Kaukauna welcomes newest police officer
KAUKAUNA — The Kaukauna Police Department is welcoming Officer Hailey Buschman as its newest officer. In a social media post, the department said that Buschman joins the department with nearly five years of law enforcement experience with the Shawano County Sheriff’s Office. Buschman is originally from the Shawano area and now proudly calls the Fox […]
City of Kaukauna to begin second round of spring cleanup pickups
KAUKAUNA — The second round of of spring cleanup pickup of yard waste bags runs from May 18-21, 2026 in Kaukauna.
Fox Valley high school teams to compete in Esports state championship
WAUWATOSA — The Wisconsin High School Esports Association (WIHSEA) will host its Spring 2026 State Championship on Saturday, May 16, at Wisconsin Lutheran College in Wauwatosa. Doors open at 8 a.m., and admission is free for all attendees. The championship event will feature top student esports competitors from across Wisconsin battling for state titles in […]
Goat watchers wanted at Kaukauna’s 1000 Islands
KAUKAUNA — The goats from Mulberry Lane Farm, Inc. arrive Monday, June 8 at 12:30 p.m. They’ll be hard at work munching invasive plants daily from 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m. through June 22 (weather permitting). Would you like to volunteer as a goat watcher? Sign up using the link HERE to reserve a time and be […]
Kaukauna Police Department annual open house set for Wednesday
KAUKAUNA — The Kaukauna Police Department will host an open house this Wednesday, May 13, to provide the community with an inside look at its operations and equipment. The event is scheduled to run from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the police station. The open house is free and open to the public. Attendees […]
Richmond Street over I-41 set to close in preparation for diverging diamond construction
APPLETON — Reconstruction of the Highway 47/Richmond Street interchange from a traditional diamond interchange to a Diverging Diamond Interchange, is set to begin. The Highway 47/Richmond Street bridge over I-41 will be closed beginning Tuesday, May 19, until fall 2026. The northbound I-41 ramps will remain open until late June. The southbound I-41 ramps will […]
Kaukauna police calls for service up for third year in a row: Annual report
KAUKAUNA — Kaukauna police responded to 13,796 calls in 2025, the third year in a row that call volume has increased, according to the department’s recently released annual report. Other notable statistics from the report include: Read the FULL REPORT HERE that covers 2025.
Man with a handgun inside Oshkosh store shot by responding officer
OSHKOSH — A man who police say had a handgun inside an Oshkosh Farm and Fleet was shot by a responding officer, sending the man to a hospital. According to a news release, officers from the Oshkosh Police Department were called out at 8 a.m. Sunday to the Fleet Farm on Washburn Street, for an […]
Five hospitalized in crash with wrong-way driver Friday night on I-41
FOX CROSSING – Authorities say a wrong-way driver collided with four vehicles on I-41 Friday after leading deputies on a pursuit that began in Winnebago County. According to a news release, the Fox Crossing Fire Department along with auto-aid units, were called out about 10:30 p.m. May 8 to I-41 southbound for the report of […]
Businesses, volunteers step up for Teacher Appreciation Week in Kaukauna
KAUKAUNA — In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week in Kaukauna, several businesses along with parent volunteers, stepped up to sponsor meals and plan activities at Kaukauna schools. EUA, the architect for the district, donated $250 to each of the Kaukauna’s seven schools to cover a meal this past week. Kelderman Plumbing and Travel Discovery leaders also […]