Appleton Community News

Downtown Appleton. Appleton Community News photo by Dan Plutchak

Disaster Recovery Center to opens Momday in New London

OUTAGAMIE COUNTY – Outagamie County Emergency Management, in partnership with FEMA, Wisconsin Emergency Management, and Waupaca and Winnebago County Emergency Management, announces the opening of a Disaster Recovery Center to assist individuals and businesses affected by the April 13-23, 2026, severe weather, tornado and flooding. The Disaster Recovery Center will officially open on Monday, July […]

Kaukauna Area School District recognized as a Northeast Wisconsin top eorkplace for the second consecutive year

KAUKAUNA — The Kaukauna Area School District has been recognized as a Northeast Wisconsin Top Workplace for the second consecutive year, reaffirming the district’s commitment to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed. The recognition was presented during the Northeast Wisconsin Top Workplaces banquet held on Wednesday, July 15, at Gather on Broadway […]

EAA AirVenture 2026 takes flight Monday in Oshkosh

OSHKOSH — The 73rd EAA AirVenture Oshkosh takes place at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh from July 20 to July 26, 2026. The massive fly-in convention features nine daily air shows, two night shows, interactive workshops, and the headlining opening concert by country star Tyler Hubbard. Here is what you can expect this year: Daily […]

Wildfire haze expected to worsen over the next few days

FOX VALLEY — Wildfire smoke continues to funnel into the region today and is likely to worsen over the next few days, according to the National Weather Service in Green Bay. Air quality alerts have been issued for the region. Health officials say to limit your time outdoors, keep windows and doors closed, and run […]

Outagamie County highway worker clipped by passing driver

OUTAGAMIE COUNTY — An Outagamie County highway worker directing traffic at a construction site on Wednesday was hit by a passing truck, County Executive Tom Nelson said. The driver ignored the worker, hit him with the side mirror and drove off giving the one-finger salute, Nelson wrote in a social media post. Another alert employee […]

Richmond Street ramps in Appleton to close until fall

APPLETON — The southbound I-41 ramps at Wisconsin Highway 47/Richmond Street will close Friday, July 17, 2026 as crews continue work to replace the overpass. Northbound ramps have already closed earlier. The Richmond Street bridge over I-41 and all ramps at the interchange will be closed until fall 2026. See the latest project traffic impacts: […]

Two teens seriously injured in rural Outagamie County crash

OUTAGAMIE COUNTY — Two 16-year-olds were seriously injured Tuesday in a two-vehicle crash just north of Apple Creek. According to a news release, deputies with the Outagamie County Sheriff’s Office were called out anout 5:20 p.m. Tuesday to the intersection of County Highway EE and Wege Road just outside of Apple Creek for a two-vehicle […]

Dump-truck driver dies when truck overturns in Appleton

APPLETON – A dump-truck driver died Tuesday when his truck overturned on Highway 441 in Appleton. According to a news release, the Appleton Police Department responded at approximately 12:22 p.m., along with emergency responders, to Wisconsin Highway 441 southbound near Telulah Avenue for a crash involving an overturned dump truck. The driver of the dump […]

Paperfest 2026 kicks of Thursday in Kimberly

KIMBERLY – The 38th annual Paperfest returns to Sunset Park in Kimberly on July 16-19, 2026, bringing four days of free live entertainment, family activities, patriotic celebrations and fun to the Fox Cities. The festival is presented by Community First Credit Union. With its largest music lineup ever, Paperfest features 38 bands across three stages, […]

School supply drive happening now at Kaukauna Public Library

KAUKAUNA — Donations of school supplies currently are being accepted at the Kaukauna Public Library. Pickup is Aug. 14, beginning at 8:15 a.m. while supplies last. No registration required, no eligibility requirements are required. The library accepts all school supplies including backpacks, headphones, disinfectant wipes, along with all the traditional supplies.