Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Appleton. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Appleton Downtown, Inc. announced a summer lineup featuring the Heid Music Concert Series at Jones Park starting June 4, the Farm Market on Saturdays at College Avenue beginning June 6, the Flag Day Parade on June 14, Chalk Walk on June 24, Mile of Music + Light the Night Market. WBAY
- ➤ Appleton celebrates its 75th Flag Day Parade on Saturday, June 13 starting at 2 p.m. along College Ave from State Street to Drew Street & retired Master Sergeant Donald M. Pulda serves as Grand Marshal while music fills Houdini Plaza. FOX 11
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters responded to an early morning blaze at Bethel Assisted Living on Century Oaks Drive in Fox Crossing today — evacuating residents and containing damage to the building's exterior while investigating the cause with no injuries reported. WBAY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lawrence University's Community Council approved Patriots of Faith, the new Turning Point USA chapter, after months of debate and a failed referendum. The group now can request funding + begin campus outreach, and chapter president Zach Currier will work to build a lasting presence before he graduates in November. WTAQ
- ➤ The Appleton Area School District is accepting applications from community members to join its Financial Planning Advisory Group, which will meet with board officials 4-5 times between June and October to shape a five-year financial plan — applications must be submitted by June 6. WTAQ
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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.
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& 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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