

7-8:30 p.m. — Skyline Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience the brilliance of Emo Philips, hailed as one of the best joke writers in comedy.

Emo Philips Live Comedy Show

8:45 – 10:15 p.m. — Skyline Comedy Club — Check for ticket prices — Experience the wit of one of the best joke writers in America.

Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Parking Event

1:10 – 2:10 PM — Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium — $25 each — Secure your parking for the Timber Rattlers vs. Great Lakes Loons game.

Introduction to Human Design

6-8 p.m. — Fox Cities Wellness Center — $35 per person — Discover how your energy is designed to flow with clarity and ease in this beginner-friendly class.

Boys WIAA/WBCA June Jam

All day — Community First Champion Center — Registration required — Experience competitive youth basketball at this exciting multi-day tournament.

Wisconsin Amateur Open Pickleball Tournament

All day — Pickleball Kingdom — Check website for entry fees — Compete in a thrilling amateur pickleball tournament with local players.