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 […]
CheeseFest 2026 parade set for Saturday in Little Chute
Join your friends and neighbors on Saturday, June 6 at 10:30 a.m. for the most Cheese-tastic Parade in Wisconsin.
State preview: 2026 WIAA Track and Field
Kaukauna girls will compete in five events and the boys have one qualifier for the WIAA State Track and Field Meet Friday and Saturday in La Crosse.
No injuries reported during paper machine fire in Combined Locks
A paper machine caught fire Monday at the McKinley Paper Mill in Combined Locks, drawing a response from multiple area departments.