Free fishing basics for kids at 1000 Islands
KAUKAUNA — Join Don Murray at the 1000 Islands Environmental Center to explore the basics of fishing. Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 9:30 a.m to 11 a.m. Learn how to cast…
School supply drive happening now at Kaukauna Public Library
KAUKAUNA — Donations of school supplies currently are being accepted at the Kaukauna Public Library. Pickup is Aug. 14, beginning at 8:15 a.m. while supplies last. No registration required, no…
80 calves safe after pickup pulling trailer catches fire
VANDENBROEK — A pickup truck carrying 80 calves became fully engulfed in flames Friday morning, but the calves were uninjured and tended to by first responders. According to a news…
Kaukauna is the latest area community to end contract for Flock Safety surveillance cameras
KAUKAUNA — The City of Kaukauna will not renew its contract with Flock Safety that expired in June of 2026, Police Chief Jamie Graff announced Wednesday. The city joins multiple…
Dick’s Drive-In responds to generous tip from anonymous customer
KAUKAUNA — A post thanking an anonymous customer for a generous tip has gone viral on the Dick’s Drive-In Facebook page. Apparently the man came in Friday evening, placed his…
Brandt retires from Kaukauna Police Department
KAUKAUNA — Officer Jim Brandt is retiring following a 26-year career in law enforcement, including the last 7 years serving th Kaukauna Police Department. Throughout his career, Brandt served in…
UPDATE: Three children dead after boat capsizes in Southern Wisconsin storm
UPDATE 9 p.m.: Authorities have confirmed that three children died Friday after the boat they were on capsized in Geneva Lake during a strong storm. All the children on the…
Fundraiser launched for Kaukauna crossing guard killed in Appleton accident involving dump truck rollover
KAUKAUNA — Kaukauna crossing guard Vicki Wagner is being described as one of the kindest, most genuine souls a person could ever meet, and she made an ordinary part of…
GoFundMe launched for family of Florida teen killed in tragic Grand Chute accident
GRAND CHUTE — Family members of the Florida teen killed Monday when a passenger van crashed into a business in Grand Chute have launched a GoFundMe to return the young…
Teen dies, two others injured, as van crashes into building in Grand Chute
UPDATE: Family members of the Florida teen killed Monday when a van crashed into a business in Grand Chute have launched a GoFundMe to return the young man’s body home…