With Wisconsin's 2025-27 biennial budget signed into law, the Appleton Area School District is beginning to plan how to address its budget deficit.

The plans include a wide sidewalk across the overpass and a bike lane on either side, funded by both the state and the city.

Appleton ranked 53rd on the nationwide list and second on the Wisconsin-only list, only behind Eau Claire. According to the report, Appleton's median home value is $220,113, placing it well below ...