Good morning, Appleton.

A Kaukauna teen, Anna Griesbach, is using plastic bag strips to weave waterproof blankets—her Girl Scout Gold Award project to help people facing homelessness.

She donates the blankets to the local nonprofit Pillars in Appleton and hopes her work will bring hope to those in need.

Bel USA is launching production of The Laughing Cow cheese at its Little Chute facility and investing $10 million to add 50 new jobs, bringing the site’s total to roughly 170 plus it will partner with local schools to train a new generation of skilled workers.

Plant Director Jason Meyer said this project is part of a broader $350 million investment initiative that includes collaboration with the White House.

Luke Vandenheuvel, an Appleton man, was charged with reckless injury after he allegedly fired a shot during a road rage incident in Grand Chute and had his cash bond set at $10,000 after he said he acted out of fear when another driver repeatedly brake-checked him.

In 2024, the DNR stocked more than five million fish in inland waters and the Great Lakes to meet quotas set by fisheries biologists.

Officials said stocking helps boost natural populations and supports recreational fishing.

The Outagamie County Highway Department said We Energies is upgrading gas utilities at the Emons Road—Buchanan Road roundabout in Darboy.

Beginning Wednesday, southbound N will close and drivers will detour along Emons Road, Eisenhower Drive, Highway KK, and Highway N until work finishes on Aug. 1.

Carl Schulze, a quadriplegic who became disabled 18 years ago in an Appleton accident at Octoberfest, is riding his wheelchair from Neenah to Madison to urge better pay and support for home health aides—he rides about 10 miles daily with help from his aide and expects to reach Madison by the end of July or early August.

Swimming at Lake Winneconne Park was closed on July 15 because health officials reported elevated E. coli levels that posed a serious risk—officials said the water will be retested this week and results posted after testing.

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.

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.