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The Post-Crescent

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Rivalry rematch headlines WIAA state football semifinal matchups

Trips to Camp Randall Stadium and the WIAA football finals are on the line for 28 teams around the state Friday, Nov. 13, in semifinal matchups. Three Appleton-area teams are still alive and contending for the chance to finish their season on the turf in Madison, including a semifinal rematch of North Eastern Conference rivals. Here is a look at the semifinal matchups for the Appleton area , along with Mike Sherry’s predicted winners in each of those contests. Both games are Friday at 7 p.m. Last week’s prediction record: 3-1. Season prediction record: 58-19. SEMIFINAL GAMES Division 4 Little Chute (11-1) vs. Freedom (12-0) at Ashwaubenon Freedom defeated Little Chute 49-29 on Sept. 25 and leads the all-time series 27-20. This is the sixth playoff meeting between the North Eastern Conference rivals. Freedom has won four of the five previous games. Little Chute advanced with a 26-14 victory over Wrightstown. It was the sixth consecutive win for the Mustangs. Little Chute ran for 302 yards, led by Jeshua Tobon (86 yards), Reece Joten (80 yards) and Jaden Hermsen (72 yards, 2 TDs). Micha Hill added a 16-yard touchdown reception. Joten led the Little Chute defense with seven total tackles

Appleton, WI · 2d

Fox11online.com

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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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Freedom faces rival Little Chute with first state trip on the line

FREEDOM (WLUK) -- Freedom will play in its sixth state semifinal Friday, facing rival Little Chute with a first trip to state on the line. The Irish and Mustangs last met in Week 6, when Freedom beat Little Chute 49-29. With a trip to state at stake this time, Freedom coach Charlie Jadin said the focus has been on keeping players from assuming Friday will look like the regular-season matchup.

Little Chute, WI · 22h
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Little Chute seeks revenge vs. Freedom in Division 4 state semifinal rematch

LITTLE CHUTE — LITTLE CHUTE (WLUK) -- Little Chute’s only loss this season came by 20 points to rival Freedom, and the teams will meet again Friday with a trip to the Division 4 state championship game on the line. Little Chute senior Reece Joten said the Mustangs...

Little Chute, WI · 1d
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Way Boutique Unwraps Details on their Holiday Sales!

Owner Marissa Sweere with Way Boutique joined us at the Fox 11 Living studio to share all of the details on their upcoming holiday sales! From doorbuster deals, custom sweatshirt giveaways and early shopper tote bags, Way Boutique makes holiday shopping a full experience! They make holiday shopping easy with the option of gift cards as well.

Sherwood, WI · 2d

The Post-Crescent

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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

Appleton, WI · 2d

The Post-Crescent

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Freedom takes on Little Chute in our Cellcom high school football playoff livestream

.oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } Freedom and Little Chute clash in a WIAA Division 4 state semifinal matchup. Join us Friday, Nov. 13, at 6:45 p.m. as USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin’s Brett Christopherson, Ricardo Arguello and Jim Rosandick bring you the high school football coverage from Goelz Field at Ashwaubenon High School. More: Watch past Cellcom Varsity Game of the Week livestreams This article originally appeared on Appleton Post-Crescent: Freedom takes on Little Chute in our Cellcom high school football playoff livestream

Little Chute, WI · 23h

WFRV Local 5

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Off the Desk: Festival Foods Turkey Trot 2026

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) — On today’s episode of Off the Desk, Stacy Engebretson sat down with Festival Foods Turkey Trot Senior Race Director John “Stosh” Stiloski to discuss the upcoming event held in multiple cities on Thanksgiving Day. The Festival Foods Turkey Trot will take place on November 26 in 12 locations. In our […]

Green Bay, WI · 1d

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De Pere redevelopment turns empty Shopko site into downtown housing

DE PERE, Wis. — A former Shopko site in downtown De Pere has been transformed into a 60-unit apartment building as part of broader efforts to bring more residents, visitors and foot traffic to the area. The building, called 550 William, opened in October. It was developed by Jason...

De Pere, WI · 1d

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De Pere Middle School brings Veterans Day history to life

DE PERE (NBC 26) — At De Pere Middle School, Veterans Day stories of war, service and sacrifice don’t come only from textbooks. They come directly from the people who lived them. Nearly 40 local veterans attended the school’s Veterans Day program Wednesday, sitting down with students to...

De Pere, WI · 1d

WBAY Green Bay

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Menasha tornado recovery work to prepare for winter

The Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity is working to prepare 100 tornado-damaged homes for winter.

Menasha, WI · 1d

insightonbusiness.com

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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...

Appleton, WI · 3d

WFRV Local 5

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Memory of former APD officer, veteran top of mind as vets receive cancer pre-screenings on Veterans Day

APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – Eleven local veterans received early detection cancer pre-screenings this morning at the Appleton police department. All of the veterans work for either the Appleton fire department or the Appleton police department. According to research from the Hunter Seven Foundation, over 90% of veterans reported exposure to toxic materials while deployed. Early […]

Appleton, WI · 1d

WFRV Local 5

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First-ever Christmas tree lighting celebration to be held in downtown De Pere

DE PERE, Wis. (WFRV) – Downtown De Pere is set to launch a new holiday tradition on Friday, November 13, with the debut of ‘Downtown Unwrapped,’ a community-wide celebration featuring the city’s first-ever official Christmas tree lighting. The free community event will run from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. across both the east and west […]

De Pere, WI · 2d

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Neenah Native Christina Kelly Returns to Fox Valley as Verve’s AVP of Mortgage Loan Origination

Neenah Native Christina Kelly Returns to Fox Valley as Verve’s AVP of Mortgage Loan Origination. Verve, a Credit Union, has named Christina Kelly as the new Assistant Vice President of Mortgage Loan Origination. In this role, Kelly will lead Verve’s mortgage team with a focus on business growth, team development, and enhancing the member mortgage experience. She will report to the Chief Growth Officer.

Neenah, 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...

Appleton, WI · 2d