Good morning, Appleton.

In June, Bergstrom Automotive raised a record $375,000 during its JUNE 3500 campaign for Make-A-Wish Wisconsin by gathering donations from test drives, vehicle purchases and a special Oil Change Day held at its Fox Valley, Green Bay, Oshkosh and Madison locations.

The funds will help grant wishes to children with critical illnesses — a milestone in the company’s long-standing support for local families.

Outagamie County installed 50 miles of fiber-optic internet on July 8th and Bug Tussel will add 125 more miles to boost rural service and serve about 700 households—this project was funded by a $24 million county bond that the provider will repay.

Appleton is considering issuing truancy citations to families after repeated absences, which would affect about 30 students.

A community listening session is set for August 4—guiding officials toward a final decision in early fall.

Zebra mussels have spread to over 1,000 lakes since the 1980s and although they clear water, experts say they boost toxic blue-green algae and move mercury through the food chain.

Boaters are urged to clean equipment after lake visits — residents on Lake Winnebago report large drifts of the invasive mussels on their shores.

A state appeals court overturned Neenah’s ordinance that limited short-term rentals to primary residence owners on Wednesday, ruling that the rule conflicted with state law (WIS.

STAT. 66.1014) after a lawsuit by the Wisconsin Realtors Association.

Appleton teen Brett Jedwabny (16) made great strides in his recovery from a life-threatening brain injury caused by a power-washer accident one year ago when he walked 120 yards through Badger Sports Park without using his wheelchair, and he plans to walk the stage at the state fishing tournament next March to accept his second master’s plaque.

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.

Terror Twilight Track Meet

6-8 p.m. — Alexander Gym — Open to all ages and abilities — Experience a community track meet that's now in its seventh year.

Mile Of Music Festival 2025

12:00 PM – 11:59 PM — Houdini Plaza — Free entry — Experience a diverse lineup of talented artists at this vibrant music festival in Appleton.

Black Note Graffiti at Mile of Music

12-3 a.m. — Mile Of Music — Free entry — Experience live performances from over 200 artists during this vibrant music festival in Downtown Appleton.

Mile of Music Festival

1-8:10 p.m. — Lawrence Memorial Chapel — Free entry — Experience a vibrant celebration of original music at a community-focused festival.

DSAW Timber Rattler Game

1:10-4:10 p.m. — Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium — $18.39 per ticket — Enjoy a summer day at the ballpark while supporting ADVOCAP.