Appleton Community News

Downtown Appleton. Appleton Community News photo by Dan Plutchak

Burgess joins Kaukauna Police Department as newest officer

KAUKAUNA — The Kaukauna Police Department is welcoming Jacob Burgess as its newest officer. Burgess joins our department with one year of law enforcement experience with the Fox Valley Metro Police Department. The department welcomed Burgess Friday in a social media post. He grew up in the Green Bay area and says he is excited […]

Kaukauna, Sherwood Memorial Day 2026 remembrances set for Monday

KAUKAUNA — Kaukauna’s annual Memorial Day Ceremony will be held at Veterans Memorial Park Ring of Honor on Monday, May 25, 2026 at 11 a.m. The KHS Band also will perform in the Sherwood Memorial Day parade and Ceremony beginning at 9:15 a.m. before returning to Kaukauna for the 11 a.m. ceremony. For those in […]

Public opinion sought for proposed La Follette Park pavillion

KAIKAUNA — The City of Kaukauna is holding an informational meeting to discuss the future design concepts for La Follette Park and receive community feedback. The informational meeting will be held Thursday, May 28 from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM at the Municipal Services Building (144 W. 2nd St.).Can’t make it? Check out the concept designs […]

Groundbreaking ceremony announced for new Kaukauna Middle School

KAUKAUNA — The Kaukauna Area School District will celebrate with a public 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 […]

The Charles A. Grignon Mansion, Kaukauna, Wisconsin

Flag Day 2026 program planned for the Grignon Mansion in Kaukauna

Article submitted by Mary Seleen KAUKAUNA — American Legion Post 41 will kick off Flag Day celebrations with an event at the Grignon Mansion in Kaukauna. The program will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 13, 2026 on the front lawn of the historic home, 1313 Augustine Street. The program will feature a Flag […]

KHS senior Andrew Jensen named class of 2026 Lang Trophy winner

KAUKAUNA — Kaukauna High School senior Andrew Jensen has been named the class of 2026 Lang Trophy winner. The award was announced Wednesday evening at the senior awards ceremony. According to the biography read during the ceremony: Jensen has been a standout student, channeling his interest in business and numbers toward a future career in […]

Photo courtesy Fox Locks canoe kayak

Fox Locks opens for 2026 season with new portage access for kayaks and canoes

KAUKAUNA — The Fox Locks system is now open for the 2026 season, and new this year, all five Kaukauna Locks have portage access for kayaks and canoes. The portage improvements give boaters access to the river outside of regular locks operating hours. All five Kaukauna locks portages are new this season. According to a […]

The Green Bay Packers' players' tunnel to Lambeau Field. Ashwaubenon Community News photo by Dan Plutchak.

Green Bay Packers’ 2026 regular season NFL schedule

– REGULAR SEASON – Sun., Sept. 13, at Minnesota Vikings, 3:25 p.m., CBS Sun., Sept. 20, at New York Jets, 12 p.m., FOX Thu., Sept. 24, ATLANTA FALCONS, 7:15 p.m., Amazon Sun., Oct. 4, at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 12 p.m., FOX Sun., Oct. 11, CHICAGO BEARS (Gold Pkg.), 3:25 p.m., FOX Sun., Oct. 18, DALLAS […]

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Outagamie County to celebrate grand opening of new dog park, ‘Barks and Recreation’

APPLETON – Outagamie County will celebrate the ribbon cutting and grand opening of its new dog park, Outagamie County’s Bark & Recreation, on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Community members are invited to attend the event, which will include a ribbon cutting ceremony, remarks, festivities, and a food truck. Residents […]

15th Annual Veteran’s Benefit & Ride in Oshkosh planned for June 6, 2026

OSHKOSH — The Winnebago Detachment Marine Corps League #357 and Auxiliary of Oshkosh will host its 15th Annual Veteran’s Benefit & Ride on Saturday, June 6, 2026. According to a news release, the benefit will be held at the Marine Corps League located at 4715 Sherman Road in Oshkosh. A self-guided poker run for motorcycles […]