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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
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Appleton International Airport announces its fifth airlilne to help travelers escape ‘winter chill'
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – Appleton International Airport (ATW) officials met with media on Tuesday morning to unveil a new carrier coming to its concourse. Sun Country Airlines will join ATW as a new carrier, providing another nonstop route to travelers in the region. Brewers' Jose Quintana to make rehab appearance with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 'Our entire team is thrilled to be able to expand flight offerings to our entire community of northeast Wisconsin,' ATW Director Abe Weber said. 'Starting on January 30, travelers will be able to enjoy a fast and easy non-stop destination to Fort Myers to escape the winter chill.' The new route is set to debut in January 2026, with two non-stop flights per week to Fort Myers, now the 21st destination out of ATW. The two flight pattern will increase to four per week in and around March for spring break travelers. City of Green Bay to kick off Pride Month with a flag-raising and resource fair During the first few months of the two-flight pattern, travelers can book flights to Fort Myers out of ATW on Mondays and Fridays, with the spring break flights adding Sunday and Thursday availability. The addition of Fort Myers marks the 21st destination out of ATW, and makes Sun Country the fifth airline to serve out of Appleton. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Entertainment
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Fox Cities Performing Arts Center celebrates culture & arrival of new Hmong American school
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month is celebrated annually each May, and this year marks the 50th anniversary of Hmong refugees resettling in the United States. The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center hosted a celebration of Hmong culture on Thursday evening to get the party started early. Appleton International Airport unveils completion of new concourse expansion ahead of NFL Draft The event was assisted by multiple Hmong organizations, including the new Hmong American Immersion School (HAIS), which opens this Fall. Dr. Thai Xiong, the Impact Director for HAIS, said it's a Charter School in Appleton to teach the language and history of Hmong culture in the core curriculum. Dr. Xiong said that Hmong culture has made its mark on the community over the past 50 years, exemplified by the arrival of HAIS. Longtime member of Blue Man Group and Oshkosh North alum honored in ceremony 'Culturally, back then, little was known,' Dr. Xiong said. 'Right now, in the present, we're having the first Hmong charter school in northeast Wisconsin, 50 years after the Hmong people settled in the United States. The AAPI Month Community event kicked off at 5 p.m., featuring multiple ways to pay homage to the culture and history through performances, music, food and stories. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Yahoo
Story of man who robbed Appleton bank to avoid homelessness highlights importance of seeking help
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – Organizations in the Fox Cities remind the public that there are resources in our community that can help people in desperate situations. This reminder comes after a sentencing hearing for a man who admitted to robbing a bank after losing his job because he felt that going to jail was a better outcome than homelessness. 'I would just like to apologize for what I did, I'm sorry that I had to involve other people and that I didn't seek help or advice to do something more proper,' Martin Schiedermayer said in court Thursday afternoon before a judge sentenced him to five years in prison followed by seven years of extended supervision. The judge and the prosecutor both expressed sympathy for Schiedermayer's situation, but didn't excuse his decision to rob the bank and put others in danger. Appleton International Airport unveils completion of new concourse expansion ahead of NFL Draft Over at the Salvation Army of the Fox Cities, development director Kristal Knudtson said it's heartbreaking to see situations like this happen when there are so many resources in the Fox Cities. Schiedermayer had told police that he had lost his job and was having trouble applying for unemployment aid. Job placement and getting clients unemployment aid are things that the Salvation Army case managers frequently help their clients with. They also do educational programs for incarcerated individuals to help them get jobs once they are out of jail. 'What you can feel good about is that there are neighbors in your community that want to put hope in your hopelessness,' said Knudtson. 'We're here to help. Asking for help isn't weakness, it's courage.' Longtime member of Blue Man Group and Oshkosh North alum honored in ceremony She said the Salvation Army of the Fox Cities also helps people with food insecurity and can connect people with resources to help them find housing options. 'We want people to know that going to jail, it's a quick fix, not a solution,' Knudtson said. 'If we can get with individuals who are looking for help, this early help can avoid desperate situations like this story.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Business
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Appleton International Airport unveils completion of new concourse expansion ahead of NFL Draft
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – The Appleton International Airport has longed for this day, and it finally arrived on Thursday as the new concourse expansion reached completion, one week before the NFL Draft begins in Green Bay. From April 23 through April 27, there are 272 inbound and outbound flights, the most in northeast Wisconsin during Draft week. Officials held an open house for it on Thursday. Longtime member of Blue Man Group and Oshkosh North alum honored in ceremony Fortunately, those new gates are ready to handle it, Appleton Airport Director Abe Weber said about the project which was contributed to by many groups. 'This portion of the concourse is going to into operation on Monday, April 21, and be up and running for the Draft,' Weber said. 'This is a really big project and it took contributions from a lot of people, from federal to state to local. There were a lot of supporters.' The $66-million expansion project is multiple phases and was also designed with , which the airport is notorious for. The entire project adds about 47,000 square feet to the airport, which will more than double its facility. 'Busiest week in 20 years': Airports make final preparations for tens of thousands of draft visitors The airport is a massive economic impact in the community as well, with Outagamie County Executive Thomas Nelson $700 million in annual economic activity. More expansion details are available on the Appleton International Airport website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Business
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Appleton International Airport Director named ‘Best Airport Partner' by online airline news outlet
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – Appleton International Airport's Director Abe Weber was honored in Phoenix on February 27 as the 'best airport partner' by The Cranky Flier. The Cranky Flier is an online outlet which covers news throughout the airline industry along with other content regarding the industry. Son of Packers Hall of Famer and former Super Bowl winner Antonio Freeman scores first MLS goal Weber was one of many nominated by North and South American airline representatives as the industry's top air service and development leader. Multiple airlines that selected Weber credited his marketing ability, especially as Weber and his staff make sure to hold an event celebrating each time an airline expands existing or announces new routes. NFL reps in town for final site visit before Draft, share details at Green Bay common council meeting 'When we announced American's daily nonstop route to Dallas, we went all out,' Weber said in the release. 'We produced a video with horses trotting down College Avenue, hosted the horses in the terminal, broke out the cowboy hats, and celebrated with our team and travelers.' For more details on The Cranky Flier, visit their official website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
