Good morning, Appleton.

The 4th annual Tossing for Inclusion cornhole tournament took place Wednesday at Gameday Sports Bar, raising funds for VPI, which offers job training and resources to people with disabilities.

The Wisconsin Humane Society is asking locals to foster or adopt cats as shelters care for more than 1,050 cats and over 300 are ready for adoption.

The agency offers fee promotions and triple donation matches for August (Corey Viars said space is critically short).

Appleton American Legion Post 38 hosted a Brat Fry and Corn Extravaganza today to raise over $19,000 for Honor Flight to support veterans — the event drew a large crowd and sold 480 brats, 585 burgers, and 28 dozen rounds of corn.

After a tornado on Aug.

18 damaged several buildings, Menasha small business owners are planning to rebuild or relocate to save their livelihoods. Dennis Fagg (Studio 6D6 and Cosmo Joe Entertainment) and others are assessing their next steps as damaged properties prompt rebuilding efforts.

Neenah is one of the top 25 finalists in Hallmark Channel's contest for America's Merriest Christmas Town, with residents able to vote online (until Sept.

4) to choose the city that will host a Christmas movie shoot. The town is known for its festive events and charming holiday traditions downtown.

The Appleton Area School Board delayed a final vote on teacher pay raises after the union declined a 2.72% increase (raising starting salaries to $50,000 with an extra $500 per level).

The board will consider new proposals at its next meeting as contract talks remain stalled.

Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport held a full-scale plane crash simulation from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. Wednesday to test first responder readiness — Appleton International Airport held a similar drill from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Green Bay airport held a full-scale emergency exercise from 9:00 a.m. to noon Wednesday that simulated a runway aircraft crash (FAA mandates such drills every three years) while Appleton airport conducted its realistic test from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Officials say the controlled events helped test emergency readiness.

Officials at Appleton International Airport held plane crash emergency response training today (a mandated FAA drill every three years) that involved 50 volunteers as emergency teams practiced coordinated responses.

The Wisconsin State Patrol urged drivers on I-41 work zones today to slow down and stay alert to protect construction workers.

State Trooper Michael Abrahamson noted fines of up to $700 and advised motorists to put away their phones (and to check the 511 app for updates).