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Here’s your weekly roundup of what happened in and around Kaukauna and the Fox Valley.
Green Bay Packers’ 2026 regular season NFL schedule
– REGULAR SEASON – Sun., Sept. 13, at Minnesota Vikings, 3:25 p.m., CBS Sun., Sept. 20, at New York Jets, 12 p.m., FOX Thu., Sept. 24, ATLANTA FALCONS, 7:15 p.m., Amazon Sun., Oct. 4, at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 12 p.m., FOX Sun., Oct. 11, CHICAGO BEARS (Gold Pkg.), 3:25 p.m., FOX Sun., Oct. 18, DALLAS […]
Outagamie County to celebrate grand opening of new dog park, ‘Barks and Recreation’
APPLETON – Outagamie County will celebrate the ribbon cutting and grand opening of its new dog park, Outagamie County’s Bark & Recreation, on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Community members are invited to attend the event, which will include a ribbon cutting ceremony, remarks, festivities, and a food truck. Residents […]
15th Annual Veteran’s Benefit & Ride in Oshkosh planned for June 6, 2026
OSHKOSH — The Winnebago Detachment Marine Corps League #357 and Auxiliary of Oshkosh will host its 15th Annual Veteran’s Benefit & Ride on Saturday, June 6, 2026. According to a news release, the benefit will be held at the Marine Corps League located at 4715 Sherman Road in Oshkosh. A self-guided poker run for motorcycles […]
Kaukauna Area School District among top districts in the state in latest Money Inc. rankings
KAUKAUNA — The Kaukauna Area School District is one of the top districts in the state according to the latest rankings published May 9, 2026 by Money Inc. Kaukauna came in at No. 26 in the list of the top 30 school districts in the state. The ranking puts the district within the top 20 […]
No injuries reported following fire at Kaukauna’s Ahlstrom Thilmany Mill
KAUKAUNA — No injuries were reported following a fire Saturday at Kaukauna’s Ahlstrom Thilmany Mill. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. According to a news release from the Kaukauna Fire Department, emergency crews responded to the mill on May 16, 2026, at 2:13 p.m. for a reported fire. Firefighters arrived and encountered smoke […]
Fox Cities Greenways 30 Trails Challenge is back featuring hikes throughout the Fox Valley
KAUKAUNA — The Fox Cities Greenways 30 Trails Challenge is back for 2026, but this year, organizers are taking it up a notch with 31 trails to explore. Join the fun by visiting 31 trails in the Fox Cities by Sept. 7, 2028. Everyone who completes the challenge will earn an exclusive Greenways embroidered patch. […]
State news: 12-year-old seriously injured in scooter vs vehicle crash in Delavan
DELAVAN — A 12-year-old sustained life-threatening injuries Friday in a crash between a scooter and a vehicle in Delavan.. According to a news release, the City of Delavan Police Department, Fire Department, and Medix responded about 3:34 p.m. Friday to a report of a motor vehicle versus scooter crash at the intersection of South Second […]
Kaukauna welcomes newest police officer
KAUKAUNA — The Kaukauna Police Department is welcoming Officer Hailey Buschman as its newest officer. In a social media post, the department said that Buschman joins the department with nearly five years of law enforcement experience with the Shawano County Sheriff’s Office. Buschman is originally from the Shawano area and now proudly calls the Fox […]
City of Kaukauna to begin second round of spring cleanup pickups
KAUKAUNA — The second round of of spring cleanup pickup of yard waste bags runs from May 18-21, 2026 in Kaukauna.
Fox Valley high school teams to compete in Esports state championship
WAUWATOSA — The Wisconsin High School Esports Association (WIHSEA) will host its Spring 2026 State Championship on Saturday, May 16, at Wisconsin Lutheran College in Wauwatosa. Doors open at 8 a.m., and admission is free for all attendees. The championship event will feature top student esports competitors from across Wisconsin battling for state titles in […]