Tag Archives: Appleton
Warning about fires from improperly disposed rechargeable batteries
APPLETON, WI -- Outagamie County authorities says there are proper ways to dispose of rechargeable batteries, though that doesn't include tossing them into trash or recycle bins. The Appleton Fire Dep...
Jul 17, 2024 Remains of rechargeable batteries that started fire at Outagamie Co. recycling center
Outagamie County, Appleton residents encouraged to report flood damage
APPLETON, Wis. -- Outagamie County and Appleton residents are being encouraged to report flood-related damage. The county and city have partnered with 211 United Way to collect damage reports. Those w...
Jul 16, 2024 ChiccoDodiFC / Depositphotos.com
Appleton offering sand, bags to residents for flood prevention
APPLETON, Wis. -- Sand and bags are available to Appleton residents starting Tuesday in preparation for potential future flooding. Residents will have to fill the provided bags and load them into thei...
Jul 16, 2024 City of Appleton logo (Image courtesy City of Appleton)
Appleton, Green Bay receive grants for transit projects
WASHINGTON -- Appleton and Green Bay can move forward with some public transit projects through grants from the Federal Transit Administration. The City of Appleton will receive $12 million for Valley...
Jul 11, 2024 IgorVetushko / Depositphotos.com
A Conversation with Appleton Police Chief Polly Olson
APPLETON, Wis. -- It's time for a summer check in with Appleton Police Chief Polly Olson. Chief Olson joined Hayley Tenpas during Focus Fox Valley to catch up on traffic enforcement, summer safety and...
Jul 02, 2024
2024 Independence Day fireworks shows in Northeast Wisconsin
APPLETON, Wis. -- The following is a list of 2024 Independence Day fireworks shows taking place in Northeast Wisconsin: Saturday, June 29 Markesan: Soldiers and Sailors Park at dusk Sunday, June 30 Fr...
Jun 27, 2024
Senator Baldwin & Mayor Woodford Deliver Funding For Appleton's Valley Transit Center
Yesterday, Monday, June 24th, Wisconsin's U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced $25 million in federal funds to reconstruct Appleton's Valley Transit Center and build more affordable housing, and Ben d...
Jun 25, 2024
Appleton wheel tax going up 50% [AUDIO]
APPLETON, Wis. -- The Appleton wheel tax is going up 50 percent. The common council approves a measure increasing the vehicle registration fee from $20 to $30. Alder Denise Fenton says the city has fe...
Jun 21, 2024 City of Appleton logo (Image courtesy City of Appleton)
Fire damages Pellet America in Appleton
APPLETON, Wis. -- Fire damages an Appleton business. Crews were called to Pellet America in the 2600 block of W. 2nd Street around 8 a.m. Sunday to find smoke and flames coming from the building. No o...
Jun 17, 2024 (Image provided by the Appleton Fire Department)
Cuts to Valley Transit service hours approved [AUDIO]
APPLETON, Wis. -- Valley Transit buses will no longer run after 6 p.m. on weeknights and 1 p.m. on Saturdays. The Fox Cities Transit Commission approves cuts to service hours driven by a severe driver...
Jun 12, 2024 (Image provided by Valley Transit)
