Sign up for energy assistance at this in-person event in Kaukauna
KAUKAUNA — With winter soon upon us, many residents are expected to struggle with high energy costs. But there is help. Join Kaukauna Utilities for an in-person Energy Assistance event on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026. An Energy Services representative will be available to help residents apply for assistance and answer questions. Call 920-462-0234 to register […]
Donation to make reading more accessible for older residents in Kaukauna
KAUKAUNA — Older residents will soon have a more accessible space for reading at the Kaukauna Public Library. The Retirement Housing Foundation this week presented the Kaukauna Public Library with a check for $20,000. The money will be used to create a space for older adults to read and gather and for purchasing large print […]
Biz brief: Downtown home and decor shop opens in Kaukauna
Send your business news to news@kaukaunacommunitynews.com. KAUKAUNA — A downtown Kaukauna business opens Wednesday as a one-stop home decor and gift shop along with real estate services, all under one roof. Inspiring Interiors is now becoming Home & Gift Shoppe, and is now located at 233 Dodge Street. The doors officially opened Wednesday, Oct. 28. […]
WILD VIDEO: Appleton police respond to apartment intruder; turns out to be a deer
APPLETON — Police responded to a report of an apartment intruder recently, but the suspect turned out to be quite unexpected. Police say a deer crashed into the first floor apartment, then finally crashed back out another window to freedom after authorities arrived. Appleton police shared the “wild” video Sunday of the intrusion, reminding residents […]
KHS student enlists consumer education department to make meals for those in need
KAUKAUNA — A Kaukauna High School student’s good idea means extra meals for community members in need. In a social media post Friday that quickly garnered hundreds of positive reactions, KHS shared that a student recently reached out to the Family & Consumer Sciences department. The student’s request? Was it possible to make meals to […]
Roundup: Ghosts face Pulaski at home in Level 2
KAUKAUNA — The old saying goes that you need to be playing your best football at the end of the season. The Kaukauna Galloping Ghosts have taken that to heart, trouncing Oshkosh West 40-0 Friday in Kaukauna in it’s Division 2 WIAA Level 1 playoff game. ( Watch the game again ) The 2-seed Ghosts […]
Motorcyclist dead following crash involving combine and SUV
CENTER TOWNSHIP — A motorcyclist died Thursday in a crash involving a combine and an SUV. According to a news release, deputies with the Outagamie County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched about 6:20 p.m. Thursday to the area of County Highway A and Krueger Road in the Town of Center for a motor vehicle accident with […]
Federal disaster loans now available for July tornado recovery in the Fox Valley
MENASHA — In response to a Presidential disaster declaration issued Oct. 7, the U.S. Small Business Administration has announced the availability of low interest disaster loans for Wisconsin businesses, private nonprofit organizations and residents affected by severe storms and tornadoes occurring July 27. Apply online at Apply online: sba.gov/disaster or: Residents can apply in person […]
Kaukauna’s Jobe shares player-of-the-year honors; Binsfeld shares coach of the year
KAUKAUNA — Fourteen Kaukauna Ghosts football players and their head coach have received 2026 post-season honors in the Fox Valley Association. Senior Muhammad Jobe was named co-offensive player of the year, along with Maddux Hermus of Kimberly. Matt Binsfeld was named co-coach of the year along with Steve Jung of Neenah. All-conference honorees include: FIRST […]
Winning $50,000 Mega Millions ticket sold in Appleton
APPLETON — A winning $50,000 Mega Millions ticket was sold at Northsider on North Richmond in Appleton for last night’s drawing, giving one player a five-times bigger prize thanks to the game’s built-in multiplier. The winning ticket matched four of five numbers (13-28-33-35-48) and the Mega Ball (3), earning a $10,000 win. With a 5X […]