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Here’s your weekly roundup of what happened in and around Kaukauna and the Fox Valley.
LATEST: Water has crested in Shiocton; evacuation order remains in place
SHIOCTON — The river has crested in Shiocton at 15.2 feet Saturday morning and will remain at that level for several days, Outagamie County Executive Tom Nelson said Saturday morning. Nelson said the county dodged a bullet last night when storm system from the southwest split apart near the county line and total rainfall came […]
With more storms on the way, fund established for flood victims
As residents in northeast Wisconsin prepare for another round of possibly strong storms later on Friday, a fund has been established to help victims of the devastating flooding. According to the National Weather Service in Green Bay, thunderstorms, some severe with locally heavy rain, will develop from west to east this afternoon and evening. A […]
PHOTOS: Floods closing highways and roads throughout Northeast Wisconsin
UPDATE: Gov. Tony Evers today signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency as communities across the state continue to experience and recover from severe storms, power outages, record rainfall, and flooding, all of which are expected to continue throughout the week. FLOODING ALERT: Multiple highways are currently closed Wednesday in northeast and north central Wisconsin due to flooding. Other areas of the state could […]
LIVE UPDATES: Shiocton residents ordered to evacuate as flood waters rise
UPDATE: Gov. Tony Evers today signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency as communities across the state continue to experience and recover from severe storms, power outages, record rainfall, and flooding, all of which are expected to continue throughout the week. SHIOCTON — The president of the village of Shiocton has issued a large-scale evacuation for all village residents until further notice. All residents […]
High water closes parks along Fox River with threat of flash flooding on the way
WRIGHTSTOWN — With the Fox River overflowing its banks near Wrightstown, officials are urging people to stay away from the river for their own safety. “With super high water and dangerous currents with all the rainfall please stay away from all rivers and streams,” the Village of Wrightstown posted Tuesday morning on social media. “Mueller […]
New London’s Mosquito Hill Nature Center host open house for new wing
NEW LONDON – Mosquito Hill Nature Center will host an open house on Saturday, April 18, and Sunday, April 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to celebrate the opening of its new exhibit wing. After years of fundraising, planning, and construction, the new exhibits showcase the natural history and unique features of Mosquito Hill in a fun, […]
FVA and FRCC boys basketball all-stars to clash in Kaukauna
The Fox Valley Association and the Fox River Classic Conference will showcase their top boys basketball talent during an all-star event coming to Kaukauna High School on Sunday, April 19.
Two-week 441 ramp closure begins Wednesday
The northbound Wisconsin Highway 441 ramp to northbound I-41 in Appleton will close for approximately two weeks
New Little Chute fire station breaks ground
LITTLE CHUTE — Residents, firefighters, builders and local officials gathered Thursday evening to mark the official groundbreaking of the new Little Chute fire station. Work begins after the Village Board in December gave unanimous approval for construction of a new $8.2 million fire station, marking a significant expansion of the municipality’s emergency services infrastructure. The […]
Kaukauna endurance athlete training for Run Across Wisconsin to benefit mental health
KAUKAUNA — If you see a solitary runner on the Kaukauna High School track late Friday and into the next day, it’s Luke Mantel of Kaukauna, who will be on a 24-hour training run ahead of his Run Across Wisconsin. He’s raising money for Bigger Than the Trail, a mental health charity, which is a […]