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Appleton
Saturday, November 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Appleton. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A local salon went viral when stylist Randy Waddell Jr. taught a father-daughter hairstyling class during customer appreciation week in November—its TikTok video drew millions of views and led to plans for another session on January 16th. The class helps dads bond with their daughters while Waddell works to meet unique hair care needs in the community. WBAY
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Jaripeo Mexican Grill, a 20-year fixture in Appleton, will permanently close on November 30 as owners Oscar and Laura Sandoval retire from the restaurant business— they expressed gratitude to local patrons in a heartfelt post. WOSH-AM
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Appleton International Airport will run 238 inbound and outbound flights during Thanksgiving week—welcoming 20,000 passengers as it expects to hit one million travelers this year. Airport Director Abe Weber said the airport will be fully staffed for the busy travel period and encouraged passengers to plan ahead for smoother travel. FOX 11
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Wisconsin Department of Health Services said Friday that a CDC website update falsely links vaccines to autism—contradicting decades of research that found no connection. The department vowed to review federal communications and correct misleading information to protect family health. WBAY
- ➤ ThedaCare launched a Rural Health Initiative to bring care directly to patients in rural Northeast Wisconsin by providing home visits and tele-health check-ups to those who face transportation challenges. The program aims to manage chronic diseases faster and reduce long drives to specialty centers — a step to improve timely care. WTAQ
- ➤ Appleton Public Library launched a 'No Questions Asked' collection on mental health, substance abuse and grief that lets visitors take free books and resources without needing to check them out. The collection, funded by United Way Fox Cities (including an overdose aid kit and hotline info) aims to reduce stigma around asking for help (it is a trial to see if the community finds it useful) and was available during normal library hours. FOX 11
- ➤ With Thanksgiving near, the Appleton Fire Department warns families to stay alert in the kitchen—distractions and unsafe turkey fryers have contributed to a rise in cooking fires statewide. Officials advise keeping children away from hot appliances and using a lid to smother an oil fire—measures aimed at preventing the 240% spike in fires on Thanksgiving Day. WOSH-AM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday at Fleet Farm in Grand Chute, about 500 early customers received free hats and in-store discounts—preparing for today's deer hunt season that starts at sunrise. Hunters in the Fox Valley are ready to keep a long tradition alive while officials expect mild weather to help the busy day in the field. FOX 11
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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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Holiday Gift & Craft Show
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Fox Cities Exhibition Center — $5 — Explore a variety of vintage and handmade goods just in time for the holiday season.
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