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
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Water tower woes: Paint sprays onto nearby vehicles in Kaukauna
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
Kaukauna’s Expera sold to Finnish paper maker Ahlstrom-Munksjö Oyj
News release NEW YORK, (PRNewswire) -- KPS Capital Partners, LP announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement, through an affiliate, to sell Expera Specialty Solutions, LLC to Ahlstrom-Munksjö Oyj, of Finland, a global leader in fiber-based materials, for $615 million. Headquartered in Kaukauna, Expera employs approximately 1,800 people. KPS created Expera in June 2013 by completing two
Firefighters respond to two separate fires, both caused by smoking materials
Sen. Baldwin joins Kaukauna Community leaders for roundtable on illegal opioids
KAUKAUNA – U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin met with local law enforcement, first responders and community leaders today in Kaukauna to discuss ways Washington can do more to support local efforts to fight illicit opioids, fentanyl and methamphetamine. “Washington needs to step up and be a stronger partner to help local communities
Kaukauna election preview: Candidate statements for mayor, alder, clerk/treasurer
By Barb Betcher KAUKAUNA -- The following candidates will be on the Feb. 20, 2018 Kaukauna primary election ballot. These statements are a short summary of their background/qualifications, reason for running, and goals. Join the discussion on Kaukauna's spring election in the Kaukauna Elections Facebook group. HERE. Feb. 20, 2018 primary: Districts 1
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
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
