Good morning, Appleton.

An appeals court on Wednesday upheld Andrew Clark’s conviction for the October 21st, 2020 double murder of his wife, Melissa Clark, and witness Lavar Wallace at an Omro home while rejecting all of his arguments, and he is now serving back-to-back life sentences (at the Wisconsin Secure Program Facility in Boscobel).

Appleton will host the Fox Valley Pride Fest on June 21 at Jones Park from 1 to 8 p.m., featuring live drag performances from 6 to 8 p.m., a cornhole tournament beginning at 3 p.m., food trucks, vendors and live music.

A Pride Promenade will start at 11:15 a.m. from the History Museum and end at Houdini Plaza—participants must follow local ordinance rules and safety measures.

On June 18, 2025, 24 youth apprentices celebrated their next career steps at Miron Construction in Neenah as they moved from school programs into registered and full-time positions—one high school graduate began a registered apprenticeship immediately after graduation.

Miron Construction officials explained that these hands-on roles start at 66% of journeyman pay with full benefits on day one, strengthening the local blue-collar workforce.

The Appleton Common Council voted Wednesday to rename Appleton Memorial Park on Witzke Drive to Veterans Memorial Park to honor all military veterans.

The change will replace the current Veterans Park on S. Memorial Drive near the Fox River—which lacks proper facilities for veterans events.

Grace Schara’s family said they are disappointed after an Outagamie County jury cleared Ascension St. Elizabeth Hospital in a lawsuit claiming that during the COVID pandemic, Grace was given a mix of drugs too strong and a do-not-resuscitate order was placed against her family’s wishes—and they plan to hold a news conference soon to discuss the verdict.

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.

4th of July DIY Cookie & Crafts Workshop

6-9 p.m. — Board & Brush Creative Studio — Pre-registration required — Create personalized crafts and decorate cookies in a festive atmosphere.

Boy Bands vs Girl Groups Music Bingo

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Stone Arch Brewpub — Free entry — Enjoy a lively music bingo showdown featuring iconic hits from boy bands and girl groups.

Mats & Margaritas DIY Doormat Workshop

6-8 p.m. — Board & Brush Creative Studio - Appleton — Registration required — Create your own stylish doormat while enjoying complimentary margaritas.

Comedy and Magic with Eric Eaton

7:00-11:15 p.m. — Skyline Comedy Club — Tickets $25/$35 — Experience a night of laughter and wonder with Eric Eaton's unique blend of comedy and magic.

Hustle & Float Pool Party

6-10 p.m. — Erb Swimming Pool — Free entry — Dive into an unforgettable pool party with music and relaxation.

PackerLand User Group Summer Meeting

7:30 AM – 4:00 PM — Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium — Ticket required — Enjoy a day of educational presentations, networking, and summer fun with the PLUG community.

David Koechner Live

7-8:30 p.m. — Skyline Comedy Club — Tickets: $30/$37 — Laugh along with the iconic David Koechner, known for his roles in 'The Office' and 'Anchorman'.

Hans Kim Stand-Up Comedy

7-8:30 p.m. — Skyline Comedy Club — $27/$37 — Enjoy a hilarious evening with Hans Kim, a rising star in the comedy scene.