Saturday, May 31st, 2025

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Good morning, Appleton. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Thompson Center on Lourdes is moving to a new building on College Avenue and will be renamed the Mary Beth Nienhaus Activity Center for adults over 50, set to open in June at 3000 East College Avenue. The $6.5 million project will offer wellness programs, pickleball courts and technology-equipped classrooms—helping seniors stay connected while a matching donation challenge in honor of the philanthropist is underway. We Are Green Bay
- ➤ Rescheduled from May 16, the Light the Night Market dazzled downtown Appleton on Friday—May 30 with food trucks, live music and street performers entertaining the crowd despite forecast rain and possible thunderstorms, and two more events are planned for August 22 and November 15. We Are Green Bay
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire broke out at Neenah Foundry on May 29 at 8:10 p.m.—no injuries were reported as employees were evacuated and firefighters spent three hours controlling the blaze while the company assessed damage and began investigating the cause. WTAQ
- ➤ An SUV veered off W. Prospect Avenue near S. Van Dyke Road in Grand Chute around 4:25 p.m. Thursday—hitting a mailbox, a utility pole and a stopped vehicle, which led to the driver being taken to a local hospital and pronounced dead as police have not released the cause. WHBY
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Cellcom will adjust customers' July phone bills and offer a second adjustment—its Double the Downtime offer—for those who lost service after an outage that began May 14 due to a cyber incident, with most service restored by May 27 and eligible customers able to sign up for the extra adjustment by June 16. Post-Crescent
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Appleton police are searching for missing man Donovan Xiong, who was last seen on Wednesday at approximately 2 p.m. on the 900 block of North Bay Ridge Road wearing a green T-shirt, jeans, black shoes, and possibly a jacket — he does not drive and has not contacted family. FOX 11
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ ThedaCare reminded residents to take allergy safety measures as new seasonal allergens emerge. The health system said those with severe symptoms should visit an allergy specialist (immunotherapy may be an option if other treatments do not work) while those with milder symptoms should minimize exposure, wash hands and use air purifiers. WBAY
SPORTS NEWS
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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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2nd Annual T.A.A.G. Charity Car Show
10 AM – 4 PM — Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Baseball Club — Admission details pending — Check out classic cars while supporting a great cause.
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