Good morning, Appleton.

Since 2009, the Old Glory Honor Flight program has welcomed nearly 8,000 veterans home from trips to Washington, D.C.

Founded by locals to ease travel from Appleton and nearby, the program will expand this fall to honor Gulf War vets + continue hosting flights during EAA AirVenture.

Race organizers have curated a 50-year exhibit with vintage gear and photos—items arranged by decade.

The exhibit opens June 12 at the Bellin Run Health and Fitness Expo at Astor Park and will be viewable on race day, June 13, from 8 to 11 a.m.

Mania, a garage band from De Pere High School, is set to perform at Rockonsin after finishing as state finalists last year.

The group and other finalists will take the stage at Summerfest on June 19 and June 20 on the Aurora Pavillion Stage.

Reporters visited 14 gas stations in the Fox Cities on June 4 to compare gas prices during the busy morning commute.

The test shows price differences that may affect drivers & their budgets.

Three administrators (Steve Hill, Lucas Lechnir, and Dan Slowey) are finalists to become superintendent of Menasha Joint School District; the board will interview them Monday and announce a selection in mid‑June so the leader can begin on July 1, replacing Matt Zimmerman from the Appleton Area School District.

Meteorologist Emily Merz says a strong El Niño is expected to change global weather patterns in the coming months, which could also affect local conditions in Appleton (experts are monitoring the potential shifts closely).

Five affordable housing projects in Northeast Wisconsin were awarded state tax credits on Wednesday to support building 227 units for low- and moderate-income families in Sturgeon Bay, Menasha, Neenah, New Holstein, and Brillion.

WHEDA allocated part of a $47.8 million package to help working households access affordable housing.

& 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.

Mandala Yoga Festival

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Pierce Park — Free entry — Celebrate wellness with diverse yoga practices in a vibrant community setting.