Good morning, Appleton.

Franklin Elementary School and Trim Hunger opened a community food pantry outside the school on Thursday to provide local residents with food and essential items.

Community members can add supplies to the shared shelf to help neighbors in need—supporting local efforts to fight food insecurity.

Rawhide Youth Services is celebrating its 60th anniversary today at 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at E7475 Rawhide Road in New London with live music by The Spicy Tie Band, a classic car show, family activities, campus tours, and a signature —Friday Fish Fry— that will reconnect alumni, former staff, donors, and local supporters.

On Wednesday night a home on the 3900 block of Agatha Christie Ave in Ledgeview was destroyed by a fire that began before 9 p.m.—firefighters took about 30 minutes to put it out and no one was inside.

Festival Foods in Appleton was evacuated Thursday morning after a fire alarm sounded at the Northland Avenue store - firefighters responded quickly, found no emergency, and confirmed sprinkler system maintenance had triggered the alarm.

After nearly a monthlong trial, Tony Haase of Weyauwega was acquitted on Aug.

11, 2022 for the 1992 double homicide of Tanna Togstad and Timothy Mumbrue—leaving family members shocked by the acquittal.

Ondra Toombs, 47, was charged with attempted first-degree intentional homicide as domestic abuse after a shooting at the Budget Inn in Grand Chute on August 8th—he was recently released from a Florida prison and now faces additional charges for possessing a firearm while previously convicted and resisting officers.

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.

Steve March Tormé - A Tribute to Mel Tormé

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Fox Cities Performing Arts Center — Cost info not provided — Celebrate the 100th birthday of jazz legend Mel Tormé with his son performing an enchanting tribute featuring music, stories, and visuals.