Appleton Community News

Kaukauna Ghosts repeat as conference wrestling champions for 20th consecutive seasons

The Kaukauna Ghosts claimed another Fox Valley Association wrestling title Saturday at Appleton North High School.

Woman stabbed, suspect also injured leading to hours-long standoff in Kimberly

A woman was stabbed Friday and a suspect was injured leading to an hours-long standoff before the suspect was arrested.

McKinley Paper responds to reports of sludge along Fox River

McKinley Paper in Combined Locks responded today to reports of sludge near the mill along the Fox River.

A fisherman prepares to open the ice for the annual sturgeon spearfishing season on Lake Winnebago in this file photo from the Wisconsin DNR

2025 sturgeon spearing season opens Saturday

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is preparing for the sturgeon spearing season that will open Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, on the Winnebago System.

Kaukauna Dance Team takes two thirds at state competition

The Kaukauna High School Dance team placed third in two categories Saturday at the Wisconsin Association of Cheer and POM Coaches State Dance Championship in La Crosse.

Combined Locks emergency crews respond to incident at town of Buchanan car wash

Public Safety officials are releasing more information today about a response Thursday for an employee who had a health emergency in the town of Buchanan.

Stove fire quickly extinguished Wednesday night in Little Chute

A stove fire that began to spread was quickly extinguished Wednesday night by the Little Chute Fire Department.

Winter coat giveaway Friday in Appleton

Local record label Inner City Sound LLC will host a winter coat giveaway Friday through its charitable initiative “Mission: We Hear You."

UPDATE: Power outage in downtown Appleton

Downtown Appleton experienced a power outage Wednesday afternoon.

2025 Electric City River Jam music festival lineup released

Schedule of performers at the Electric City River Jam in Kaukauna's Hydro Park in June 0f 2025.