Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of June.
Good morning, Appleton.
The 14th annual Street Music Week is underway along College Avenue to fund the Paint the City mural project for students - musicians are collecting bucket donations to reach a $10,000 goal as the event runs from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.
The Kaukauna Area School District broke ground on a new $169 million middle school next to the high school on Monday; the facility will serve up to 1,200 students and replace River View when it opens for the 2028-29 school year, featuring classrooms, labs & gymnasium.
Goats from Mulberry Farm will clear invasive plants at 1000 Islands Environmental Center from June 8 through June 22 in Kaukauna.
Visitors can watch the herd daily from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Volunteer Goat Watchers ensure the animals are cared for.)
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation detailed several highway projects affecting northeast Wisconsin through June 12, including closures on major routes (such as Buchanan Street in Appleton) as drivers face detours in counties like Calumet, Oconto, and Outagamie, with some work continuing into fall 2026.
New stroke care guidelines now let doctors use CT scans to spot blood clots beyond the 4.5-hour window, and Dr. Robert Jones at Ascension Medical Group says the change may help save more lives.
Officials stress that every second counts when treating strokes.
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.
Breakthrough Basketball Essential Skills Camp
July 7-9 — Community First Champion Center — $97 for observing coaches — Enhance your basketball skills with high-intensity training and expert coaching.
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