Appleton Community News

Downtown Appleton. Appleton Community News photo by Dan Plutchak

Oneida Nation condemns ICE, urges members to carry tribal identification cards

Oneida Nation tribal leaders in Wisconsin have issued identification cards for tribal members.

Liam Crook file photo by Paul Stumpf

Kaukauna’s Crook claims 175 lb. title at 2026 Cheesehead Wrestling Invitational

KAUKAUNA — Kaukauna High School senior Liam Crook has added another championship title to his trophy case. On Saturday, he won the 175-pound championship at the 2026 Cheesehead Wrestling Invitational held annually at Kaukauna High School. (MORE PHOTOS BY PAUL STUMPF) The Ghosts finished 10th as a team in this year’s field of 44. Crook […]

Elly Hixson, left, Tim Roehrig

Two Kaukauna educators win Excellence in Education awards

Two Kaukauna Area School District teachers were surprised yesterday as recipients Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce’s2026 Excellence in Education Shining Star Awards.

Daniel Schafer to challenge incumbent Tony Penterman for Kaukauna mayor

Incumbent Mayor Tony Penterman will face Dan Schafer in the Tuesday, April 7, 2026 spring election.

Final public meeting set to discuss name for Kaukauna’s new middle school

Do you have an opinion on a name for Kaukauna's new middle school?

Smith Pharmacy opens its new location in Little Chute

Smith Pharmacy opened Monday in its new location to a large flow of regular customers and curious visitors.

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Blood bank reports urgent need for Type O donors after multiple emergencies

The Community Blood Center is urging all eligible Type O Negative donors to donate as soon as possible after multiple emergencies depleted the supply.

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$50,000 winning Powerball ticket sold in Appleton

A winning $50,000 Powerball ticket was sold at a Kwik Trip on 306 N. Richmond St. for the Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, drawing.

Ziemer retiring from Kaukauna Fire Department

Lonny Ziemer, a driver-operator/paramedic with the the Kaukauna Fire Department, will retire Monday.

Kaukauna grad Van Dinter transfers to UW Badger football

Carson Van Dinter, a 2024 graduate of Kaukauna High School and standout safety for the Ghosts' football team announced Saturday he's transferred to the University of Wisconsin.