Public meeting planned in Kaukauna for new middle school roundabout
KAUKAUNA — The City of Kaukauna, in conjunction with the Kaukauna Area School District, will be holding a public involvement meeting regarding the intersection of Wisconsin Highway 55 and Morningside Drive. The proposed improvements include reconstructing the intersection to a multi-lane roundabout with a pedestrian underpass to provide access to the future Kaukauna Middle School. […]
One dead in rollover crash involving wrecker towing a dump truck
APPLETON – One person died Thursday in a crash involving a vehicle and a heavy-duty wrecker towing a loaded dump truck carrying sand. According to an Appleton Police Department news release, the heavy-duty tow truck was exiting northbound WI 441 onto E. Calumet Street via the off-ramp about noon today. The wrecker left the roadway […]
Electric City River Jam kicks off rain-delayed 2026 festival Thursday
Kaukauna's Electric City River Jam returns for its second year June 17-20, 2026 in Hydro Park, located at 100 Crooks Ave.
Buchanan Fire and Rescue ‘Bucket Brigade’ aims to reduce fireworks risk on Fourth of July
TOWN OF BUCHANAN — Town of Buchanan Fire & Rescue, in partnership with the American Pyrotechnics Safety & Education Foundation, has launched the Bucket Brigade program, a targeted fire prevention initiative happening June 18 designed to reduce fires caused by improper fireworks disposal following Independence Day celebrations. The Bucket Brigade addresses one of the most […]
Helen Van Epern, steward of the Grignon family legacy, has passed away at age 93
Helen Van Epern, known for her devotion to local history, particularly her work in preserving the legacy of the Grignon family in Kaukauna, passed away June 9 at the age of 93.
Winner claims $50k lottery prize from ticket purchased in Kaukauna
Craig V. picked up his $50,000 lettery check won in Kaukauna.
Grand Chute woman dead, man injured in Greenville crash
A Grand Chute woman has died, and a Grand Chute man was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries Tuesday following a crash in Greenville.
Teen injured in overnight shooting in Appleton park
APPLETON — A teen was shot early Sunday morning in an Appleton park and was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. According to an Appleton Police Department news release, officers responded about 1:45 a.m. Sunday to Arbutus Park, located on W. Packard St., for a report that someone had been shot during a disturbance. […]
Grand Chute firefighter receives warm welcome home from military deployment
A Grand Chute Fire Department firefighter/paramedic received a warm welcome home earlier this week after his recent military deployment.
Groundbreaking Monday for new Kaukauna Middle School
KAUKAUNA — The Kaukauna Area School District will celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Kaukauna Middle School on Monday, June 8 at 6 p.m. This milestone marks the beginning of construction on what district officials are calling a transformational project for students, staff and community. The event will include a brief ceremony, ceremonial shovel turn […]