Tag Archives: Appleton
WW II vet gets overdue medals
An Appleton veteran received nine medals this week that he should have gotten after serving in World War II. George Gevelinger enlisted in the Army in 1940 and was quickly shipped off to Australia for...
Sep 06, 2018
Appleton schools ban student-brought snacks
The Appleton School District is no longer allowing kids to bring snacks in to share with their classmates. Spokesman Steve Harrison says it's about creating a healthy environment. He says it's about s...
Sep 05, 2018
Appleton city spends slightly above state average
A non-partisan policy group says city spending in Appleton is slightly above the state average. Researchers with the Wisconsin Policy Forum compared spending in 248 of the state's largest communities....
Sep 05, 2018 (Image from the City of Appleton)
School year starts today for many
Today is the first day of school for many students in the Fox Valley. Appleton Superintendent Judy Baseman says their focus will be on the whole child, and making sure they feel welcome and included. ...
Sep 03, 2018
Appleton police locate truck involved in shooting
Appleton police say they have the truck that was the target of a shooting at an intersection just south of downtown. Sergeant Dave Lund says they found the victim as well. He says they're following up...
Aug 31, 2018
Appleton crow tests positive for West Nile virus
The Appleton City Health Department says a dead crow found in Appleton tested positive for West Nile virus. It's the first bird to test positive in Outagamie County since they started testing for it o...
Aug 31, 2018
2 Appleton railroad crossings reopen
Two railroad crossings on the West side of Appleton opened this morning. City Traffic Engineer Eric Lom says the Canadian National Railroad made the repairs and construction started Monday. He says it...
Aug 31, 2018 (Image from the City of Appleton)
Today is International Overdose Awareness Day
A memorial walk in Appleton yesterday set the stage for International Overdose Awareness Day which is today. The StewKelley Memorial Walk event combines the last names of its two organizers who each l...
Aug 31, 2018
Building for Kids to close for 3 weeks
The Building for Kids in downtown Appleton will be closed for three weeks next month for renovations. The children's museum will be shut down from Labor Day to September 24th. Spokeswoman Katy Compton...
Aug 30, 2018
Creating a Sanctuary for Women
After earning several advanced degrees and operating a successful business for eight years, Dr. Paula Brusky has learned a lot. So what's next? How about opening a second location and hosting an Olymp...
Aug 30, 2018
