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Appleton
Saturday, November 1st, 2025
Good morning, Appleton. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ New London hunter Alex Buchan is donating venison to food pantries—helping families who may face SNAP delays amid a federal shutdown as the Wisconsin DNR’s Deer Donation Program connects hunters with local food assistance providers. WBAY
- ➤ Disturbia of Appleton featured a spooky Halloween display that attracted visitors on Oct. 31 and will remain open for one more week to raise funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital — and the Dravet Syndrome Foundation, which supports Kim Jones’s 14-year-old nephew. WBAY
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Michael Lynch said on October 26th that after he found the missing cat Walter by his mother's home in Kaukauna, a police officer promised to take it to a shelter but left it in a field 15 minutes away — Lynch has now requested body cam footage to review the incident and address the alleged abandonment under Wisconsin law. Post-Crescent
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Appleton History Museum is hosting a grand opening today from 4 to 7 p.m. for the new exhibit Révérence that honors the lasting legacy of the Makaroff School of Ballet and its roots from wartime Europe — the display shows how the family built a key part of local arts and culture. FOX 11
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Tony Evers signed a bipartisan law on October 31 that bans most student cell phone use in classrooms—school boards must set policies by July with exceptions for emergencies, student health needs, and school-issued devices. He said the law will help reduce distractions and protect students, though he preferred local control over such decisions. Post-Crescent
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Oct. 29 at 10:13 p.m., a Neenah officer’s dashcam captured a meteor streaking by as he left ThedaCare Regional Medical Center Emergency Department & no meteorite was reported locally. NASA explained that meteors burn up in Earth’s atmosphere, showing the flash was a brief burst of light. Post-Crescent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local leaders warn that food pantries, which currently serve 1 in 8 SNAP users, will face even greater strain if funding is cut off today during the government shutdown. Nonprofits are urging representatives to take steps to keep SNAP benefits funded so that families can continue being fed. WBAY
- ➤ Food pantries across the Fox Valley saw nearly 100 more families in the past week as residents worried about a pause in SNAP benefits during the government shutdown—federal judges ruled on Friday that SNAP will continue to be funded using contingency funds. WOSH-AM
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2025 Geriatric Conference
8 AM-5 PM — Hilton Appleton Paper Valley — $449.99 — Enhance your expertise with cutting-edge strategies in geriatric care over two impactful days.
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Fox Valley Symphony Concert
3:00 – 4:30 PM — Fox Cities Performing Arts Center — Ticket information required — Experience an afternoon of musical collaboration and expressive arts.
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Ronan Donovan: A Journey Through Exploration
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Fox Cities Performing Arts Center — Tickets required — Explore unique perspectives through the stories of modern-day adventurers.
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Weekend Jam Camp
5:30-8 p.m. — Heid Music — $225 tuition — Learn to jam in a hands-on bluegrass camp under expert instruction.
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Grateful Groove Holiday Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Fox Cities Performing Arts Center — Ticket required — Celebrate the season with a festive holiday concert featuring local performers.
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Foxy Writer's Club
5-7 p.m. — The Tardigrade's Bookshelf — Free entry — A lively writing group for local authors to share ideas and gain feedback across all genres.
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The Unteachables Comedy Show
4:00–5:30 p.m. — Skyline Comedy Club — Tickets available — Experience the uproarious antics of a unique group of educators turned comedians.
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