Good Day
Appleton
Saturday, August 16th, 2025
Good morning, Appleton. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. WOSH-AM
- ➤ 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. WOSH-AM
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 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. FOX 11
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. FOX 11
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. WBAY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. FOX 11
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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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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.
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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.
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