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Here’s your weekly roundup of what happened in and around Kaukauna and the Fox Valley.

Motorcyclist dies in crash with SUV in Freedom Township

A motorcyclist died Saturday in a crash with an SUV, the Outagamie County Sheriff's Office says.

Little Chute woman arrested after police say she ran over an Appleton officer with her vehicle

APPLETON — A Little Chute woman faces multiple felony charges after police say she drove over an Appleton police officer who was responding to a disturbance. The injured officer was transported by Gold Cross Ambulance, treated at a local hospital, and was released. According to a news release, Appleton police officers responded at 2:41 a.m. […]

Fox Cities Festival of Lights to continue tradition of charity giving

The Fox Cities Festival of Lights is kicking off its 6th annual holiday light display on opening weekend, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Nov. 28-30, 2025.

New north side diner set for Tuesday soft opening

Drake's Place is located at 215 W. Wisconsin Ave. in Kaukauna, most recently was home to the former 3 Brothers Restaurant.

Final: Little Chute football defeats Columbus to advance to state

LITTLE CHUTE -- The Little Chute Mustangs football team is taking on Columbus Friday in a WIAA Division 3 playoff game with a trip to the state championship game on the line.

PHOTOS: Two vehicles destroyed in overnight garage fire in Kaukauna

A wood stove is being blamed for an overnight garage fire in Kaukauna that destroyed two vehicles.

Winning lottery ticket of more than $350k sold in Freedom

This past weekend, three Wisconsin Lotto plays resulted in a combined $723,297 in winning tickets.

Sign up your kids to meet Santa at Kaukauna High School

KAUKAUNA — KHS Civic Engagement students are spreading holiday cheer by hosting two Meet Santa events for kids. Families can reserve a 10-minute time slot to spend time with Santa, enjoy cookies, and share their Christmas wishes When: Wednesdays, December 10 and 17Time: 5:00 to 7:00 PMWhere: Kaukauna High School Library Donations are appreciated, and […]

‘Voice of the Ghosts’ nominated for Wisconsin Athletic Director’s Association Service Award

Kyle "Spike" Liesch, known as the "Voice of the Ghosts," is the Kaukauna Area School District nominee for a state organizations service award.

Oshkosh high school student seriously injured in accident with tow truck

The Oshkosh Police Department is currently investigating an accident involving a high school student and a tow truck.