KAUKAUNA -- Gavin Schmitt, an author and volunteer with the Friends of the Kaukauna Public Library, is hoping to bring historical editions of local newspapers into the digital age. Schmitt is raising money to benefit Friends of the Kaukauna Public Library's effort, and his GoFundMe.com page already has raised nearly $900 of a
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What’s going on at Kaukauna’s Fassbender Park?
KAUKAUNA -- Fassbender Park in downtown Kaukauna, longtime home of the Kaukauna Club Cheese Crock, is undergoing a transformation. Work began recently on work to revitalize the park to create a space that will allow for an amphitheater and occasional acoustic music performances. The David and Rita Nelson Family Fund donated $28,000
Funding for Kaukauna’s Veterans Memorial Bridge advances
KAUKAUNA -- Funding to make Kaukauna's Veteran's Memorial lift bridge operational again got a boost Friday when the state's budget writing committee indicated it would allow the city to qualify for a $1.7 million state grant. The city of Kaukauna is currently under orders of the U.S. Coast Guard to make the Veterans Memorial Lift Bridge
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Crooks Avenue closed at Ann Street through Friday for water main break
KAUKAUNA -- The intersection/median at Crooks Avenue and Ann Street is closed through Friday due to emergency repairs of the water main. The intersection is estimated to re-open on Friday afternoon with possible partial opening occurring sooner, according to a news release from the city of Kaukauna. Please use alternate routes if
Voters reject Kaukauna school referendum, other local results
KAUKAUNA -- Voters rejected a nearly $33 million school referendum Tuesday by a vote of 3,007 to 2,690. (Results from WBAY) Kaukauna School Referendum Outagamie, Brown $32,930,000 for multiple school renovations, new gymnasium and security improvements 100% Reporting No 3,007 53% Winner Yes 2,690 47% Kaukauna City Council - District 3 Outagamie 100% Reporting Brian Schell Skelly 356 52% Winner Thomas McGinnis 331 48% Return To Top Kaukauna City Council - District 4 Outagamie 100% Reporting Pennie
Rico’s Family Restaurant in Kaukauna expected to reopen Tuesday
KAUKAUNA -- After posting a notice on their door Sunday that they would be closed until further notice, Rico's Family Restaurant says they expect to reopen Tuesday. In a message to Kaukauna Community News Sunday evening, the owners wrote, "We will open the restaurant back up on Tuesday morning." In a post
Kaukauna boys golf ranked 3rd in preseason coaches poll
KAUKAUNA -- The Kaukauna High School boys golf team is ranked No. 3 in the preseason poll from the Golf Coaches Association of Wisconsin. Marquette was ranked first and Marquette second. Last season, the Ghosts won the Fox Valley Association team championship, then added Division 1 regional and sectional titles before heading into
Driver uninjured after being trapped inside vehicle
KAUKAUNA -- The driver of an SUV that rolled up onto a snowbank Friday evening was uninjured after becoming trapped inside until being rescued by firefighters. A part of Crooks Avenue near E. Ann Street was closed temporarily while the vehicle was stabilized so firefighters could get the driver out. The driver
Goats enlisted to battle invasive plants at 1000 Islands
KAUKAUNA -- A group of goats are the novel and natural approach to battling invasive plants at 1000 Islands Environmental Center in Kaukauna. (Swipe down for video) The goats are on loan from Mulberry Lane Farm, and 1000 Islands is testing to see how they will work as a way to battle unwanted plants. The goats also
