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3 Of The Most Haunted Roads In The U.S. Are Located In Wisconsin
If you're driving down a Wisconsin road during the middle of the night and think you've seen something strange like a ghost, there's a good chance that street is haunted. Though many people will stay as far away as possible from any sort of ghost activity, there are some who will seek it out. Most of the time, a successful search can happen in a home, building, or cemetery. There is one place that flies under the ghost radar. Did you know there's paranormal activity on the streets?
3 Wisconsin Places Named Top 10 Most Livable Small Cities in US
If you had to list the best things about the state of Wisconsin, I would argue that one characteristic should be among the first things mentioned and that's the fact that the there are a great variety of quality small cities. A new national ranking agrees as 3 have made the top 10 most livable small cities in America.
Appleton officials cancel meetings scheduled with residents seeking flood relief
APPLETON (WLUK) -- Residents of Appleton's N. Viola Street are continuing to search for relief after brutal flooding wreaked havoc on their properties earlier this month. Individual meetings for homeowners to talk with Alderperson Chris Croatt were initially scheduled for Wednesday -- however, they were all canceled. "So, we won't...
Appleton transitions from No Mow May to Slow-Mow Summer
APPLETON — Five years after Appleton became the first U.S. city to adopt No Mow May, it has pivoted to Slow-Mow Summer. The Common Council voted 13-0 Wednesday to remove No Mow May from the city's municipal code, reinstating the height restriction of grass and weeds to 8 inches on developed lots and to 12 inches on undeveloped lots year-round.
Fox Cities continue to recover from weekend flooding, mayor makes appeal for financial aid
APPLETON - After getting hit with roughly 1 to 3 1/2 inches of rain on July 13, according to the National Weather Service, Outagamie County leadership is working to provide for residents of the Fox Cities after they were hit with multiple floods in a short time span. After the...
Second floor of Fox Commons will open to Lawrence University students this fall
APPLETON — The $33.6 million transformation of City Center Plaza into Fox Commons will reach a milestone in August with the completion of the second-floor apartments that will house Lawrence University students. Work on the first-floor tenant spaces will be finished by the end of the year or early next year, and the...
Fox Cities Chamber brings home the gold, named best chamber of its size
APPLETON — "To say we are excited and honored to be named Chamber of the Year ... is an understatement," Becky Bartoszek, president and CEO of Fox Cities Chamber, said in an announcement Thursday morning. The chamber was named a 2024-2025 Chamber of the Year by the Association of...
Neenah considers allowing alcohol sales at convenience stores
NEENAH (WLUK) -- The city of Neenah has reintroduced talks of repealing a ban on alcohol sales in convenience stores. The ban, which has been in place since the 1980s, prohibits convenience stores from selling alcohol. Ald. Mark Ellis says it's time for a change. "I was on the council...
Neenah refreshes Council Tree logo amid effort to strengthen organizational culture
Question: How much did the city of Neenah spend on its new logo? How much more will it cost to fully implement the logo? Answer: Neenah's new logo features an updated image of the old Council Tree, a long-gone elm under which Native Americans held council, atop the words "Neenah" and "Wisconsin" in...
Wisconsin Historical Society: Isabel and Orrin Johnson house listed in the National Register of Historic Places
NEENAH, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Isabel and Orrin Johnson House in the National Register of Historic Places on June 26, 2024. Constructed in 1918, the single-family residence is located in Neenah, Winnebago County. The Isabel and Orrin Johnson House was designed in...
Fox Valley Boys and Girls Club Announces New Location
The Boys and Girls Club of the Fox Valley has announced that a new location will be coming to the area. On Monday (July 15th), they confirmed the new location will be in Neenah on the corner of Byrd Avenue and Marathon Avenue and will break ground on September 3rd.
Spinning the State: Madison, Milwaukee, De Pere
Stories you might have missed form across Wisconsin. Madison: UW Hospitals named best in Wisconsin. If you need to go to the hospital, try to make it one of the University of Wisconsin hospitals. U.S. News and World Report ranked the UW Hospitals as number one in Wisconsin on its best hospital list. UW Health CEO Dr. Alan Kaplan said the recognition reinforces the longstanding reputation for outstanding patient care, innovative therapies and exceptional patient outcomes at UW Health. The UW Hospitals also received the highest ratings for 18 procedures and conditions impacting people 65 and older. UW Hospitals also offer services that are not always available at other hospitals which contributed to the high ranking. Full Story.
Cornerstone Community Center expects to break ground this fall on fourth ice rink
DE PERE (WLUK) – Groundbreaking is expected this fall for the addition of a fourth ice rink at the Cornerstone Community Center. The $22 million project includes a 3,000-seat arena, which will be used for tournaments as well as the St. Norbert College men’s and women’s hockey teams. It is expected to open in fall 2025.
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