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A Modest Appleton, Wisconsin Bakery That Only Longtime Locals Know

The ovens at this little bakery get going so early that the doors open at 3 AM on weekdays. That’s not a typo. Somebody is getting a fresh donut before most alarm clocks even think about ringing. The same family has run the place for three generations. They still...

Appleton, WI · 5d

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5 Best Italian Restaurants in Appleton, Wisconsin that Will Make You Feel Like You’re in Rome

Appleton, Wisconsin — a city where the Fox River winds past red-brick mills and leafy neighborhoods, where the air is alive with the laughter of families, the hum of college students, and the scent of something simmering in a hundred kitchens. Here, the architecture is a patchwork: historic downtown storefronts, clapboard houses, and the ever-present spires of churches that gather the city’s many communities. Appleton is a place where newcomers and old-timers, artists and engineers, teachers and dreamers, all find their table — and where food is a bridge between generations, cultures, and friends.

Appleton, WI · 1d

WFRV Local 5

Popular Appleton chicken restaurant introduces new weekly special, sauce flavors

APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – Chicken wing-lovers in the Appleton area are about to get a whole lot luckier on Tuesdays. Hot Biddy’s, the Fox Cities food-truck-turned-restaurant known for its Nashville-style fried chicken, is rolling out a new weekly deal alongside expanded flavor options for local wing enthusiasts. The restaurant announced on social media a new […]

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This Humble Wisconsin Steakhouse Serves Up A Ribeye Worthy Of Gordon Ramsay’s Approval

Somewhere in Black Creek, Wisconsin, a neon “OPEN” sign is glowing in a window, and it’s basically calling your name. Geno’s Steakhouse doesn’t look like much from the outside, but that ribeye on your plate will make you forget everything you thought you knew about finding great food.

Black Creek, WI · 4d

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Wisconsin Has 7 Old-School Bowling Alley Bars Where The Friday Fish Fry Is Surprisingly Good

In Wisconsin, Friday night means fish, and some of the best plates come from places where you can also pick up a spare. Bowling alley bars have quietly been serving the fish fry for years, often with bigger portions and lower prices than you might expect. This list covers seven...

Door County, WI · 2d

The Post-Crescent

Appleton schools plan staff cuts to balance budget

In order to balance the budget over the next four years, Appleton schools will need to reduce staff. At a school board meeting Nov. 9, Appleton school leadership said they'd need to save $400,000 over the 2026-27 school year. However, they plan to reduce staff through resignation and retirements — especially in positions that are the furthest from students, like tech services and the district office, superintendent Greg Hartjes said. He also said the districts expected to cut between 5 and 10 positions this way, combining positions and dropping duties as needed. The district also plans to examine non-classroom positions, like administrative assistants and paraprofessionals, and consider whether any can be reduced for the 2027-28 school year. Appleton schools employ roughly 2,000 staff. Even with the prospect of cutting positions, however, Appleton schools still have empty special education positions, according to a report from district human resources director Julie King. And, during public comment, Ferber Elementary School's library and media specialist, Sara Wayland, also asked the board to consider positions like hers "essential student-facing educators," saying she and others in her position teach students media literacy and research skills. Even though Appleton schools passed an operational referendum in April, declining

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These Crab Cakes Are Giving Wisconsin Seafood Lovers A Reason To Return

Crab cakes sit on the same appetizer list as homemade sauerkraut balls and a Bavarian Scotch egg. That lineup alone tells you this kitchen enjoys a little friendly chaos. The building dates back to 1948, and one family kept the lights on starting in 1967. I love it when a place carries that much history without acting stuffy about it.

Appleton, WI · 6d

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8 Wisconsin All You Can Eat Crab Leg Nights Worth Planning Around

Snow crab comes from icy ocean waters, far from any Wisconsin farm field. Yet some of the most fun crab nights I’ve come across happen at old-school supper clubs off quiet country roads. One of them puts unlimited crab legs next to lobster claws and prime rib on the...

Wisconsin · 2d

WBAY Green Bay

EXCLUSIVE: Trinity Lutheran School in Menasha set to close in January, parents voicing concerns

MENASHA, Wis. (WBAY) - Parents of students attending Trinity Lutheran School are raising concerns after the church’s congregation voted to close the school this January, about halfway through the school year. The congregation board voted on the closure Tuesday, according to a source close to the school board. Families...

Menasha, WI · 1d

WFRV Local 5

Plant medicine store to close Appleton location amid industry regulation shifts

APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – Happy Trails Medicinals has announced the permanent closure of its Appleton storefront, citing market pressure and ongoing regulatory uncertainty within the hemp industry. The plant medicine specialty store was founded on the principle of educating the community to inspire a modern approach to wellness. Happy Trails focuses on delivering plant medicine […]

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Wisconsin city issues warning after elevated lead levels found in drinking water

CHILTON, Wis. (WFRV) — A Wisconsin city has issued a warning advisory after finding elevated lead levels in drinking water from at least one home. According to officials, the city of Chilton collected 20 samples that were analyzed for lead in July and found that more than 10% of those samples exceeded the action level […]

Chilton, WI · 2d

Parent Diaries

Wisconsin Guard Pilot Ryan Bucher Landed a Black Hawk at His Son Lincoln's Greenville School on Veterans Day, Then Got Hugs From All the Boys

Wisconsin Army National Guard pilot Ryan Bucher landed a Black Hawk at his son Lincoln's Greenville school on Veterans Day and got hugs from the students. The post Wisconsin Guard Pilot Ryan Bucher Landed a Black Hawk at His Son Lincoln’s Greenville School on Veterans Day, Then Got Hugs From All the Boys appeared first on parentdiaries.com .

Greenville, WI · 14h

The Post-Crescent

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The Children's Place files for bankruptcy, says closures loom

Kids' clothing retailer The Children’s Place has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will close some stores to keep the business up and running, new court filings show. There is one location in the Fox Valley inside the Fox River Mall at 4301 W. Wisconsin Ave. in Grand Chute. The store is located next to Maurices near JCPenney . There are four other Wisconsin locations in Baraboo, Johnson Creek, Greendale and Wauwatosa. The Children's Place filed a bankruptcy petition along with 13 affiliated debtors in a New Jersey bankruptcy court on Nov. 8, according to court documents the company sent to USA TODAY. The retailer plans to sell all its assets and said in a news release that it aims to keep the business open. In a statement to USA TODAY on Nov. 10, the company said all its stores and e-commerce websites are open, but certain locations must close at some point. The Children's Place added that it is evaluating its store portfolio, calling the process a difficult decision. The company has two digital storefronts, 495 retail stores in North America and sells its items through wholesale marketplaces such as Amazon. International franchise and wholesale partners also sell the

Grand Chute, WI · 17h

CBS 58

CBS 58 Hometown Athlete: Appleton native Matt Erickson living home-state dream as Brewers' third base coach

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — For Milwaukee Brewers third base coach Matt Erickson, making the right call sometimes means living with the wrong result. "Not all sends that get thrown out at the plate are bad sends," Erickson said. "And not all sends that end up being safe are good sends."

Milwaukee, WI · 2d

WFRV Local 5

Mensaha High School football coach and students react to winning $1 million contest

MENSAHA Wis. (WFRV)- For Menasha High School, this is more than a win on the scoreboard. It’s a win for the entire community. After the July 27th tornado damaged Nathan Calder Stadium, the Blue Jays football team was forced to play their home games at Lawrence University’s Banta Bowl. The Blue Jays were named the […]

Menasha, WI · 12h

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Appleton ranked top housing market in U.S. by Wall Street Journal, Realtor.com

APPLETON (WLUK) -- If you're looking for a house, Appleton may be the best place in the entire country. Appleton housing market. (WLUK) The Appleton area has the top housing market in the U.S., according to a recent study from the Wall Street Journal and Realtor.com. Appleton ranked second in its summer rankings behind South Bend-Mishawaka, Ind.

Appleton, WI · 1d

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Downtown Appleton retailers prepare for holidays as national forecasts point to higher spending

APPLETON, Wis. — Retailers in downtown Appleton are preparing for the holiday shopping season, as the National Retail Federation said it expects Americans to spend more than $1 trillion in November and December. The trade group said holiday spending is expected to rise 4.2% from last year. It also...

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Apple Creek Place names new executive director

Local news about the companies, people and issues that impact business in Northeast Wisconsin and beyond. Apple Creek Place, an assisted living and memory care community in Appleton, named Eric Lehocky, as its new executive director. Apple Creek Place is managed by Health Dimensions Group of Minneapolis. A licensed nursing...

WBAY Green Bay

Habitat for Humanity, city of Menasha detail tornado recovery work as winter nears

MENASHA, Wis. (WBAY) - The Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity is working to prepare 100 tornado-damaged homes for winter, and the City of Menasha is adding staff and seeking funding to support rebuilding. Habitat announced Rock the Block 100 in September. The goal was to prepare 100 homes...

Menasha, WI · 1d

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