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Here’s your weekly roundup of what happened in and around Kaukauna and the Fox Valley.
Teen injured in overnight shooting in Appleton park
APPLETON — A teen was shot early Sunday morning in an Appleton park and was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. According to an Appleton Police Department news release, officers responded about 1:45 a.m. Sunday to Arbutus Park, located on W. Packard St., for a report that someone had been shot during a disturbance. […]
Grand Chute firefighter receives warm welcome home from military deployment
A Grand Chute Fire Department firefighter/paramedic received a warm welcome home earlier this week after his recent military deployment.
Groundbreaking Monday for new Kaukauna Middle School
KAUKAUNA — The Kaukauna Area School District will celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Kaukauna Middle School on Monday, June 8 at 6 p.m. This milestone marks the beginning of construction on what district officials are calling a transformational project for students, staff and community. The event will include a brief ceremony, ceremonial shovel turn […]
CheeseFest 2026 parade set for Saturday in Little Chute
Join your friends and neighbors on Saturday, June 6 at 10:30 a.m. for the most Cheese-tastic Parade in Wisconsin.
State preview: 2026 WIAA Track and Field
Kaukauna girls will compete in five events and the boys have one qualifier for the WIAA State Track and Field Meet Friday and Saturday in La Crosse.
No injuries reported during paper machine fire in Combined Locks
A paper machine caught fire Monday at the McKinley Paper Mill in Combined Locks, drawing a response from multiple area departments.
Pride flag returns after burning attempt
APPLETON — The Pride flag is flying again above the Outagamie County downtown campus in Appleton after someone doused it with gasoline and attempted to set it on fire Monday. According to a news release, at approximately 10 a.m., a person removed the Pride flag displayed at the Outagamie County downtown campus, doused it with […]
Kaukauna student gets heartwarming sendoff from classmates as she prepares for new round of surgery
KAUKAUNA — A Kaukauna student received a heartwarming sendoff on her last day of the school year as she prepares for a new round of surgery. Kaukauna High School principal Aaron Herm shared video on social media of Brooklyn’s classmates cheering her on. In a post to the Kaukauna Community Group, Brooklyn’s mother, Dana Hintz […]
Scottys Pub and Grill moving to former Skyview Club
KAUKAUNA — Scottys Pub and Grill in Kaukauna will soon be moving to a new location. The popular eatery recently purchased the former Skyview Club and made the announcement May 20 on its Facebook page. “Well, I can stop all the rumors, today we signed paperwork and have purchased Skyview Club. We are looking to […]
Kaukauna Farmers Market, Live! from Hydro Park kick off summer 2026 season Wednesday
KAUKAUNA — The Kaukauna Farmers Market opens its summer season Wednesday, with Fox Menagerie kicking off the Live! from Hydro Park concert series. The Farmers Market is held the same night as the Live! from Hydro Park concert series and will take place on Wednesday nights from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. starting June 3, […]