Tag Archives: Appleton
Football exhibit expected to draw Packers fans
A traveling football exhibit is expected to bring at least 37,000 visitors to downtown Appleton. The Pro Football Hall of Fame's "Gridiron Glory" opens at the History Museum at the Castle on June 30. ...
Mar 14, 2018
2 arrested for BB gun shooting outside Menards
Two people are in custody after Appleton police say someone shot a BB gun outside of Menards on the city's east side. They say the two were asked to leave the store because of suspicious activity arou...
Mar 14, 2018
Decision on music delayed for downtown bar
There won't be a decision on outdoor music at a bar in downtown Appleton, until at least next week. The owner of Fox River House on Walnut Street is asking for exceptions to the city's noise rules for...
Mar 14, 2018 (Image from the City of Appleton)
Pro football exhibit coming to Appleton
A touring exhibit from the Pro Football Hall of Fame will be in downtown Appleton starting this summer. The History Museum at the Castle will host "Gridiron Glory" from June 30th to January 6th of nex...
Mar 14, 2018
Tourism conference wraps up
Stakeholders in the tourism industry are heading out of town, after a statewide convention came to a close last night. The annual Governor's Conference on Tourism was in downtown Appleton. Pam Seidl o...
Mar 14, 2018 (Photo from WHBY archives)
DNR hosting local waterfowl hunting meeting
People have a chance to talk about the DNR's proposed waterfowl hunting season in the Appleton area tonight. The agency is holding a meeting at the Agricultural Services Center in Grand Chute. It's in...
Mar 14, 2018 (Image from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources)
Report: 7 schools catching up on achievement gap
A report shows there's progress in closing the achievement gap at seven elementary schools in the Appleton district. The state is providing extra funding, based on the number of lower-income students....
Mar 13, 2018
Boat tours coming to Fox River in Appleton
A company will start offering boat tours of the Fox River in the Appleton area this spring. Fox River Tours is expanding from the De Pere area. Owner Candice Mortara says their River Tyme Too boat wil...
Mar 13, 2018
Bidding process set for Appvion
There's a timeline for Appvion to go through the process of selling its assets. A federal court set a deadline of April 19th for buyers to make an offer for the Appleton-based company. Appvion already...
Mar 13, 2018 (Image provided by Appvion)
State launches new tourism ads
State tourism officials launched a new ad campaign, highlighting the state's German heritage and a wheelchair basketball star. The ads were unveiled during a conference at the Fox Cities Exhibition Ce...
Mar 12, 2018 (Photo from WHBY archives)
