UPDATE: power restored in Appleton
We Energies is reporting a widespread power outage in Appleton.
Appleton educators nominated for 2026 Excellence in Education awards
The Fox Cities Chamber has announced nominees of the 2026 Excellence in Education Awards. Nearly 250 nominations were received from school districts across the Fox Cities.
29 Kaukauna educators nominated for Excellence in Education Awards
Nearly 250 nominations were received from school districts across the Fox Cities, including 29 from the Kaukauna Area School District.
These areas of Kaukauna are getting new garbage pickup days
The City of Kaukauna is changing some of their residential collection routes beginning Jan. 5, 2026 to help balance the collection process.
TRAFFIC ALERT: I-41 north closed at Highway J near Kaukauna
I-41 North is closed from County J to beyond ramp from County J because of a crash.
Firefighters rescue pet dog from icy pond
The Oshkosh Fire Department came to the aid a local pet owner Monday morning after their dog became trapped after falling through thin ice in a pond.
Appleton seeks suggestions for new name for park
The Appleton Common Council recently renamed Appleton Memorial Park to Veterans Memorial Park.
Winter parking restrictions now in effect in Kaukauna
Winter parking restrictions go into effect annually in Kaukauna on Dec. 1.
Kaukauna Mayor Tony Penterman to run for 5th term
Tony Penterman, Kaukauna's mayor since 2018, told Kaukauna Community News on Sunday that he plans to run for a fifth two-year term.
Kaukauna mayor, two school board seats among races on the ballot in the spring 2026 election
Candidates can begin circulating nomination papers Monday, Dec. 1, for the Tuesday, April 7, 2026 election.