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
St. Norbert performance features four accomplished Kaukauna actors
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
Kinas has strong finish in 2017 Fox Firecracker 5k
KAUKAUNA -- Cailin Kinas, 14, who will be a high school freshman in the fall, was the second place women's finisher July 4 in the 2017 Fox Firecracker 5K run. She finished 30th overall, with a time of 19:20. Jonathan Fleischmann was the top men's finisher from Kaukauna, coming in 11th with
No injuries after car crashes through bank window
Summer school students advised to bring bottled water to class Tuesday
KAUKAUNA -- The Kaukauna School District is advising summer school students who attend classes at Kaukauna High School to bring bottled water Tuesday, June 27, 2017 and Wednesday, June 28, 2017. There will be no drinking water available at the high school following Monday's boil water/bottle water advisory from Kaukauna Utilities,
