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Here’s your weekly roundup of what happened in and around Kaukauna and the Fox Valley.
Dick’s Drive-In responds to generous tip from anonymous customer
KAUKAUNA — A post thanking an anonymous customer for a generous tip has gone viral on the Dick’s Drive-In Facebook page. Apparently the man came in Friday evening, placed his order and proceeded to leave a $100 tip for the staff. Then he added another $100 to pay it forward. Dick’s thanked the unknown customer […]
Brandt retires from Kaukauna Police Department
KAUKAUNA — Officer Jim Brandt is retiring following a 26-year career in law enforcement, including the last 7 years serving th Kaukauna Police Department. Throughout his career, Brandt served in a variety of important roles, including Investigator and Field Training Officer, where he helped mentor and develop the next generation of officers, according to a […]
UPDATE: Three children dead after boat capsizes in Southern Wisconsin storm
UPDATE 9 p.m.: Authorities have confirmed that three children died Friday after the boat they were on capsized in Geneva Lake during a strong storm. All the children on the boat were wearing life vests, authorities said. Here’s what happened: https://walworthcountycommunitynews.com/2026/07/03/three-children-drown-after-boat-capsizes-on-geneva-lake-during-storm/ GENEVA LAKE — Walworth County Undersheriff Tom Hausner confirmed that there were three fatalities […]
Fundraiser launched for Kaukauna crossing guard killed in Appleton accident involving dump truck rollover
KAUKAUNA — Kaukauna crossing guard Vicki Wagner is being described as one of the kindest, most genuine souls a person could ever meet, and she made an ordinary part of one family’s day feel so special. The comment was posted by a parent in the Kaukauna Community Group after Wagner was killed in a tragic […]
GoFundMe launched for family of Florida teen killed in tragic Grand Chute accident
GRAND CHUTE — Family members of the Florida teen killed Monday when a passenger van crashed into a business in Grand Chute have launched a GoFundMe to return the young man’s body home to his father. (Donate to the GoFundMe HERE) The 18-year-old was identified in the post as Cayden, whose single father, Tom Dileo, […]
Teen dies, two others injured, as van crashes into building in Grand Chute
UPDATE: Family members of the Florida teen killed Monday when a van crashed into a business in Grand Chute have launched a GoFundMe to return the young man’s body home to his father. (Donate to the GoFundMe HERE) GRAND CHUTE — A Florida teen was killed and two others injured when a van crashed into […]
Multiple Appleton businesses damaged by vandals shooting out windows with slingshots
APPLETON — Appleton police say they have identified the vandals who damaged multiple businesses over the weekend firing slingshots into windows and property. Police credited license plate readers with playing a key role in solving the case at a time when the technology has come under increased criticism by privacy advocates. In a social media […]
Unveiling planned for pedestrian tunnel mural created by local Girl Scouts
KAUKAUNA — A ribbon-cutting is planned for Wednesday evening to dedicate the new mural in the CE pedestrian tunnel created by a group of local Girl Scouts. The three scouts, Kenzie, Abigail and Lillian, completed the mural along the wall of the tunnel near Quinney/NDLC for their Girl Scout Silver Award project. Join them in […]
Kaukauna Public Library warns about scam event posting
KAUKAUNA — At least two area public libraries are warning about a scam event posting that could be collecting personal information. In a social media post, the Kaukauna Public Library is cautioning patrons to not sign up for what is being advertised as a robotics event. The library says it is not hosting this event […]
Kaukauna street paving schedule for the week of June 29
KAUKAUNA — The City of Kaukauna has published its update for the week of June 29 for this summer’s street paving project. This is a tentative schedule and may change due to weather or other contractor obligations. For those on Washington Street and Florence Street where there is sidewalk and driveway apron work, the city asks […]