Politics

APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – A group of scouts in Appleton placed flags at the graves of local veterans as Memorial Day Weekend is on the horizon. More than 100 scouts gathered at Highland Memorial Park Cemetary. They estimated they placed around 4,000 United States flags on all veterans’ tombstones.

APPLETON — The vacant downtown lot between the 222 Building and Copper Rock Coffee Co. could be redeveloped with an upper deck for U.S. Venture employees and a lower deck for live music with public access. The vision for the space became clearer last week when U.S. Venture unveiled...

A housing forum will be held in Appleton May 29 to help local government officials, builders, investors and real estate professionals understand how to use new workforce loans administered by the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority. A 2023 legislation package created the new programs and the forum is intended...

APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — The city of Appleton will carry on an Independence Day tradition. The city says it will work in partnership with Festival Foods, to put on the July 3rd family-friendly fireworks event at Memorial Park. The city takes over after the Appleton Area Jaycees, the nonprofit...

Political party conventions are a great way to rally the base in advance of elections. They cheer as they agree on common causes with no one there to argue against them. The Wisconsin Republican Party held its state convention in Appleton on Saturday, rattling off a list of priorities they would like to see accomplished. One of the platforms to receive Republican support at the convention was the idea of making Wisconsin an income-tax free state. That sounds great. However, the plan is a little short of specifics. The state is predicted to take in more than $19 billion in income taxes in the current budget, accounting for nearly half of all the money the state takes in. The Republican plan offers no details, or even a hint, on how the state would replace that money if the income tax was abolished. The party also called for the impeachment of the Elections Commission Administrator Meghan Wolfe because she refused to believe the Stop the Steal argument. Wolfe followed the law, but they are still stung by the outcome and can’t let it go. They also approved a resolution called “Male and Female He Created Them” that would bar anyone from using a public locker room or restroom designed for persons of the opposite sex “unless one has been so surgically manipulated as to appear to be one of the opposite biological sex even when naked.” I wonder who is going to determine that. These proposals passed with no debate, but it is easy to reach agreement on contentious issues when everyone in the room is of the same mind.

Two teachers in Wisconsin, including one who is a Lawrence University alumnus, are being honored by Lawrence with the annual Outstanding Teaching in Wisconsin Award. Chris Rundquist, a social studies teacher at Neenah High School, and Eric Schroeter ’85, a chemistry teacher at LakeView Technology Academy in the Kenosha Unified School District, are being recognized for their commitment to students.

The New London Public Library will screen “Hallowed Grounds” at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 22. This PBS documentary visits 22 American military cemeteries in eight countries, memorializing those who were not brought back to the United States after World War I and World War II. These cemeteries, created...

MAY 13, 2024 TOWN BOARD MEETING Town of Dale NOTICE OF TOWN BOARD MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Town Board of the Town of Dale, Outagamie County, Wisconsin will hold a monthly Town Board Meeting at 7:00 pm, on Monday, May 13, 2024 at the Dale Municipal Building, W9641 State Road 96, Dale, WI. _______________________ Dated this 10th day of May, 2024 Jenny Hunt, Town ClerkVisit here for more details.

FREMONT (WLUK) -- The run is on for a popular sport fish on the Wolf River in Waupaca County. "Fremont is the white bass capital of the world. Right now, it's happening. This is the prime week. So this week and next week are going to be the best two weeks of the year. If you're not here, you're losing out," said Dan Dake, Ma's Bait & Tackle Co-Owner.

APPLETON, Wis. (WBAY) - U.S. Venture and officials from the city of Appleton sign a development agreement for the 222 building to move the company’s headquarters to downtown’s tallest building. U.S. Venture’s CEO says the primary driver in moving from Kimberly is to have a positive impact on...

The best places to live in the country for 2024 has been revealed. There are two Wisconsin towns that made the list!

Larsen 5th graders participated in the Freedom Festivals Hope of American program on Wednesday night. Hope of America is a patriotic program that is filled with song, dance as well as honoring veterans and first responders. 5th grades from all over the county can participate. They did an outstanding job and we are proud of their hard work and patriotism!Visit here for more details.

NEENAH (WLUK) -- The city of Neenah and organizers of the Fox Valley Pride 2024 festival have agreed on a location. The festival will be held at Riverside Park in Neenah on June 22 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. But it wasn't the festival's first choice. It originally wanted...

Now through June 9, visitors to downtown Neenah will see 35 tree beds decorated by businesses and organizations. Hosted by Future Neenah, “Spring Fling” will feature tree beds on Wisconsin Avenue from The Plaza to the library on both sides of the street filled with art and other items. ...

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Powerful storms crossed through southern Wisconsin Tuesday night, leaving behind a trail of destruction and power outages. Officials say the cleanup and power restoration could take days. Thousands of people are waking up to no power from their providers, which include Madison Gas & Electric and...

APPLETON (WLUK) -- From guests speakers and food trucks to kids activities and a college and career fair, an event for veterans and families taking place in the Fox Valley this weekend has something for everyone. The inaugural Mission: Possible Symposium is being held Friday and Saturday in Appleton at...

The Light the Night Market is scheduled for May 2024 in Downtown Appleton. It will feature a variety of local vendors, including Downtown retailers and independent artisans. Visitors can explore a range of products and participate in creative activities.

NEENAH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — The city of Neenah and organizers of the Fox Valley Pride 2024 festival have agreed on a location. The festival will be held at Riverside Park in Neenah on June 22 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. But it wasn’t the festival’s first choice. It...