Tuesday, September 9th, 2025
Good morning, Appleton. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Air Wisconsin Airlines will lay off 252 employees from its headquarters at Appleton International Airport, Milwaukee’s Mitchell International Airport, and its hangar as it plans a sale. The layoffs will begin Oct. 28 after the airline signed a non-binding letter of intent with Premier Shuttle Holdings—an affiliate of Slate Aviation. WOSH-AM
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 25-year-old man drove the wrong way on I-41 near the Highway 55 interchange in Kaukauna around midnight Saturday and collided with another vehicle, injuring four people including a pregnant 27-year-old woman, her husband, and their 1-year-old child before he was taken to a hospital and arrested on charges of operating while intoxicated causing injury. WHBY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Appleton schools integrated sensory tools in all kindergarten through fifth grade classrooms on Aug. 27 with a $95,000 grant — the 400 regulation kits include breathing balls and sensory stones to help students manage their emotions and focus on learning. Teachers received training to guide students in using these tools. WTAQ
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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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DIY Porch Planter Workshop
6-9 p.m. — Board & Brush Creative Studio - Appleton — Pre-registration required — Create a beautiful DIY porch planter with step-by-step instructions and a variety of materials.
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Oktoberfest and the German-American Experience in Appleton
6-7 p.m. — Hearthstone Historic House Museum — Free entry — Explore the complex history of Appleton's German heritage and its connection to Oktoberfest celebrations.
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The Stews Live Performance
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Appleton Beer Factory — Cover charge TBD — Experience a blended genre rock performance from The Stews, a band that defies traditional sounds.
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Medusa Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Harper Hall — Tickets available — Experience Medusa's unique blend of folk music influenced by diverse cultural sounds.
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Fall & Halloween Make & Take Workshop
10 AM - 12 PM — Board & Brush Creative Studio - Appleton — $20 — Create festive decor while enjoying a family-friendly atmosphere with step-by-step guidance.
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DIY Porch Planter Workshop
6-9 p.m. — Board & Brush Creative Studio - Appleton — Pre-registration required — Create your own beautiful porch planter with provided materials and expert guidance.
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