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Appleton
Saturday, December 13th, 2025
Good morning, Appleton. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of December.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ After 40 years at UWO Fox Cities, the Fox Valley Concert Band has moved rehearsals to Xavier High School and other spaces since Winnebago County took over the campus in June. The group (50 members) must secure a new home by January for its March concert. WBAY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ State records show that roughly 100 of 421 public school districts operate a licensed pool, including three at the Appleton Area School District + the list uses official data to reveal pool access across Wisconsin schools. Post-Crescent
- ➤ At Valley View Elementary in Kaukauna, second graders received 42 custom winter hats on Friday, secretly knitted by the local Yarn It All group based on designs they created; teacher Tricia Vertz said she hopes the project will continue next year. WBAY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Wisconsin State Patrol launched its holiday season Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign to boost impaired driving prevention through New Year’s Day. The campaign follows last season’s 403 impaired driver crashes (nine fatalities) and urges drivers to plan ahead and choose safe rides. WOSH-AM
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Appleton outdoor workers such as tow operator Zach Van Linn and Topper's Pizza driver Steele Priest brace for an arctic blast this weekend by layering up and preparing supplies (including insulated gloves and boots) to stay warm, while advising residents to check their vehicles for good batteries, tires, and brakes. WOSH-AM
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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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Brian Bates Live Comedy Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Skyline Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughs with Nashville comedian Brian Bates.
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Brian Bates Live Comedy Show
5-6:30 p.m. — Skyline Comedy Club — Ticket price varies — Enjoy a night of laughter with Nashville comedian Brian Bates, known for his Dry Bar Comedy special.
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John Caparulo Live Comedy Show
10:30 PM — Skyline Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughs with comedian John Caparulo, known for his relatable humor and appearances on hit shows.
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