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Here’s your weekly roundup of what happened in and around Kaukauna and the Fox Valley.
EAA AirVenture 2026 takes flight Monday in Oshkosh
OSHKOSH — The 73rd EAA AirVenture Oshkosh takes place at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh from July 20 to July 26, 2026. The massive fly-in convention features nine daily air shows, two night shows, interactive workshops, and the headlining opening concert by country star Tyler Hubbard. Here is what you can expect this year: Daily […]
Wildfire haze expected to worsen over the next few days
FOX VALLEY — Wildfire smoke continues to funnel into the region today and is likely to worsen over the next few days, according to the National Weather Service in Green Bay. Air quality alerts have been issued for the region. Health officials say to limit your time outdoors, keep windows and doors closed, and run […]
Outagamie County highway worker clipped by passing driver
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY — An Outagamie County highway worker directing traffic at a construction site on Wednesday was hit by a passing truck, County Executive Tom Nelson said. The driver ignored the worker, hit him with the side mirror and drove off giving the one-finger salute, Nelson wrote in a social media post. Another alert employee […]
Richmond Street ramps in Appleton to close until fall
APPLETON — The southbound I-41 ramps at Wisconsin Highway 47/Richmond Street will close Friday, July 17, 2026 as crews continue work to replace the overpass. Northbound ramps have already closed earlier. The Richmond Street bridge over I-41 and all ramps at the interchange will be closed until fall 2026. See the latest project traffic impacts: […]
Two teens seriously injured in rural Outagamie County crash
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY — Two 16-year-olds were seriously injured Tuesday in a two-vehicle crash just north of Apple Creek. According to a news release, deputies with the Outagamie County Sheriff’s Office were called out anout 5:20 p.m. Tuesday to the intersection of County Highway EE and Wege Road just outside of Apple Creek for a two-vehicle […]
Dump-truck driver dies when truck overturns in Appleton
APPLETON – A dump-truck driver died Tuesday when his truck overturned on Highway 441 in Appleton. According to a news release, the Appleton Police Department responded at approximately 12:22 p.m., along with emergency responders, to Wisconsin Highway 441 southbound near Telulah Avenue for a crash involving an overturned dump truck. The driver of the dump […]
Paperfest 2026 kicks of Thursday in Kimberly
KIMBERLY – The 38th annual Paperfest returns to Sunset Park in Kimberly on July 16-19, 2026, bringing four days of free live entertainment, family activities, patriotic celebrations and fun to the Fox Cities. The festival is presented by Community First Credit Union. With its largest music lineup ever, Paperfest features 38 bands across three stages, […]
School supply drive happening now at Kaukauna Public Library
KAUKAUNA — Donations of school supplies currently are being accepted at the Kaukauna Public Library. Pickup is Aug. 14, beginning at 8:15 a.m. while supplies last. No registration required, no eligibility requirements are required. The library accepts all school supplies including backpacks, headphones, disinfectant wipes, along with all the traditional supplies.
80 calves safe after pickup pulling trailer catches fire
VANDENBROEK — A pickup truck carrying 80 calves became fully engulfed in flames Friday morning, but the calves were uninjured and tended to by first responders. According to a news release, Vandenbroek Kaukauna Fire was called out at 10:38 a.m. to the area of Highway 96, east of Highway JJ, for a reported vehicle fire […]
Kaukauna is the latest area community to end contract for Flock Safety surveillance cameras
KAUKAUNA — The City of Kaukauna will not renew its contract with Flock Safety that expired in June of 2026, Police Chief Jamie Graff announced Wednesday. The city joins multiple other communities in the Fox Valley that have dropped their contracts to use the automated license plate readers over privacy concerns. In June of 2023 […]