Good morning, Appleton.

On November 14, professional hiker Masa from Japan completed a 65-day trek along the Ice Age Trail that began on Sept.

10—Wisconsin residents supported his journey by leaving food, water, and encouragement along the trail, which brought communities together.

Allegiant Airlines pilots picketed at Appleton International Airport Tuesday as their union, Teamsters Local 2118, demanded an end to delays in contract talks while the airline maintained a full schedule.

Allegiant said its new deal offered higher wages and better retirement benefits—though the union said the proposal was not fair.

Wisconsin's 9-day gun deer season begins Saturday morning—DNR estimates the state's herd of about 2 million deer creates an annual economic impact of $2.6 billion, with 88% coming from this season—and the period will be key for hunters.

Boys and Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley received an anonymous $1.4 million gift to expand its STEM and workforce readiness programs for youth.

Officials said the new program, which includes makers labs, VR career simulations, robotics, coding classes and a STEM camp that runs for one week, will serve over 4,000 youth in Appleton, Menasha and Neenah over the next three years—helping them explore careers and learn new skills.

Fox Cities residents formed the Little Lake Butte des Morts Lake Association at the Appleton Yacht Club by approving bylaws, electing leaders and setting a $25 annual membership fee to fund cleanup efforts.

The group will survey members and form committees to tackle issues such as algae, invasive species and shoreline erosion in the lake — steps prompted by a recent water quality study.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.