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Here’s your weekly roundup of what happened in and around Kaukauna and the Fox Valley.
Federal disaster loans now available for July tornado recovery in the Fox Valley
MENASHA — In response to a Presidential disaster declaration issued Oct. 7, the U.S. Small Business Administration has announced the availability of low interest disaster loans for Wisconsin businesses, private nonprofit organizations and residents affected by severe storms and tornadoes occurring July 27. Apply online at Apply online: sba.gov/disaster or: Residents can apply in person […]
Kaukauna’s Jobe shares player-of-the-year honors; Binsfeld shares coach of the year
KAUKAUNA — Fourteen Kaukauna Ghosts football players and their head coach have received 2026 post-season honors in the Fox Valley Association. Senior Muhammad Jobe was named co-offensive player of the year, along with Maddux Hermus of Kimberly. Matt Binsfeld was named co-coach of the year along with Steve Jung of Neenah. All-conference honorees include: FIRST […]
Winning $50,000 Mega Millions ticket sold in Appleton
APPLETON — A winning $50,000 Mega Millions ticket was sold at Northsider on North Richmond in Appleton for last night’s drawing, giving one player a five-times bigger prize thanks to the game’s built-in multiplier. The winning ticket matched four of five numbers (13-28-33-35-48) and the Mega Ball (3), earning a $10,000 win. With a 5X […]
Meet with Kaukauna’s school superintendent at ‘Coffee & Conversation’
KAUKAUNA — Join Kaukauna Area School District Superintendent Mike Slowinski Thursday for the second Coffee & Conversation of fall 2026. The event, open to the public, will take place on October 22 from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Jexi’s Restaurant. Stop in, grab a cup of coffee and spend some time talking about the […]
WATCH: Appleton police on the lookout for drive-thru hit-and-run driver
APPLETON — Appleton police are on the lookout for the driver of a pickup whose trailer took out part of a drive-thru ordering station. Officer William Berens is working to identify the the people in the video that was released by police that shows the hit-and-run accident. The video shows a pickup with a trailer […]
Early voting begins Tuesday, Oct. 20 in Kaukauna for Nov. 3, 2026 election
KAUKAUNA — In-person absentee voting begins Tuesday in Kaukauna and runs through Oct. 30 at the Municipal Services Building downtown. Hours are 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (M-F). More information, including registering to vote polling locations and absentee voting, can be found HERE. Absentee ballots must arrive at the clerk’s office no later than election day. The […]
How do closed sessions in government meetings work?
By Jen Zettel-Vandenhouten / Wisconsin Watch, Wisconsin WatchOctober 15, 2026 “I was wondering if, in a future edition, you might offer some insight into some of the process behind some of these city and town board meetings. For example, I have always wondered why boards are allowed to meet in a closed session.” — reader […]
2026 leaf collection begins Monday in Kaukauna
KAUKAUNA — Leaf collection begins Monday, Oct. 19 in Kaukauna and runs weekly through Nov. 19 on your garbage collection day. Below is a link to a video from the Clean Lakes Alliance explaining the impact of leaves in the streets.https://bit.ly/3Kp4vnC For additional questions, please contact the. Public Works Department at 920.766.6337.
Kaukauna High wrestling’s Matczak stepping down as head coach
KAUKAUNA — After 34 years leading Kaukauna High School wrestling, hall-of-famer Jeff Matczak is retiring from his role as head coach, the school announced Thursday. From 1992–’26, Matczak helped build one of the most successful wrestling programs in the state, serving as co-head coach alongside Steve McDaniel from 1992–2001. The numbers speak for themselves, according […]
‘Walk your Wheels’ signage promotes crosswalk safety in Kaukauna
KAUKAUNA — If you’re visiting downtown Kaukauna, you might see a new, bright blue message on the sidewalk. “Walk your Wheels” reminds people traveling by bike, skateboard, kick scooter, etc. to dismount and walk in areas with high foot traffic to help improve safety and reduce the risk of collisions with pedestrians. Over the next […]