Fundraiser launched for Kaukauna crossing guard killed in Appleton accident involving dump truck rollover
KAUKAUNA — Kaukauna crossing guard Vicki Wagner is being described as one of the kindest, most genuine souls a person could ever meet, and she made an ordinary part of one family’s day feel so special. The comment was posted by a parent in the Kaukauna Community Group after Wagner was killed in a tragic […]
GoFundMe launched for family of Florida teen killed in tragic Grand Chute accident
GRAND CHUTE — Family members of the Florida teen killed Monday when a passenger van crashed into a business in Grand Chute have launched a GoFundMe to return the young man’s body home to his father. (Donate to the GoFundMe HERE) The 18-year-old was identified in the post as Cayden, whose single father, Tom Dileo, […]
Teen dies, two others injured, as van crashes into building in Grand Chute
UPDATE: Family members of the Florida teen killed Monday when a van crashed into a business in Grand Chute have launched a GoFundMe to return the young man’s body home to his father. (Donate to the GoFundMe HERE) GRAND CHUTE — A Florida teen was killed and two others injured when a van crashed into […]
Multiple Appleton businesses damaged by vandals shooting out windows with slingshots
APPLETON — Appleton police say they have identified the vandals who damaged multiple businesses over the weekend firing slingshots into windows and property. Police credited license plate readers with playing a key role in solving the case at a time when the technology has come under increased criticism by privacy advocates. In a social media […]
Unveiling planned for pedestrian tunnel mural created by local Girl Scouts
KAUKAUNA — A ribbon-cutting is planned for Wednesday evening to dedicate the new mural in the CE pedestrian tunnel created by a group of local Girl Scouts. The three scouts, Kenzie, Abigail and Lillian, completed the mural along the wall of the tunnel near Quinney/NDLC for their Girl Scout Silver Award project. Join them in […]
Kaukauna Public Library warns about scam event posting
KAUKAUNA — At least two area public libraries are warning about a scam event posting that could be collecting personal information. In a social media post, the Kaukauna Public Library is cautioning patrons to not sign up for what is being advertised as a robotics event. The library says it is not hosting this event […]
Kaukauna street paving schedule for the week of June 29
KAUKAUNA — The City of Kaukauna has published its update for the week of June 29 for this summer’s street paving project. This is a tentative schedule and may change due to weather or other contractor obligations. For those on Washington Street and Florence Street where there is sidewalk and driveway apron work, the city asks […]
First responders free child’s arm from claw machine at Kaukauna candy store
It took close to an hour, but a child was eventually freed after their arm got stuck in a claw-style arcade game at a Kaukauna candy store.
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 […]