Good morning, Appleton.

On Tuesday evening, a 49-year-old man and a 50-year-old woman from Bear Creek were seriously injured when an SUV left the roadway near County Road W on County Road D in Maple Creek and hit a tree—officials said speed and alcohol likely contributed to the crash and the road was closed for about three hours.

Verizon runs a switch station in Appleton where fiber optic cables join more than 700 cell towers to servers that support calls, websites and app use.

Tony Lovero said the station uses five large air conditioning units to keep equipment cool—especially during busy events like the NFL Draft and EAA AirVenture.

Authorities are searching for Mitchell S.

Reif, a Fox Valley man from Winneconne, after his vehicle was found abandoned on private land off East Circle Drive in Somo on Wednesday before 10:45 a.m.—a trail camera captured an image matching his description on Sunday at 8:45 a.m., and he is 5-foot-8, weighs 250 pounds, and has brown hair and blue eyes so anyone with information should call the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office at 715-536-6272.

The City of Appleton and its Water Utility earned silver at the 2025 American Water Works Association conference in Denver by competing in the People’s Choice Tap Water Taste Test.

Appleton finished second behind Denver Water — and ahead of Bloomington in this nationwide contest.

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.

16th Annual BFK Children’s Parade

6-8 p.m. — Appleton Downtown, Inc. — Free entry — Celebrate creativity with themed costumes and floats in this fun-filled family parade.

Ahren Belisle Comedy Show

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Skyline Comedy Club — $25/$30 — Laugh along with mute comedian Ahren Belisle and one-liner specialist Ric Diez in an evening of witty humor.

Symphony Under the Stars

7:30 p.m. — Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of symphonic music under the stars followed by fireworks.