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Appleton
Friday, July 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Appleton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community members and their dogs attended the groundbreaking for a new dog park near Brewster Village — chosen for its highway access and pet services. The park will have an off-leash area, agility course and trail extension and is set to open around Memorial Day Weekend — designed to benefit local pet lovers. WBAY
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Chick-fil-A Appleton will offer free original chicken sandwiches for lunch as part of its Summer of Drive-Thru series. Guests can get the free sandwich at the drive-thru (3775 West College Avenue) from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, July 23, with limits of one per person and two per vehicle. We Are Green Bay
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Keshena woman, Leona Dixon (41), has been charged with fraud and money laundering, making her the ninth suspect in a scheme that defrauded local credit unions. The investigation from Oct. 17 to Nov. 19 showed Fox Communities Credit Union lost nearly $200,000 (with Community First Credit Union losing over $23,000) after scammers gained access to members' accounts. Post-Crescent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The protest held in Houdini Plaza on July 17 at 6 p.m. was part of the national 'Good Trouble Lives On' movement, with organizers saying it challenged attacks on civil rights and voting rights—300 RSVPs from across Northeast Wisconsin highlight growing local concern over proposed cuts to public programs. WBAY
- ➤ A bridge over I-41 on Vandenbroek Road in Fox Valley will reopen next week after its rebuild for a wider route for bicyclists and pedestrians — its reopening on July 25 is weather dependent and part of the I-41 expansion between De Pere and Appleton. FOX 11
SPORTS NEWS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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