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Friday, August 16th, 2024

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Good morning, Appleton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Wisconsin's I-41 undergoes a multi-year reconstruction to improve congestion and safety, emphasizing the critical role of driver attentiveness and adherence to traffic laws.  WOSH-AM
  • Due to unsafe water levels in the Fox River, exacerbated by recent storms, the Appleton Locks Paddle event will now start at Sunset Park in Kimberly and end at Riverside Park in Kaukauna.  Post-Crescent

CRIME NEWS

  • A furniture store owner in Grand Chute was sentenced to 12.5 years in federal prison for dealing fentanyl and possessing firearms related to drug trafficking.  WBAY

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Fox Valley Technical College held its 34th annual Snowplow Roadeo, offering winter road maintenance training and testing snowplow operators' skills in Wisconsin.  We Are Green Bay

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Northeast Wisconsin faces a rainy Thursday with high humidity and winds, with most areas expecting up to 1.00" of rain and possibilities of heavier isolated thunderstorms.  WOSH-AM

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Candidates for various political offices in Wisconsin's Fox Valley have been finalized for the Nov. 5 election, featuring competitive races across the 8th Congressional District, Wisconsin Senate District 18, and Wisconsin Assembly District 53.  Post-Crescent

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Wisconsin Freshman Basketball Showcase

    Experience the exciting opportunity for the Class of 2028 to showcase their basketball skills at the Prep Girls Hoops Wisconsin Freshman Showcase.

    Sun, 9/8/24

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  • Preparing for a Successful Year-End

    Learn key strategies to effectively conclude 2024 and prepare for the upcoming year with actionable steps in this insightful training session.

    Wed, 9/11/24

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  • Daniel Champagne Live Performance at Gibson Community Hall

    Experience the captivating live performance of Australian musician Daniel Champagne at the Gibson Community Music Hall.

    Thu, 9/12/24

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  • Pert' Near Sandstone Concert

    Experience an exciting live performance by Pert' Near Sandstone at Poplar Hall in Appleton, WI.

    Fri, 9/13/24

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  • Appleton Downtown Farm Market

    Experience a vibrant community gathering featuring over 100 local vendors selling fresh produce, handcrafted items, and delicious food along College Avenue.

    Sat, 9/14/24

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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