Good morning, Appleton.

Kids in De Pere held the annual Lemon Market fundraiser that raised over $20K in two days for families and children battling cancer, breaking last year’s total.

The funds will support the Ronald McDonald House, Children’s Hospital and two families facing childhood cancer — organizers said the event was inspired by Ava Winters’ sister who is now cancer-free.

The annual Cops @ Culver’s Day raised $157,576 to help law enforcement buy gift cards for those in need for the Police Lights of Christmas initiative.

Northeast Wisconsin led the support with major contributions from Wautoma — $7,001, De Pere — $4,745, Sturgeon Bay — $4,362, Neenah — $4,081 and Manitowoc — $4,001.

John Litza, 63, faces two counts of homicide by negligent operation after his truck crashed into a minivan in Grand Chute on March 24—killing two people and with weather possibly affecting the crash as a preliminary hearing is set for Sept.10.

High school students teamed with artist Neo Medina to paint a music-themed mural on the Fox Commons building in downtown Appleton on Friday night as part of a summer program involving 20 students—this work, featuring guitar—a piano—a trumpet—a drum, marks the fourth year of the project and highlights a growing local arts scene.

On Friday, NWTC graduates spoke at a nearly two-hour roundtable in northeast Wisconsin to explain how classroom training helped them meet local hiring challenges — NWTC president Kristen Raney and Congressman Tony Wied stressed that growing employer partnerships and increased financial support would boost job opportunities.

Tyrese Haliburton, a two-time All-Star from Oshkosh, hosted a youth camp yesterday at Oshkosh North High School for over 150 kids — he is recovering from a torn Achilles and now walks without crutches.

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.