Good morning, Appleton.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Wisconsin is building a new mentoring center on North Broadway to give mentor pairs extra space and offer programs for over 100 children waiting for matches.

The grand opening is set for November.

Fifty photos recall Quarry Quest, an event held from 1999 to 2015 that drew over 200,000 visitors and raised more than $1.5 million for children’s charities at the Bencarrie Quarry in Neenah.

Eight Fox Valley breweries + one Green Bay brewery are releasing the Fox Valley Strong pale ale to raise over $10,000 for tornado recovery relief efforts, aiming to support rebuilding in affected communities.

Target has launched its new Beauty Studio at the Appleton store on 1800 S.

Kensington Drive, where shoppers find over 1,600 products including skincare, haircare, fragrances plus Korean beauty items with beauty advisors and exclusive deals for Target Circle members.

Fox Cities RISE is hosting free drop-in workforce readiness sessions at Leaven in Menasha next Monday, Sept.

14 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The sessions offer one-on-one help with resumes, applications, interview prep, and digital skills + tips to navigate AI changes in hiring.

Experts and officials say rising extreme weather fits with climate change trends in northeastern Wisconsin, noting heavy rains, flooding and warmer rivers affecting waterways.

The village of Allouez will begin construction on its eighth retention pond in Riverside Park in 2027 to improve stormwater management and protect community health.

Appleton police released results of a community survey — nearly 1,200 residents responded — showing over 71% rated the department positively, 82% felt comfortable calling APD, and 53% wanted more outreach through community events, social media, and school partnerships.

The Wisconsin DNR urges hunters to carefully distinguish elk from deer during fall hunting season to protect elk in designated management areas.

Officials highlight that differences in size, antler shape & color help identify elk and advise reporting out-of-zone sightings online.

Yesterday, Sept. 10 marked World Suicide Prevention Day in Kaukauna as the Center for Suicide Awareness urged locals to check on loved ones and truly listen (residents can text HOPELINE to 741741 for help).