Good Day
Appleton
Friday, August 8th, 2025
Good morning, Appleton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Former Kaukauna Youth Baseball Association coach Kevin Doszak pleaded no contest in Outagamie County court on August 7 for damaging a concession stand camera and stealing money, and he faces sentencing on October 10—where state prosecutors recommend probation, six months in jail, and $5,000 in restitution—to address the theft incidents. FOX 11
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Appleton’s 'Paint The City' project is underway as local artist Neo Medina leads young painters to create a massive mural centered on music behind City Hall — the work is expected to be finished soon and a party will celebrate its completion. WBAY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Grand Chute has appointed David Maas as its new chief of police effective Sept. 15 — he brings 16 years of experience and served 6 years as Patrol Captain — and his selection follows a nationwide search that impressed the commission. Post-Crescent
-
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.
-
Che Durena Live Comedy Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Skyline Comedy Club — Premium seating available — Experience hilarious standup from social media sensation Che Durena as he shares absurd stories from his life abroad.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The first draft of anything is garbage.
~ Ernest Hemingway
About Good Day Appleton
Welcome to the Good Day Appleton, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Appleton, Wisconsin community. If you like the Good Day Appleton, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Appleton.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Appleton and across Wisconsin. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Good Day Appleton
A free Appleton community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://gooddayappleton.com/sitemap