Appleton Community News

Downtown Appleton. Appleton Community News photo by Dan Plutchak

More than 10,000 customers without power in Northeast Wisconsin following ice storm

Thousands of customers in Northeast Wisconsin suffered through power outages Thursday as a late winter ice storm swept through the area.

Greenville man faces possible first degree attempted homicide charges following suspected arson fire

GREENEVILLE — A Greenville man is facing possible first degree attempted homicide and other charges stemming from a suspected arson fire last month. Nicholas N. Grundman, 47, was arrested Tuesday in connection with the case and could also face charges of arson, stalking, three counts of criminal damage to property and carrying a concealed weapon. […]

Emily Boston Mrs. Wisconsin American

Appleton woman crowned Mrs. Wisconsin American 2026

Emily Boston, the reigning Mrs. Appleton, has been selected as Mrs. Wisconsin American 2026, and will move on to the prestigious Mrs. American Pageant this August 2026 in Las Vegas.

Capital Credit Union opens branch inside Kaukauna Piggly Wiggly

The new Capital Credit Union branch inside Kaukauna's Piggly Wiggly is officially open.

Young entrepreneurs lean into TikTok with launch of Kaukauna boutique store

A Kaukauna mother and her two school-aged daughters have launched a new women's boutique and used book store and are using social media to help reach their target customers.

Site prep has begun for the new Kaukauna Middle School

Now that spring is here, site preparations have begun for the new Kaukauna Middle School. Here's what the district has planned over the next few months.

Fully engulfed semi tractor closes part of I-41 Monday morning in Grand Chute

A semi-truck fire on northbound I-41 was contained Monday morning after the truck crashed into a construction barrier.

Note these changes for Kaukauna summer school registration 2026

KAUKAUNA — Parents should prepare for several changes when they register their students for 2026 summer school in Kaukauna. The first open registration window begins April 6 and the second on April 20. The Kaukauna Area School District is rolling out new registration procedures for summer school 2026. REGISTRATION WEBSITE I COURSE BOOK Divided Registration […]

Kaukauna Mayor Tony Penterman

Kaukauna Mayor Penterman on the issues, spring 2026

KAUKAUNA — Prior to Dan Schafer’s announcement that he was withdrawing from the mayor’s race against incumbent Tony Penterman, we asked both candidates to provide Kaukauna Community News with their positions on the issues. Here is Penterman’s response. Note that early, in-person voting begins March 24. The 2026 spring general election is April 7. Name: […]