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Appleton
Tuesday, December 16th, 2025
Good morning, Appleton. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of December.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Breadsmith offered its scratch-made stollen on Dec. 12 at 670 N. Westhill Blvd in Appleton and the holiday sweet bread features rum-soaked fruits + candied lemon and orange while containing no additives or preservatives. Post-Crescent
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Shock rockers Gwar will perform as part of their Gor Gor Strikes Back Tour at the Epic Event Center on April 5; opening acts include Soulfly + King Parrot, with ticket sales starting at 10 a.m. Friday and presale access Tuesday for mailing list subscribers. FOX 11
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Average gas prices in Appleton have dropped to $2.56 per gallon today, a 2.8-cent decrease from last week. This local decline follows a national trend as refineries increase output plus OPEC adds oil production, driving prices to their lowest since March 2021 according to GasBuddy. WTAQ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today, Jim Strick (communications director for Neenah schools) shared his lifelong passion for sports announcing and stressed the importance of naming accuracy in the final Hallway Voices column of 2025. Post-Crescent
- ➤ Local education experts advise parents to use state report card data and school finder tools today—resources that help compare public, private, charter, and magnet schools. Educators stress that school visits and teacher conversations are key to understanding a child's unique learning style and choosing the right fit. Post-Crescent
- ➤ Packers players John Fitzpatrick, Lecitus Smith and Dalton Cooper visited Oneida Nation and Doty Elementary Schools Monday to read to students and hand out free books while giving each student three titles and an extra 250 books for school libraries. WBAY
- ➤ The Kaukauna Area School District held its first public meeting to review four finalist names for the new middle school based on 255 community submissions. Community members will share more input at a public hearing scheduled for Jan. 12 (5:30 p.m.) before the board votes on the official name. WOSH-AM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love’s Hands of 10ve foundation has urged Wisconsin K-12 sports teams to apply for free Nike cleats by Dec. 31. Applicants will be announced in January. FOX 11
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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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