Six killed, including child, in Wisconsin Dells area small plane crash
SAUK COUNTY — All six occupants of a small airplane, including one child, died Tuesday evening in a plane crash near the Wisconsin Dells. According to a news release, the Sauk County Dispatch Center received multiple reports about 9:30 p.m. Oct. 13 of a downed aircraft in the area of Mirror Lake State Park outside of […]
Aurora BayCare trunk-or-treat Tuesday in Kaukauna
KAUKAUNA — It’s time to dress up the little ghosts and goblins for one of the largest trunk-or-treats in the Valley happening Tuesday in Kaukauna. The event runs from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday Oct. 13 at 1500 Arbor Way off I-41 on Kaukauna’s far north side. The Aurora BayCare parking lot will be […]
Children’s boutique in Kaukauna to close storefront by the end of the year
KAUKAUNA — The Little Bear Boutique, a children’s boutique on Kaukauna’s south side, announced Sunday they will close their storefront by the end of the year. Located on Ann Street near the Piggly Wiggly, the store has been open since the summer of 2025. “It’s bittersweet that I officially announce the closure of The Little […]
Kaukauna High School student earns perfect score on ACT
KAUKAUNA — A Kaukauna High School student has accomplished the rare feat of earning a perfect score on the ACT college entrance exam. Zach Vanderloop, scored a perfect 36 on the test, according to the school district. “This is an incredible and rare accomplishment! Zach, your hard work and dedication have certainly paid off, and […]
Recap: Kaukauna defeats Oshkosh West on homecoming
KAUKAUNA — Ryan Mayer was 4-for-4 on field goals as the Kaukauna Galloping Ghosts defeated Oshkosh West 19-3 on homecoming Friday at Bank of Kaukauna Stadium. Mayer put the Ghosts on the scoreboard first with a 30-yard field goal in the first quarter. After the Kaukauna defense forced a second turnover on downs in the […]
Kaukauna Police Department mourns death of first-ever K-9, Rocko
KAUKAUNA — Rocko, the first K-9 to serve the Kaukauna Police Department died Wednesday. The department made the announcement Friday on social media. Rocko retired in 2023 after eight years serving the city alongside his handler, Officer Lucas Meyer. Throughout his career, Rocko helped detect illegal drugs, apprehend dangerous subjects, and assist in searching for […]
Back to state! Kaukauna girls golf team second in sectional
HOBART — The Kaukauna Ghosts girls golf team returns to the WIAA Division 1 state golf tournament after missing out a year ago. Kaukauna finished second to Bay Port Tuesday, 422-328, in the Notre Dame Sectional at Thornberry Creek in Hobart. RESULTS The Ghosts had three straight state appearances from 2022-’24. Senior Clara Schomin and […]
Houdini historical marker dedication set for Halloween
APPLETON — Downtown Appleton will honor the legacy of world-renowned illusionist and escape artist Harry Houdini with a new historical marker on Houdini Plaza. The marker will be unveiled Oct. 31 on the 100th anniversary of Houdini’s death. Read the invite HERE. The Wisconsin Historical Society in February granted pre-application approval for the proposal, and […]
25% off store-wide at Little Chute Piggly Wiggly as store is set to close
LITTLE CHUTE — Stoneridge Piggly Wiggly has announced it will close its Little Chute store Nov. 7, 2026. The Kaukauna and De Pere stores in the area will remain open. Everything at the Little Chute store is now 25 percent off. In a statement, management said it was a difficult decision, but thanked their many […]
City of Kaukauna considering purchase of River View Middle School
KAUKAUNA — The city of Kaukauna appears to be considering the purchase of River View Middle School after the new school opens in 2028. According to the agenda from last night’s common council meeting, council members had scheduled a closed session to discuss buying the property: Back in February, the city hired Hoffman Planning, Design […]