Kaukauna passes teen sexting ordinance
KAUKAUNA — The Kaukauna City Council on Tuesday passed an ordinance aimed at addressing sexting among teens. The ordinance, passed by the council Feb. 7, 2017, is supported by police…
Special report: Syrians in Wisconsin
By Dee J. Hall Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism MADISON — Rula and Abdul plied the narrow aisles of Madison’s Istanbul Market on Tuesday, looking for spices and other staples,…
Kaukauna to consider sexting ordinance for minors
KAUKAUNA — Police say they receive far too many complaints about middle and high school students sending sexual text messages, and officials hope a new ordinance will give them another…
Gas leak forces students from River View Middle School
KAUKAUNA – Students at River View Middle School were temporarily evacuated Thursday morning, Feb. 2, 2017, following a report of a natural gas leak. Students returned to the middle school…
Should you still sign up for Obamacare? The deadline is Tuesday
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Affordable Care Act, commonly referred to as Obamacare, has dominated the headlines since election day. Republicans have spend more than six years vowing to get rid…
Downtown farmers market seeking community input
KAUKAUNA – The city’s summer farmers market has continued to grow in popularity, and organizers are seeking input on making it even better. Downtown Kaukauna Farmers Market coordinator Gidget Peerenboom…
Scam alert: Your power company is not calling you for payment
ALERT — Wisconsin Public Service is urging customers to be aware of a recent increase in scam phone calls. Since Saturday, more than a dozen calls have been made in…
Konkapot Trail bridges open today
KAUKAUNA — Good news for those who have been waiting to hike the Konkapot Trail. Work crews installed two replacement bridges this week that have been out of commission since…
Five from Kaukauna to be honored for volunteerism
KAUKAUNA — Five individuals who have devoted themselves to volunteering in the community will be honored Feb. 8, 2017 at the Kaukauna Service Organizations volunteer appreciation night. Janice Janssen and…
Officer escapes injury in crash that destroyed squad car
GRAND CHUTE — Luckily, officers were out of their squad car early Saturday investigating an accident when a pickup slammed into their parked vehicle. Officers were investigating a two vehicle…