Good morning, Appleton.

At 7 p.m. Friday, firefighters were called to a home on Hiawatha Dr. in Grand Chute where heavy smoke and flames were seen coming from the roof—two residents escaped with their three dogs and firefighters put out the attic fire from outside—though extensive damage may require the home to be rebuilt.

Deputies responded just after 9:30 a.m. on Saturday to a house fire on the 2900 block of Oakridge Road in Clayton where firefighters found a man dead; crews put out the blaze and investigators are looking into the cause.

At 1 a.m. Saturday, officers from several agencies responded to a report of a person with a rifle at the Perkofski Boat Launch in De Pere who produced the weapon and was shot dead—state investigators now review the incident while involved officers are on leave.

A new Bankrate study ranked Wisconsin as the eighth best state for retirees in 2025 based on money, safety, doctor care, and taxes — showing that many locals may enjoy a balanced retirement option.

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.

Phoenix Con 4

Open gaming and social events — Aug 13-17 — Hilton Appleton Paper Valley — Entry details not listed — Dive into the ultimate role-playing game experience in Appleton.

Great Lakes Loons vs. Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

1–4 p.m. — Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium — Special community event — Enjoy an afternoon of baseball as the Timber Rattlers face off against the Great Lakes Loons.

Parish Fest

11 AM – 2 AM — 222 E Fremont St, Appleton, WI — Check site for costs — Celebrate with live music, food, and fun activities in a vibrant community atmosphere.