Joe Heller: Cartoonist on news — Easter, winnable war, Spring break, TSA, pastime
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid off in July 2013. He still draws several cartoons a week and distributes them through his own syndicate. Through Heller Syndication, his cartoons regularly appear in more than 400 newspapers, making...
Fox Cities Performing Arts Center recognized as one of the world’s top theaters
APPLETON (WLUK) -- A Fox Valley gem is being honored as one of the best in its business. The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center earned a spot on the list of leading theater venues around the globe, according to year-end data recently released by Pollstar. Friday's announcement was made in conjunction with World...
Appleton Council to Review $3.6M Library Donation and City Contracts April 1
The Appleton Common Council will meet on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers at 100 N. Appleton Street. The agenda includes several key items:. Acceptance of a $3.6 million donation from the Friends of Appleton Library for the library building project.
Three people injured after driver suffers medical episode, crashes into home in Neenah
NEENAH, Wis. (WBAY) - Three people are injured after a driver suffering a medical episode crashed into a home in Neenah. Just after 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, the Neenah Police Department responded to the area of Henry Street and West Winneconne Avenue for a report of a crash where a car had left the road and hit a home.
134 households at risk of being homeless again if Newcap grants aren’t transferred
(WLUK) -- 134 households are at risk of losing the roofs over their heads in the wake of Newcap's planned closure, according to advocates for ending homelessness. Carrie Poser, executive director of Wisconsin Balance of State Continuum of Care, says Housing and Urban Development (HUD) officials confirmed the agency...
KI Enters Outdoor Furniture Market With Outspan Collection
KI, a contract furniture manufacturer, has entered the outdoor furniture segment with the launch of its Outspan Outdoor Collection, designed for campuses, workplaces, hospitality venues, and other exterior environments. The collection, created by Brian Buchik of Room B, features seating and tables engineered for...
The Jerk Joint restaurant in Appleton has closed permanently
The Jerk Joint , 1619 W. College Ave. in Appleton, has shut its doors permanently. The Trinidadian cuisine restaurant closed March 23, owner Roderick Goodwin told the Appleton Post-Crescent. He said they made the decision to close due to ongoing health issues in his family. The restaurant was known for its jerk...
“Springing Back” into a Warmer Weekend
The latest from Storm Team 5… We have another cold night ahead of us for Friday with mostly cloudy skies but fortunately that changes throughout the weekend. Saturday will start off with partly cloudy skies and build towards mostly cloudy. Daytime highs are slightly warmer as we reach towards the mid 40s. Sunday will...
Bison add a pair of recruits to 2027 class
North Dakota State added two more commits to its 2027 recruiting class on Friday. Neenah, Wis., product Ashton VanBeek and Carrington, N.D., offensive lineman Andrew Matt have committed to the Bison. VanBeek is NDSU's second commitment out of Wisconsin – head coach Tim Polasek's home state – this recruiting cycle...
🚧 Town Board Road Tour on April 1 to Review Local Roads
The Town of New Denmark Board will hold a special meeting on April 1, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. to tour and review local roads and bridges for needed repairs and maintenance. The meeting will be mobile, meaning board members will not be at the Town Hall during this time. The tour begins from New Denmark Town Hall, 5531 W....
