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Here’s your weekly roundup of what happened in and around Kaukauna and the Fox Valley.
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.
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.
Kaukauna Fire Department responds to help with possible Greenville assisted living evacuation
The Kaukauna Fire Department was one of numerous agencies to respond early Saturday to a Greenville assisted living facility after high levels of CO were detected.
Emergency crews respond in bitter cold temps to garage fire in town of Vandenbroek
No injuries were reported Friday following a garage fire in bitter cold temperatures in the Town of Vandenbroek.
National Weather Service issues warning for life-threatening cold in the Fox Valley
Dangerous wind chills gripped the Fox Valley early this morning.
Exploding trees? Not exactly
MADISON — As a deep freeze heads our way, headlines and social posts about “exploding trees” are everywhere, and although it can technically happen, the less exciting headline of “cracking trees” is usually more appropriate. According to the Wisconsin DNR, when it gets cold enough, the liquid sap inside trees can freeze. When this happens, […]
Kaukauna welcomes newest firefighter
Emily Seifert has joined the Kaukauna Fire Department as its newest firefighter-paramedic.
Vendor applications open for 2026 Kaukauna Farmers Market
Applications for the 2026 Kaukauna Farmers Market are now open for those who would like to be a vendor.