Appleton Community News

Downtown Appleton. Appleton Community News photo by Dan Plutchak

Kaukauna named D2 state middle school pom champions

The Kaukauna Elementary Dance Team was named state runner up Saturday in the Upper Elementary Pom division.

Safe Streets federal grant supports projects in Kaukauna, Appleton

The East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission announced they’ve been awarded a $842,876 Safe Streets and Roads for All federal grant.

Klimek promoted at Kaukauna Fire Department

Sam Klimek has been promoted to Driver Operator/Paramedic, the Kaukauna Fire Department announced Friday.

River View Middle School in Kaukauna, Wisconsin. Kaukauna Community News photo

Four KASD schools recognized in U.S. News school rankings

Four Kaukauna Area School District schools have earned recognition in recent U.S. News school rankings, the district announced Friday.

Kaukauna releases 2026 Electric City River Jam band lineup, dates

Kaukauna's Electric City River Jam returns for its second year June 17-20, 2026 in Hydro Park, located at 100 Crooks Ave.

Six major I-41 interchange projects set for 2026 through the Fox Valley

Drivers in the Fox Valley will have six major interchange projects to contend with in 2026, according to the Wisconsin DOT.

Kaukauna Public Library names new assistant director

The library announced Tuesday that Adult Services Librarian, James Berven, has accepted the role of Assistant Library Director.

Nesting bald eagles. Photo by Steve Fisher via Wisconsin DNR

Annual Eagle Day viewing event returns to 1000 Islands Environmental Center in Kaukauna

The 1000 Islands Environmental Center will host its annual Eagle Day event on Jan. 31, 2026.

Kaukauna High will ‘Go Lime Green’ to support teen mental health awareness

Go Lime Green Initiative Will Raise Mental Health Awareness At Kaukauna High School  KAUKAUNA — NAMI Fox Valley and the Focus on Suicide event team have announced their partnership to bring the first-ever Go Lime Green program to Wisconsin — hosted by Kaukauna High School. This mental health awareness initiative will take place the week of Feb. […]

Out of control fireplace fire contained in village of Harrison

Harrison Fire-Rescue crews quickly contained a fireplace fire that spread into the walls of a local home on Friday evening.