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Appleton
Friday, November 14th, 2025
Good morning, Appleton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Appleton’s Community Living Room in downtown Appleton offers a free space where trained staff deliver emotional CPR to help people feel less isolated and support those in distress. The model launched last October — community groups statewide plan to copy the idea to build connections and prevent suicide. Post-Crescent
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Officials identified twin sisters Haley and Kayla Fritsch—26-year-old daycare teachers—as the victims of a house fire in Howard that destroyed a home and killed multiple pets, and Brown County Sheriff's Office is still investigating the cause of death. WOSH-AM
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A dispute between a nine-year-old and an 11-year-old on a school bus in Grand Chute at 3:30 p.m. Thursday ended when a fire extinguisher was discharged—forcing students to evacuate the bus while first responders examined them and found no serious injuries. FOX 11
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers open their Christmas light display at Fox Cities Stadium featuring 1.1 million lights — the display includes a 30-foot tree and offers fans train rides, letter-to-Santa stations, s'mores, and more as part of a new five-year agreement. FOX 11
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ State report cards show that local school districts in Appleton, Green Bay, Oshkosh and Fond du Lac are exceeding expectations—De Pere School District earned the highest rating while Woodland Intermediate in Kimberly reached 98.5 percent and Columbus Elementary in Appleton did not meet expectations. WHBY
- ➤ The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction released report cards for the 2024-25 school year that showed only nine of 25 voucher schools in the Fox Cities received accountability scores because many schools had too few students taking the test for published data. The report cards also noted that these schools will receive about $23.5 million in funding for the next school year—supporting the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program. Post-Crescent
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wisconsinites saw rare aurora borealis displays this week as strong geomagnetic storms lit up the northern U.S. sky—readers can use the Space Weather Prediction Center's forecast tools and local weather reports to spot future shows. Post-Crescent
- ➤ Residents saw the northern lights light up Wisconsin skies on Nov. 11th-12th and Nov. 12th-13th as strong geomagnetic storms pushed the display farther south—meteorologists said the sun’s current solar maximum and better smartphone cameras have helped more people see the lights. Post-Crescent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Drivers going south on I-41 regain easier access with the off-ramp to State 15/Northland Avenue reopening today in Grand Chute—part of a multi-year project to expand 23 miles of the highway. The project also includes a new on-ramp from Northland opening the week of November 24 and a Ballard Road interchange set to open later this month. Post-Crescent
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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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Sisters Christmas Catechism: CSI - Bethlehem
7-8:30 p.m. — Fox Cities Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Solve the holiday mystery that has intrigued historians in this festive performance by Sister.
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Timber Rattlers Holiday Lights
5-8 p.m. — Neuroscience Group Field — $13 General Admission — Experience over a million dazzling lights synchronized to your favorite Christmas tunes amidst family-friendly activities.
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Fox Valley Symphony - Hearts In Harmony
4-5:30 p.m. — Fox Cities Performing Arts Center — Tickets available — Enjoy holiday classics with local choirs and the Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra Brass and Percussion.
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Gabriel Rutledge Comedy Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Skyline Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with acclaimed comedian Gabriel Rutledge.
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Gabriel Rutledge Comedy Show
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Skyline Comedy Club — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of laughs with past winners of acclaimed comedy competitions.
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