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Appleton
Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Appleton. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Anh-Thu Nguyen, who went to EAA AirVenture last week, died in a plane crash in Greenwood while flying from Oshkosh to Pennsylvania—she was pronounced dead at the scene and investigators are looking into the cause. WHBY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Thousands of music fans will fill downtown Appleton for the 12th year of Mile of Music, a festival that offers live performances and interactive education programs for all ages. Organizers say the event has engaged over 70,000 visitors since 2013 (highlighting sessions that help locals learn and enjoy music). FOX 11
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The piece lists seven fast facts about Appleton Area School District, noting it is the sixth-largest school district in Wisconsin. It explains key details about its size and operations. Post-Crescent
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Air quality remains unhealthy in Wisconsin due to Canadian wildfire smoke, with ThedaCare emergency physician Dr. William Kumprey warning that even healthy people can get shortness of breath, eye irritation, and heart palpitations when pollution levels hit 150—200. The doctor advised residents to monitor their symptoms as the summer continues. We Are Green Bay
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ ThedaCare acquired the Wisconsin Institute of Urology, the state’s largest independent urology practice, and became the majority owner of the Wisconsin Institute of Surgical Excellence, an ambulatory surgery center + all urology services will now be provided in ThedaCare facilities in Neenah, New London, Oshkosh, Shawano and Waupaca after the agreement took effect on August 1st. The expanded network will help deliver integrated, high-quality care for patients in northeast and central Wisconsin. FOX 11
SPORTS NEWS
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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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