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'I was just outraged'; Green Bay settles lawsuit, agrees to pay $200,000
The lawsuit was brought on by the Wisconsin State Senate after listening devices were discovered in City Hall. Senator André Jacque says that he was appalled and worried about sensitive conversations.
Senior living community coming to Kaukauna in 2026
KAUKAUNA – The Reserve on Arbor Way today officially announced plans to build a new senior living community in Kaukauna to meet growing needs in the Fox Valley. The Reserve on Arbor Way will be located at 1400 Arbor Way in Commerce Crossing, adjacent to the Aurora Medical Center off Highway 41 and is expecting their grand opening for resident move-ins mid 2026, according to a news release.
Wisconsin’s Massive Music Festival That You Never Heard Of
There's a huge under-the-radar musical festival in Wisconsin that can rival any other concert event in the United States. I'm a big music fan and really enjoy going to concerts, especially outdoor festivals in the summer. I still like to discover new bands. In my opinion, the live experience is always best. Every year I try hard to check out at least a couple of new shows.
Appleton ranked the fifth most desirable city in America, according to survey
APPLETON - Appleton continues to stand out on a national scale, now being recognized as one of the most desirable cities in America to live in, according to a recent survey. AgentAdvice, a resource that helps real estate agents grow their business, released a survey Thursday in which multiple metrics were used to determine what makes a city desirable to live in. Those metrics included: a city's average home size and price; violent and property crime...
DNR Investigating New Manure Spill That Killed Fish In Wisconsin
It's common knowledge that water bodies are important in many ways, while also serving as great places to have recreational fun. That's why it's important to protect them from pollution and other things that can disrupt the natural ecosystem. However, despite our best efforts, water bodies are compromised in various ways.
Public input welcome as Outagamie County leaders look to shape future of W. College Avenue
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY (WLUK) -- A portion of W. College Ave. in Appleton and Grand Chute could see improvements in coming years. Leaders say the final vision of the project is an open book. In partnership with Outagamie County, they're working to make changes to roughly 2.5 miles of the roadway.
Frustrated: Neenah waterfall remains dry as contractors encounter another glitch
Question: Will Neenah ever turn on the waterfall at the Harrison Street stormwater pond? It's been years of empty promises. Answer: I wrote about the troubles with the limestone waterfall a year ago. ...
The Post-Crescent has a new Buzz reporter
As a resident of Appleton for the past twelve years, and previously a California native, I’ve grown to fall in love with the Fox Cities and all it has to offer. One thing I love most about the Fox Cities is the variety of businesses that have opened and flourished since my arrival, which is why I’m beyond thrilled to be taking over as The Buzz reporter. I’m looking forward to getting to know the business...
Plan for Thrivent campus shows new corporate office building, range of housing options
APPLETON — The proposed master plan for the redevelopment of the Thrivent campus on the city's north side calls for a new Thrivent operations center situated close to Interstate 41 and between 2,200 and 2,300 new housing units. The campus also would accommodate between 450,000 and 500,000 square feet of office space, between...
‘Bursting with pride’: Bar & grill in Neenah celebrates hometown Olympian with decorated storefront
NEENAH, Wis. (WFRV) – A bar & grill in Neenah is honoring a hometown Olympian by decorating its storefront in red, white, and blue. The windows of Greene’s Pour House in the 100 block of West Wisconsin Avenue are adorned with paint in support of Neenah native Maddie Wanamaker. Wanamaker will be competing in rowing events during the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
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