KAUKAUNA -- Employees of businesses near the recently painted Kaukauna water tower near I-41 are fuming after discovering spraypaint from the project drifted onto their vehicles. Craig Vantoll of Electric Motor Services told WBAY-TV that about a month and a half ago he noticed blue paint overspray on employee vehicles parked at
Author: Dan Plutchak
McCabe makes fashion statement on first day of school at West Virginia
MORGANTOWN, WV -- It's back to school season, and that includes Kaukauna's Jordan McCabe who began his college career last week at the West Virginia University. McCabe, who graduated from Kaukauna High School in the spring after leading his team to its second state championship in his four years will now
Daredevil Lions fan appears to troll Packers just miles from Lambeau Field
KAUKAUNA -- Just miles from Lambeau Field, a mischievous Lions fan appears to be trolling the Green Bay Packers. The city of Kaukauna currently is having one of its water towers painted along Interstate 41, the main highway heading north to Green Bay. This week, the words "Go Lions" were sand blasted
Firefighters respond to two separate fires, both caused by smoking materials
No foul play suspected in death of driver found in burned-out car
KAUKAUNA -- The driver found in a burned-out car discovered early Dec. 23, 2017 likely became disoriented and was unable to escape her vehicle when it became stuck on railroad tracks and burned, according to police. Police discovered the burning car approximately 2:30a.m. Saturday on the railroad tracks near Holly Ct. along the Fox River. The
Familiar names considering run for Kaukauna mayor
KAUKAUNA -- Longtime mayor Gene Rosin's decision to step down after his current term has set up a competitive race for his replacement. So far, five familiar names have taken out nomination papers, according to Clerk/Treasurer Susan Duda. For mayor, Brian Roebke, Tony Penterman, Sam Kelly, Marty DeCoster, and Joe Grundy took
Reeves announces run for District 3 city council seat in Kaukauna
KAUKAUNA -- Trail Reeves has announced he will run for alderman in District 3 in Kaukauna in the spring 2018 election. He is currently collecting signatures to file with the city clerk to get onto the ballot. Election day is April 3, 2018. A primary would be Feb. 20, 2018, if necessary. A resident of
School board member Kelly announces run for mayor
KAUKAUNA -- Sam Kelly, a member of the Kaukauna School board, announced he will run for mayor in the spring 2018 election. Election day is April 3, 2018. A primary would be Feb. 20, 2018, if necessary. Longtime Kaukauna Mayor Gene Rosin announced back in September that he would not run for re-election, according
Lost out-of-towners ask police for directions, end up in jail
KAUKAUNA -- After being flagged down Saturday by two men unfamiliar with the city, police discovered a cache of what they say are stolen goods and weapons. Early Saturday morning Aug.12, 2017, two 20-year-old males waved down a Kaukauna police officer for directions, saying they were lost, according to a post
Investor eyes former Gustman’s site for hotel project
KAUKAUNA -- A new investor may have interest in a hotel project on the former Gustman's auto dealership site on Kaukauna's north side. A hotel originally had been part of a master plan for the Grand KaKalin redevelopment that also included senior housing. A feasibility study in 2013 indicated that a hotel
