Appleton Community News

Downtown Appleton. Appleton Community News photo by Dan Plutchak

PHOTOS: Two vehicles destroyed in overnight garage fire in Kaukauna

A wood stove is being blamed for an overnight garage fire in Kaukauna that destroyed two vehicles.

Winning lottery ticket of more than $350k sold in Freedom

This past weekend, three Wisconsin Lotto plays resulted in a combined $723,297 in winning tickets.

Sign up your kids to meet Santa at Kaukauna High School

KAUKAUNA — KHS Civic Engagement students are spreading holiday cheer by hosting two Meet Santa events for kids. Families can reserve a 10-minute time slot to spend time with Santa, enjoy cookies, and share their Christmas wishes When: Wednesdays, December 10 and 17Time: 5:00 to 7:00 PMWhere: Kaukauna High School Library Donations are appreciated, and […]

‘Voice of the Ghosts’ nominated for Wisconsin Athletic Director’s Association Service Award

Kyle "Spike" Liesch, known as the "Voice of the Ghosts," is the Kaukauna Area School District nominee for a state organizations service award.

Oshkosh high school student seriously injured in accident with tow truck

The Oshkosh Police Department is currently investigating an accident involving a high school student and a tow truck.

Kaukauna schools ‘exceed expectations’ in 2025 Department of Public Instruction report card

The Kaukauna Area School District "exceeds expectations" overall in the latest school report cards released today by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

Veteran’s Day ceremonies 2025 in Kaukauna and Appleton

Veteran's Day ceremonies 2025 in Kaukauna and Appleton.

Team-record time sends Kaukauna freshman swimmer to state

KHS freshman Sydney Josephson had second- and third-place finishes Saturday at the Neenah swim and dive sectional.

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Little Chute football moves on after upset win over Racine St. Catherine’s

The Little Chute High football team has its sights set on next Friday night.

11 agencies respond to overnight 5-alarm fire near Hollandtown

Eleven agencies responded or assisted overnight from Thursday into Friday for a 5-alarm fire near Hollandtown.