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New restaurant opens Wednesday morning on Kaukauna’s north side
KAUKAUNA — A new restaurant is set to open first thing Wednesday morning on Kaukauna’s north side. 3 Brothers Family Restaurant has taken over the location of the former Rico’s Restaurant. The restaurant will open its doors at 6:30 a.m. at 215 W. Wisconsin Ave., in Kaukauna.
We compared grocery prices in Green Bay and Appleton. Here's what we found
GREEN BAY - A recent trip to the grocery store will show any customer that grocery prices have noticeably increased, but the amount you spend can heavily depend on what store you shop at and sometimes, what city. USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin compared the prices of name-brand and store-brand grocery items from Walmart,...
6 Things to know before hitting Appleton's 2024 Mile of Music
Editor's note, July 24, 2024: A previous version of this story incorrectly listed the streets which will be closed for parking during Mile of Music. Parking will be unavailable on Appleton Street, between Lawrence Street and College Avenue from 3 p.m. on Thursday until 6 p.m. on Sunday. APPLETON — Mile of Music...
New studio brings skincare services to Appleton: The Buzz
APPLETON- After five years working as a practicing esthetician, Tessa Jadin made the leap to open Tessa Grace Aesthetics, a results-driven studio that offers cosmetic services including brow laminations, lash lifts, waxing, and more. The new aesthetics studio, located at 620A E. Longview Dr., in Appleton, officially opened on June 1, with plans for a grand opening later this fall. ...
Appleton Unveils Lundgaard Park Upgrades Honoring Fallen Firefighter
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — An Appleton park honoring a fallen firefighter is showing off its upgrades. The city held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Lundgaard Park on Lightning Drive Wednesday. It features a fire station-themed playground and basketball and pickleball courts. The park is dedicated to Mitchell Lundgaard, a...
15th annual BFK Children’s Parade held in Appleton as part of U.S. Venture’s Children’s Week
APPLETON, Wis. (WBAY) - On Wednesday evening, as part of U.S. Venture’s Children’s Week, the BFK Children’s Parade presented by ThedaCare was held in Appleton. Kids and their families, with themed costumes and non-motorized floats, took part in the free event and paraded from College Avenue to Drew Street and ended in City Park.
Lundgaard Park is officially open with a brand new firefighter themed playground
APPLETON — In 2020, a northside neighborhood park close to Fire Station 6 was named Lundgaard Park in honor of Mitch Lundgaard, a firefighter who lost his life while in the line of duty on May 15, 2019. Fast-forward just over four years, and family and friends of Lundgaard gathered at the park Wednesday to hear community leaders and members of Lundgaard's family on the land which will eventually become a pavilion, set to open sometime next...
Comedian Steve-O to perform at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – Officials in Appleton announced on Tuesday morning that comedian Steve-O will be performing soon at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center. According to a release, Steve-O, who’s known mostly for his appearances on the hit MTV show “Jackass,” will be holding a show at the P.A.C. on Wednesday, November 13, at 7:00 p.m.
200 artists, 700 sets: Here's how Appleton's Mile of Music came to be, and what keeps it in tune
APPLETON – It started as an idea to bring collaboration to downtown Appleton businesses. In the fall of 2012, marketing executive Dave Willems left a meeting of local business owners, pondering an idea for a walkable event comparable to the city’s Octoberfest or weekly summertime farmers markets. As he walked down Appleton’s College...
Elvis' latest hit: Retrofitted private jet a huge attraction at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
OSHKOSH – When Jimmy Webb first told his 475,000 YouTube subscribers he was bidding for one of Elvis’ private planes, this probably wasn’t what they were thinking. Good thing! It...
Relive the 80s with The SYNTHetics
(WFRV)- Close your eyes, and you will feel the hairspray in the air. The SYNTHetics capture the essence of the 80s, whisking you away to a world where MTV ruled. They are all in different bands, and they all met years ago in musical theatre. Each of them thought, “Wouldn’t it be cool to start an 80’s pop group that features the Synthesizers?” The idea was tossed around for a few years, and suddenly, the timing seemed right.
Author connects with WWII pilot's family through mother's story
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WBAY) - Local author Tammy Borden spoke at EAA on Wednesday, telling a remarkable story. Jeff Alexander featured Tammy in Small Towns when she wrote a book about the stories her mother shared about growing up in Germany during World War II. One of those stories was about...
From Paperfest to Catfish Concert, global tech outage and severe weather throw summer events a couple of curveballs
A first in Foghat history happened Saturday in Kimberly and the band wasn’t even there. In fact, that was the first. The classic rock band that has been around for 53 years...
Wisconsin DNR’s turkey, pheasant, and waterfowl stamp contest opens for artists
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resource’s turkey, pheasant, and waterfowl stamp contest is now open for artist submissions. The winning designs will appear on the 2025 collection of stamps. Sales of these three stamps bring in hundreds of thousands of dollars annually for species management throughout the state, including...
Explore This Enormous Aviation Museum In Wisconsin With Over 200 Antique And Iconic Aircraft
Tucked away in the heart of Wisconsin, the EAA Aviation Museum in Oshkosh is one of those hidden gems that promises to ignite your passion for aviation. With over 200 antique and iconic aircraft on display, it’s a treasure trove of history and innovation waiting to be explored. This...
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