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

Kaukauna Galloping Ghosts head softball coach Tim Roehrig. KCN photo

Kaukauna’s hall-of-fame softball coach, Tim Roehrig, is stepping down

Tim Roehrig, who led the Kaukauna Ghosts softball team to six state titles, including four of the past five years, leaves the program after 27 years at the helm.

Photo by Dave Vissers. More photos at Dave Vissers Photography

Final: Kaukauna Ghosts fall to reigning D3 state champion Notre Dame in season opener

The Kaukauna Galloping Ghosts football team begins its 2025 season Thursday with a home game against Notre Dame Academy.

Craig Culver makes surprise visit to newest Wisconsin restaurant

Craig Culver, the eponymous pitchman for his family's chain of restaurants as synonymous with Wisconsin as cheese and badgers, paid a surprise visit Tuesday to the newest store in Combined Locks.

NBA star Haliburton pledges $3 million to former high school Oshkosh West

NBA star Tyrese Haliburton returned to his alma mater, Oshkosh North High School, on Friday to host a basketball camp for local youth and announce a significant donation to the school's athletic programs.

Woman’s body found in water at Door County’s Peninsula State Park

An investigation is under way after the body of a 61-year-old woman was found in the water in Door County's Peninsula State Park.

Grignon Mansion Civil War history days. Photos by Mary Seleen

Civil War history demonstration weekend at Kaukauna’s Grignon Mansion

Wander back in time this weekend and experience the sights and sounds of the Civil War when Company E of the Second Wisconsin Infantry Association sets up camp on the grounds of the Grignon Mansion in Kaukauna.

New Combined Locks Culver’s opens Monday

COMBINED LOCKS — Fox Valley residents now have another nearby option to dine at the popular Culver’s restaurant chain that is ubiquitous in Wisconsin. The restaurant, 503 Martineau Road, held its grand opening on Monday, Aug. 18, according to the Heart of the Valley Chamber of Commerce’s website. A ribbon cutting ceremony took place at 9 […]

Kaukauna football kicks off 2025 season Thursday; Here’s the full schedule

The Kaukauna Galloping Ghosts football team begins its 2025 season Thursday with a home game against Notre Dame Academy.

Kaukauna police seek motorcyclist suspected of eluding officer

Kaukauna police are looking to identify a man riding motorcycle connected to an eluding investigation.

Kaukauna pool closes for the season Sunday; Splash pad to remain open

The pool at the Kaukauna Aquatic Center will close for the season on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025.