Good morning, Appleton.

Appleton will host a public ceremony to honor Sept.

11 victims and those who served in the War on Terror with speakers, music, bell tolling and a rifle salute planned for 5 p.m. Sept. 11 at Don Hawkins Field (outside the American Legion Post 38).

Ben Hall closed three of his seven vape shops in Northeast Wisconsin after last September's law limited sales to about 40 state-approved items (sales dropped 80% as customers shopped online or in Michigan), a trend that has industry advocates urging enforcement focused on preventing youth sales while protecting adult choice.

Ope! Brewing Co. opened its new taproom on College Ave last Friday offering beer, sand volleyball and cornhole (only indoor and outdoor areas now open) with plans to add pickleball, golf simulators, dog washes and live music to boost business growth.

The Kaukauna Area School Board took no action on principal Lucas Cromell's employment today after reviewing allegations from his time in Oconto Falls (including claims of inappropriate behavior) and said they will continue to review any new information amid calls for administrative leave.

Gov. Tony Evers said the trade war with Canada is making it harder for dairy farmers to earn a profit during a Q&A at Casa Esther.

He warned that without swift action from Washington, D.C., local farms may struggle & some could close.

This summer, numerous recalls have pulled food and drug products from shelves, from sprouts to eyedrops, after contamination risks like salmonella and E. coli were identified since June.

Officials say consumers should check labels as more recalls may soon follow (report notes).

A state report shows fentanyl-related overdose deaths dropped 42.5% statewide from 1,422 in 2023 to 818 in 2024, with Outagamie County cases falling from 22 to 18.

Officials credit efforts to destigmatize reversal medication and first responder work, though caution remains as local drug trends shift.