Decorated Marine aviator keynotes Appleton Veterans Day ceremony 2026
APPLETON — Lt. Gen. “Wolfy” Iiams, United States Marine Corps Retired, will be this year’s keynote speaker at the Fox Valley Veterans Council Veterans Day Tribute. The event will be held inside of the Outagamie County Court House in front of the Veterans Memorial at 410 S. Walnut Street at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. […]
Here’s how to visit Kaukauna’s historic Grignon Mansion for the holidays
KAUKAUNA — Visitors to the Grignon Mansion are invited to step back in time to the Christmas of 1848 as the Friends of the Charles A. Grignon Mansion host their annual Candlelight Christmas tours. The 2026 tours will be Friday, Dec. 4; Saturday, Dec. 5; Friday, Dec. 11; and Saturday, Dec. 12. Hours are 4 […]
Gymnastics returns to Kaukauna High School as a varsity sport
KAUKAUNA — After being on the chopping block at the end of last season, gymnastics will return to Kaukauna High School as a varsity sport after all. Amanda Wenzel, a former Ghosts gymnast and 2014 graduate when she was Amanda Thiede, will take over as the program’s head coach. “As a former Kaukauna gymnast, this […]
Green Bay police seek hit-and-run driver who struck 75-year-old man and his dog
GREEN BAY — The Green Bay Police Department is asking for any witnesses to a hit-and-run Sunday evening that seriously injured a 76-year-old man and his dog. According to a news release, police were called shortly after 6:30 p.m. Nov. 8 to the intersection of Humboldt Road and Mount Mary Drive on Green Bay’s east […]
Veterans Day 2026 in Kaukauna
KAUKAUNA — Join the community for the annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026 at 11 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Park Ring of Honor on Kaukauna’s north side. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved to the Community Room at the Street Park and Recreation (SPaR) building at 207 […]
Kaukauna man critically injured in three-vehicle, town of Freedom crash
FREEDOM — A Kaukauna man was critically injured Saturday evening in a crash in the town of Freedom involving three vehicles. According to a news release, Outagamie County Sheriff’s Office deputies were sent shortly after 6 p.m. on Nov. 7 to the intersection of County Highway S and County Highway J in the town of […]
Kaukauna’s GrandStay Hotel & Suites rebrands as La Quinta by Wyndham
Send your business news to News@KaukaunaCommunityNews.com KAUKAUNA — Kaukauna’s GrandStay Hotel & Suites, which opened about a year ago in Commerce Crossing, is now a La Quinta by Wyndham. Great Lakes Management Group announced the reopening in a news release. Located at 1541 Arbor Way, the hotel officially transitioned to the La Quinta by Wyndham […]
Fox Cities Habitat for Humanity continues tornado repair program
MENASHA — Do you still need help with repairs from July’s tornado? Fox Cities Habitat for Humanity is helping homeowners complete critical repairs before winter weather moves in. These repairs include roofs, windows, doors and other essential needs to ensure homes are winter-ready. Affected homeowners can still apply for help. APPLY HERE Uninsured or under-insured […]
Here’s how to nominate your favorite teacher
FOX VALLEY — There’s still time to nominate your favorite teacher for two prestigious awards — The Herb Kohl Teacher Fellowship Award and the Fox Cities Chamber Excellence in Education Award. Here are two opportunities to recognize them: Fox Cities Chamber Excellence in Education AwardsDeadline: Nov. 12 at noonhttps://form.jotform.com/262286096215157 Herb Kohl Teacher Fellowship AwardRecipients receive […]
BREAKING: Democrats projected to take majority in U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON — Democrats are projected to win control of the U.S. Senate in the 2026 midterm elections, defying historical headwinds and flipping key battleground seats to capture a majority in the upper chamber of Congress. Democrats earlier Tuesday evening were projected to win a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives. The victory shifts the […]