Good morning, Appleton.

Greater Fox Cities Habitat for Humanity announced it will repair 100 tornado-damaged homes by replacing roofs, windows, and doors by Christmas after local businesses donated $3 million; more details will be shared next week at a news conference.

iCan Bike Camp teaches people of all abilities how to ride a bike with expert guidance for balance and coordination.

The camp runs through Friday, Aug. 28 at the Boys and Girls Club of Menasha.

A new AAA study shows that drivers on I-41 in Appleton view going 10 mph over the limit as normal, with 3 in 10 saying no one follows the speed limit.

Many speed to keep up with traffic while most slow down to avoid tickets or crashes (per the study).

Literacy advocates honor Dolly Parton's legacy after her Aug.

25 death by expanding the Imagination Library to serve local communities from Greenleaf to Wrightstown, where hundreds of children already receive free books and efforts to reach more kids are growing.

Appleton teachers will receive extra help for supplies in 2026—27 as the Education Foundation expands its pilot to all onsite schools and four programs.

The fund will provide over $50,000 per pupil based on need after a survey found 83% of staff spent personal money.

On Aug. 26, Mark Wickesberg’s Menasha home was hit by a tornado that nearly collapsed the roof on his family; FEMA declared 82 homes unlivable (with nearly $8 million in damages) and Gov. Tony Evers is asking the president for disaster aid.

The National Weather Service reported more than 600 severe thunderstorm warnings and 140 tornado warnings across Wisconsin through Tuesday morning, nearly double average counts since 2000.

Northeast Wisconsin recorded 139 thunderstorm warnings and 26 tornado warnings, with numbers expected to climb.

Downtown Appleton officials & residents continue talks over a data collection plan aimed at monitoring noise levels.

The discussion focuses on how updated data may help guide local noise control policies.

Emplify Health by Bellin clinics launched a Reach Out and Read program on Aug.

26, giving children under five a book during wellness visits while offering reading guidance. The 25 clinics, serving over 10,700 families yearly, expanded a 12+year partnership designed to boost early brain development.