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Appleton
Tuesday, September 16th, 2025
Good morning, Appleton. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Costco is recalling Kirkland Signature Prosecco Valdobbiadene because the bottle may shatter even when not used; buyers in Wisconsin who purchased unopened bottles from April 25 to August 26 should wrap them in paper towels and put them in a plastic bag before discarding them—if they want a refund they must bring the recall letter to the nearest Costco. WOSH-AM
- ➤ Since the beginning of September, Appleton vape shops cut their inventory by around 80 percent due to a new state law that mandates FDA approval for vape products—reducing options from over 200 flavors to 39 and causing shops to lose thousands daily. NBC 26
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Fox Cities Performing Arts Center has kicked off its 10th anniversary season of the Center Stage High School Musical Theater Program with a record 35 schools joining from across the region—students will benefit from workshops with local and touring theater professionals and prepare for a Tony Awards-style showcase in May as tickets go on sale September 19 at noon. WOSH-AM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kaukauna High School students are renovating Mount Misery, a popular sledding hill, with a $1.65 million project that will add lights, a snow groomer, and a tow rope — phase one is set to finish by winter 2026. WOSH-AM
- ➤ Two area teachers are facing backlash over social media posts about Charlie Kirk's death; one in the Rosendale-Brandon School District is on paid administrative leave while another at Oshkosh West is under informal criticism. Experts said private employers can take action for social media comments — the first amendment protects against government censorship, not private company decisions. FOX 11
- ➤ Former Packers player Donald Driver visited Holy Spirit Catholic School in Appleton on Sept. 15th to inspire students with words about kindness and chasing dreams—he engaged them in fun games and took a group photo. His visit was part of the Donald Driver Foundation’s back-to-school initiative that helped purchase equipment for the school. WTAQ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Northeast Wisconsin enjoyed a dazzling display of northern lights on September 14 when particles from sunspots collided with the atmosphere - the burst of energy lit up the night and many shared photos of the glowing sky. FOX 11
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan bill led by Senator Tammy Baldwin and Senator Dan Sullivan to strengthen a 1998 law that protects Wisconsin lakes from toxic algae blooms—fueled by fertilizer runoff and warmer lake temperatures. The bill now heads to the House for review and will boost monitoring and prevention efforts. WOSH-AM
- ➤ The Town of Holland disputes Brown County’s plan to place contaminated soil at the southern landfill at 1258 Mill Road—town officials argue the county did not pay required tipping fees and have asked the DNR to hold a public hearing while filing a notice of claim that may lead to a lawsuit. FOX 11
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Tony Evers signed an executive order on Monday to protect vaccine access—he said new federal limits made it harder for some to get the updated COVID-19 shot. The order directs state agencies and insurers to work with chief medical officers to issue local guidance that clears up confusion. Post-Crescent
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Focus is saying no to good ideas.
~ Sam Altman
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