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Here’s your weekly roundup of what happened in and around Kaukauna and the Fox Valley.

Winter parking restrictions now in effect in Kaukauna

Winter parking restrictions go into effect annually in Kaukauna on Dec. 1.

Kaukauna Mayor Tony Penterman to run for 5th term

Tony Penterman, Kaukauna's mayor since 2018, told Kaukauna Community News on Sunday that he plans to run for a fifth two-year term.

Kaukauna mayor, two school board seats among races on the ballot in the spring 2026 election

Candidates can begin circulating nomination papers Monday, Dec. 1, for the Tuesday, April 7, 2026 election.

LIVE UPDATES: Fox Valley prepares for major winter storm

Winter storm warnings and watches are in effect in northeast Wisconsin from 9 a.m. Saturday through 6 a.m. Sunday.

Appleton mayor responds as community concern grows over excessive vehicle noise

APPLETON — Appleton Mayor Jake Woodford on Tuesday published a community letter addressing concerns about excessive vehicle noise and outlining the city of Appleton’s enforcement approach and next steps. In the letter, Woodford says the city is actively addressing community concerns about excessive vehicle noise and traffic safety, which includes reconfiguring College Avenue, revising noise […]

Dr. Daniel Kaiser joins Kaukauna Clinic as family medicine provider

Kaukauna Clinic is welcoming Dr. Daniel Kaiser as its newest family medicine provider.

Four names chosen as finalists for new middle school in Kaukauna

The Kaukauna Area School District Board of Education has selected four finalists as names for the new middle school.

Going to the Appleton Christmas parade? Here’s what you need to know

The 54th Downtown Appleton Christmas Parade will begin at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025.  

Ballard Road diverging diamond interchange is now open in Appleton

The Ballard Road interchange in Appleton is now open to traffic.

After 40 years of delighting visitors at the 1000 Islands Environmental Center in Kaukauna, Jabber the parrot now needs help with his growing medial bills.

‘It’s a tremendous loss,’ 1000 Islands Environmental Center in Kaukauna mourns death of Jabber the parrot

Jabber the parrot, who delighted visitors to the 1000 Islands Environmental Center in Kaukauna for more than 40 years.