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1. Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce Support for 49 Projects to Improve Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities, Trail Projects, and Support Safer Routes to School Across the State (silentsportsmagazine.com) — Appleton is set to receive nearly $750,000 in federal funds for the new Southpoint Powerline Trail, expanding safe biking and walking options in the city. The grant is part of a $32 million statewide package from Gov. Evers and WisDOT to improve trails, sidewalks, and Safe Routes to School projects in dozens of Wisconsin communities.
2. Appleton police arrest driver after rollover crash with children in vehicle (wbay.com) — Appleton police arrested a driver after a rollover crash left a vehicle upside down in shallow water off a local highway, with two improperly secured children miraculously unhurt. All occupants were evaluated at a hospital, and police are using the incident to stress planning sober rides and avoiding drunk driving in Appleton.
3. Rain brings out yellow flags at Road America GT Challenge (fdlreporter.com) — Wet weather made for a dramatic GT World Challenge America race day at Road America in Elkhart Lake, with frequent yellow flags and slick conditions. Appleton resident Jonathon Wendt and other fans braved the rain to watch colorful Ferraris, Porsches, and McLarens battle through the corners under umbrellas and ponchos.
4. How much income do you need to afford daycare in 2026? (auburnpub.com) — Rising daycare costs hit home in Appleton, where kids at Amy & Kids Co. Nature Playschool illustrate how essential – and expensive – quality care can be. The piece explains how families nationwide juggle careers with childcare bills and outlines tax breaks and workplace benefits that can soften the financial blow.
5. Veterans return from 9/11 memorial retreat in New York (wbay.com) — Dozens of Appleton-area veterans who served in the Global War on Terror are back home after a four-day healing retreat to New York's 9/11 memorial and other historic sites. The trip focused on reflection, shared stories, and building supportive connections with fellow veterans and first responders who understand their experiences.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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