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Here’s your weekly roundup of what happened in and around Kaukauna and the Fox Valley.
4-year old struck and injured by e-bike on Menasha playground
MENESHA — A 4-year-old suffered scrapes and contusions to their head and face after being run over by an e-bike traveling through a playground Friday in Menasha. According to a news release, Menasha police were called about 7:30 p.m. July 24 to Jefferson Park for a 4-year-old struck by an e-bike. Officers determined the child […]
Separate girls wrestling program could be coming to Kaukauna High School
KAUKAUNA — A girls wrestling team is about to join Kaukauna’s storied high school program. The Kaukauna Area School District Board of Education on Monday is expected to vote on authorizing a coach for a high school girls wrestling program. AGENDA According to a staff memo, Kaukauna already has girls wrestling at the middle school […]
66-year-old suspect accused of 12th OWI following hit-and-run crash
KAUKAUNA – A 66-year-old Kaukauna man was arrested Thursday, suspected of a 12th-offense OWI in a hit-and-run on the city’s south side. According to a news release, Kaukauna police officers responded about 7:30 p.m. July 23 to the area of Crooks Avenue and E. 5th Street for a report of a hit-and-run accident. While officers […]
Packers 2026 training camp kicks off July 29
GREEN BAY — One of Wisconsin’s greatest sports traditions, the 2026 Packers Training Camp, kicks off the week before Family Night, with the first practice scheduled for Wednesday, July 29. FULL SCHEDULE This marks Green Bay’s 81st training camp, a tradition that began in 1946 under Curly Lambeau. As in the past, practices are scheduled to […]
Democrat Francesca Hong, Republican Tom Tiffany lead in new statewide poll on Wisconsin’s race for governor
MILWAUKEE — New Marquette Law School Poll survey of Wisconsin registered voters finds State Rep. Francesca Hong leading the Democratic primary field for governor, but large numbers of voters still undecided as the Aug. 11 primary approaches. The poll, conducted after Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley dropped out, then re-entered the race and before Lt. […]
1976 bicentennial time capsule found, to be opened July 26 at Kaukauna’s Grignon Mansion
Article provided by the Friends of the Grignon Mansion KAUKAUNA — The Friends of Grignon Mansion will unveil the contents of a time capsule buried in 1976 by the Kaukauna Bicentennial Committee, fifty years after it was sealed. The unveiling will take place on Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 1 p.m. at the Charles A. […]
Speeding crackdown ensnares drivers going 93, 95, 98, 108 mph through Appleton
APPLETON — Over the past few days, Appleton police working traffic safety speed enforcement made 128 stops along the highway, including recorded speeds of 93, 95, 98, and 108 mph. According to a social media post, Appleton police say the speeds, the number of stops, and the frequency with which officers are encountering concerning driving […]
Disaster Recovery Center to opens Monday in New London
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY – Outagamie County Emergency Management, in partnership with FEMA, Wisconsin Emergency Management, and Waupaca and Winnebago County Emergency Management, announces the opening of a Disaster Recovery Center to assist individuals and businesses affected by the April 13-23, 2026, severe weather, tornado and flooding. The Disaster Recovery Center will officially open on Monday, July […]
Kaukauna Area School District recognized as a Northeast Wisconsin top eorkplace for the second consecutive year
KAUKAUNA — The Kaukauna Area School District has been recognized as a Northeast Wisconsin Top Workplace for the second consecutive year, reaffirming the district’s commitment to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed. The recognition was presented during the Northeast Wisconsin Top Workplaces banquet held on Wednesday, July 15, at Gather on Broadway […]
EAA AirVenture 2026 takes flight Monday in Oshkosh
OSHKOSH — The 73rd EAA AirVenture Oshkosh takes place at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh from July 20 to July 26, 2026. The massive fly-in convention features nine daily air shows, two night shows, interactive workshops, and the headlining opening concert by country star Tyler Hubbard. Here is what you can expect this year: Daily […]