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Here’s your weekly roundup of what happened in and around Kaukauna and the Fox Valley.
BREAKING: Democrats projected to take majority in U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON — Democrats are projected to win control of the U.S. Senate in the 2026 midterm elections, defying historical headwinds and flipping key battleground seats to capture a majority in the upper chamber of Congress. Democrats earlier Tuesday evening were projected to win a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives. The victory shifts the […]
Democrat Crowley projected winner in Wisconsin governor’s race
MADISON — Democrat David Crowley has been projected as the winner of Wisconsin’s race for governor, making history as the state’s first African American to be elected to that position. Crowley, the Milwaukee County Executive, secured the victory over Republican nominee U.S. Representative Tom Tiffany in a tightly contested battleground race to succeed outgoing Democratic […]
StoneRidge Piggly Wiggly in Kaukauna and De Pere sold
KAUKAUNA — The StoneRidge Piggly Wiggly stores in Kaukauna and De Pere have been sold Fox Bros. Piggly Wiggly, which operates 11 Piggly Wiggly stores primarily in southeast Wisconsin. StoneRidge Meat and Country Markets has owned both stores since January 2018 after purchasing them from Larry’s Markets, Inc. StoneRidge recently announced the closure of its […]
Indoor softball facility coming to Kaukauna and Kimberly area
HARRISON — A new indoor softball training facility is coming to the Kaukauna area and a groundbreaking was held last week. Accurate Edge Athletics expects to open its new facility in late March in the Crossroads Business Park south of Kaukauna off Highway KK. Jim and Gretchen Danielson said their vision is to create a […]
Hundreds of thousands flock to Milwaukee to celebrate Brewers’ World Series championship
MILWAUKEE — It could easily have been the largest public gathering in Wisconsin history Friday when more than 750,000 people descended on downtown Milwaukee for a parade to cheer on the Milwaukee Brewers and their first World Series championship. Crowds blocked every intersection along the parade route as the players road atop open-air buses to […]
Police: Multiple fatalities following shooting in Appleton
APPLETON —The Appleton Police Department is investigating what they describe as a homicide involving multiple fatalities. According to a news release, Appleton officers responded about 8 p.m. Oct. 30 to the 3400 Block of South Hemlock Lane. When they arrived, officers found multiple people who had been shot. The number of people killed has not […]
Sign up for energy assistance at this in-person event in Kaukauna
KAUKAUNA — With winter soon upon us, many residents are expected to struggle with high energy costs. But there is help. Join Kaukauna Utilities for an in-person Energy Assistance event on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026. An Energy Services representative will be available to help residents apply for assistance and answer questions. Call 920-462-0234 to register […]
Donation to make reading more accessible for older residents in Kaukauna
KAUKAUNA — Older residents will soon have a more accessible space for reading at the Kaukauna Public Library. The Retirement Housing Foundation this week presented the Kaukauna Public Library with a check for $20,000. The money will be used to create a space for older adults to read and gather and for purchasing large print […]
Biz brief: Downtown home and decor shop opens in Kaukauna
Send your business news to news@kaukaunacommunitynews.com. KAUKAUNA — A downtown Kaukauna business opens Wednesday as a one-stop home decor and gift shop along with real estate services, all under one roof. Inspiring Interiors is now becoming Home & Gift Shoppe, and is now located at 233 Dodge Street. The doors officially opened Wednesday, Oct. 28. […]
WILD VIDEO: Appleton police respond to apartment intruder; turns out to be a deer
APPLETON — Police responded to a report of an apartment intruder recently, but the suspect turned out to be quite unexpected. Police say a deer crashed into the first floor apartment, then finally crashed back out another window to freedom after authorities arrived. Appleton police shared the “wild” video Sunday of the intrusion, reminding residents […]