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Appleton
Monday, July 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Appleton. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A house fire in the Town of Clayton left one man dead when firefighters responded at 9:35 a.m. Saturday — crews encountered heavy flames and smoke inside the home. WTAQ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ EAA ended a successful AirVenture today in Oshkosh when CEO Jack Pelton said nearly 700,000 people attended despite some bad weather and that planning for AirVenture 2026 will soon begin—with 2026 seen as a red-letter year for the United States. WHBY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wisconsin updated its tax code to let residents 67 and older subtract up to $24,000 in retirement income and married couples up to $48,000, which means many retirees may not pay state income taxes. Tax experts say the change may shift the tax burden to younger people over time. Post-Crescent
- ➤ Former governor Scott Walker said he is not running for governor in 2026 in a video posted July 27, and he will continue his work as president of Young America's Foundation—he had earlier teased the run on social media after Gov. Tony Evers announced he would not seek a third term. Post-Crescent
- ➤ Tom Zalaski joined Menasha Mayor Austin Hammond on Newsmaker Sunday to discuss all that Menasha has to offer as part of a summer tour of northeast Wisconsin communities—viewers tuned in at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday. We Are Green Bay
SPORTS NEWS
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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