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Friday, July 11th, 2025

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Good morning, Appleton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of July.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Alliance of Therapy Dogs held its annual meeting this weekend in Appleton while board members met to review policies and national trends, and local therapy dogs delighted attendees at a lunch break & President Don Vaughn noted some directors bring their dogs to the meeting.  WOSH-AM
  • Ashley Jared heard 10 ducklings chirping from a storm drain in Little Chute and stayed until We Energies worker Adam Ditter came to help; he quickly removed the grate and rescued the ducklings + reunited them with their mother duck.  WBAY
  • The Alliance of Therapy Dogs is holding its annual board meeting in Appleton this weekend, and board members met with local therapy dogs during a lunch hour on Thursday. They will continue discussing trends and new policies as part of their ongoing program to certify volunteer teams across the nation.  We Are Green Bay

CRIME NEWS

  • Fox Crossing police warned residents after surveillance cameras caught a masked suspect on a bicycle near unlocked vehicles in the Mill Pond, Agnes, Oxwood and Willow Hill neighborhoods on July 10—authorities stressed the importance of locking cars and securing valuables to deter theft.  FOX 11
  • Cameron Mueller, a student-teacher who worked at Menasha High earlier this year and is now at UW-Oshkosh, was bound over for trial for sexual misconduct after a court found probable cause he had an inappropriate relationship with an 18-year-old student—his next hearing is set for July 28 at 9:00 a.m.  WBAY

CULTURE NEWS

  • On July 7, 2025, work continued on the new Trout Museum of Art building on College Avenue, which will house museum exhibits and Lawrence University classrooms on the first two floors while the third and fourth floors offer modular apartments convertible to student housing—saving about eight months in construction and limiting disruption for residents. The old museum space will be transformed into a family resource center by First 5 Fox Valley during the next year.  WTAQ

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Northbound I-41 in Outagamie County will close Saturday from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. for emergency pavement repairs between County J and the Safety and Weight Enforcement Facility+ drivers may face delays during peak travel periods.  WTAQ

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 7/19/25

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  • 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.

    Wed, 7/23/25

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  • 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.

    Thu, 7/24/25

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  • 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.

    Sat, 7/26/25

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  • 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.

    Wed, 7/30/25

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  • 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.

    Thu, 7/31/25

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  • 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.

    Fri, 8/1/25

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  • 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.

    Sat, 8/2/25

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  • 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.

    Sun, 8/3/25

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  • HALF EMPTY Concert at Jones Park

    5:30-8:30 p.m. — Jones Park — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant live performance by HALF EMPTY in a beautiful outdoor setting.

    Thu, 8/7/25

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