Tag Archives: Appleton
Hanna talks about community support after shooting
Appleton Mayor Tim Hanna is crediting neighboring fire departments for helping cover for Appleton crews in the wake of the shooting. He says he's also hearing from leaders around the Fox Cities. He sa...
May 16, 2019
Firefighter killed was married with 3 kids
The firefighter killed after a shooting in downtown Appleton was married with three children. Mitch Lundgaard was a 14-year veteran of the department. Fire Chief Jeremy Hansen is asking people to keep...
May 16, 2019
Thousands pay tribute in procession
Trucks and squad cars from dozens of fire and law enforcement departments across Wisconsin escorted the body of Firefighter Mitch Lundgaard. The processional of emergency vehicles brought Lundgaard's ...
May 16, 2019 (Image provided by the Appleton Fire Department)
Church holding prayer vigil after shooting
A church in downtown Appleton is holding a prayer vigil tonight for the shooting victims. The CORE is at the corner of Franklin and Superior streets. Pastor Mike Novotny says they want to bring the co...
May 16, 2019
Appleton neighborhood program meets tonight
People from the neighborhood program in Appleton are getting together tonight to hear about what the community has been working on. Principal Planner David Kress says they have 19 registered neighborh...
May 16, 2019 (Image from the City of Appleton)
4 hurt in downtown Appleton shooting
Appleton police say four people were hurt during an active shooter situation in the downtown Wednesday evening. A police officer was shot and a firefighter was hurt while handling a medical call at th...
May 15, 2019
Appleton, Green Bay mayors meet for first time on the job
The leaders of Appleton and Green Bay got a chance to sit down for the first time since they've both been on the job. Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich took office last month. Appleton Mayor Tim Hanna beli...
May 15, 2019
Organizers can't bring back all Mile of Music artists
The co-founder of the Mile of Music festival says they can't please everyone with the list of artists that return to downtown Appleton. It's the seventh annual event and about 700 acts have already pl...
May 15, 2019
Developer plans to keep history of Gabriel building
A developer plans to keep the historical aspects of a building that's part of a mixed-use project in downtown Appleton. Gabriel Furniture closed last month, after nine decades of business. A developer...
May 14, 2019
Group places instruments in downtown Appleton
There are some new musical instruments for people to play along College Avenue in downtown Appleton. The biggest one is a xylophone by the corner of Morrison Street. Lynn Schemm is a spokeswoman for A...
May 14, 2019 (Image provided by Appleton Downtown Incorporated)
