Neenah police say deaths are likely a murder, suicide
NEENAH — Neenah police are investigating what they believe is a murder-suicide that happened Sunday. According to a news release, Neenah police responded shortly before 5 p.m. Oct. 4 to a home in the Freedom Acres subdivision for a report of shots being fired. When they arrived, officers found a 57-year-old woman who had died […]
Meet with Kaukauna’s school superintendent at ‘Coffee & Conversation’
KAUKAUNA — Join Kaukauna Area School District Superintendent Mike Slowinski for the first Coffee & Conversation of fall 2026. The event, open to the public, will take place on Tuesday, October 6 from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Sweetberry’s Family Restaurant. Stop in, grab a cup of coffee and spend some time talking about […]
Fox Crossing Fire Department acquires replacement engine as it continues to rebuild following July tornado
FOX CROSSING — Help has arrived. The Fox Crossing Fire Department announced they’ve acquired a replacement engine as they continue to recover from July’s devastating tornado. The new-to-them engine arrived last week, according to a social media post from the department. The department recently purchased this engine from the Butler Volunteer Fire Department following their […]
LIVE UPDATES: Power restored in Little Chute and Kaukauna
KAUKAUNA — Kaukauna Utilities had crews out Monday morning to restore an outage affecting customers in Little Chute and the north side of Kaukauna. A substation transformer tripped offline, according to the utility. LIVE OUTAGE MAP Crews were dispatched shortly before 7 a.m. Monday when roughly 3,700 customers were affected. Power was restored in Kaukauna […]
Little Chute Piggly Wiggly to close in November
LITTLE CHUTE — Stoneridge Piggly Wiggly has announced it will close its Little Chute store Nov. 7, 2026. The Kaukauna and De Pere stores in the area will remain open. In a statement, management said it was a difficult decision, but thanked their many loyal customers over the years. Gift cards will be honored at […]
Homecoming parade 2026 set for Oct. 7
KAUKAUNA — Homecoming week 2026 begins Monday as the Ghosts football team prepares for the Oct. 9 game against Oshkosh West. Kaukauna’s 2026 Homecoming Parade, Wednesday, Oct. 7, to celebrate Homecoming and show some Galloping Ghost pride. The parade begins at 6 p.m. at Riverside Park and ends at River View Middle School Bring your […]
Appleton PD prepares to welcome new K-9 to the force
APPLETON — A new K-9 is joining the Appleton Police Department. K-9 Vader will be joining the department after the retirement last month of K-9 Onyx after 5 years of service with his handler, Officer Josh Rieth. Rieth now has a new partner, and the two are currently in New Mexico beginning their training together. […]
Kaukauna Farmers Market to wrap up 2026 season
KAUKAUNA — The final Kaukauna Farmers Market of the 2026 season is happening Wednesday. The final market takes place from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 30 in a public parking lot along the canal behind the Second St. business district (south side) between Wisconsin Highway 55 and Main Avenue. Multiple parking lots are available […]
Southern Wisconsin community latest to enact a data center moratorium
JANESVILLE — The Janesville City Council on Monday voted unanimously to enact a one-year moratorium on data centers within the city. The southern Wisconsin city is just the latest community to put the brakes on the rush of data center developments across the country. The ordinance comes as residents are preparing for a November referendum […]
Nominations open for 2027 Excellence in Education Awards
APPLETON — Nominations are now being accepted for the Fox Cities Chamber’s 2027 Excellence in Education Awards. The Excellence in Education Awards program recognizes the outstanding achievements of educators in the Fox Cities Region; awards are given to 10 outstanding full-time educators individuals who have made a positive impact on their communities. This past year, Tim […]