Appleton News

An annual report by the state Public Health Division shows that Wisconsin hospitals have dramatically reduced some of the most serious patient infections to below the national average.

Cher Yang of Fond du Lac, talks with Brittany Junck, a job recruiter for Aerotek of Appleton, during a job fair in Fond du Lac in December.

Consumers got a rare insight this past week into the cheaper prices they're missing out on because of the Unfair Sales Act, Wisconsin's minimum pricing law from 1939.

The National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers a Sis offering its annual National Printing Ink Research Institute's Summer Course from July 14-19 at Fox Valley Technical College in Appleton, WI.

APPLETON, Wis. In honor of Police Week, the Appleton Police department is recognizing some of its officers who have gone above and beyond the call of duty.

They're hoping local gardners will "Grow a Row" for the pantry. The food program says they're happy to take any overflow of fruits and vegetables from personal gardens in the area.

Assistant Vice President for Safety and Administrative Planning Treby Williams '84 has been appointed acting executive vice president, the University announced Friday morning.

DISNEY'S SLEEPING BEAUTY KIDS PATRICK MARSH MIDDLE SCHOOL 5/14-5/15/2013 It's princess Aurora's sixteenth birthday, and Flora, Fauna and Merryweather must use their fairy magic to save her from the spell of evil sorceress Maleficent! This classic fairytale told Disney-style has many roles for a large chorus, from King Stefan and Queen Stefanie's ... (more)

The Mile of Music Festival announced Thursday is expected to bring a big crowd to downtown Appleton at a time when summer activities pose lots of competition.

An 18-year-old Appleton man driving a moped died after a crash Wednesday in which he hit an Outagamie County Highway Department truck that was stopped in the traffic lane for road repairs.

Take a look at De Pere's brand-new riverwalk and you'll see groups of visitors lining the railings.

McKinley Elementary School Principal Sheree Garvey confirms the student brought the gun to school, but didn't point it at others.

The committee chair, Tanya Rabec said, "I think a lot of people don't know or recognize Outagamie County Regional Airport.

Drinking and driving is so pervasive in Wisconsin, police have a hard time keeping up with the problem.

Cliff Watson after being selected by the San Jose Sharks at the 2012 NHL Draft - Jamie Sabau -- Getty Images Sport With any coaching change inevitably comes roster and recruit turnover, and Ohio State is feeling the effects of that this week.

When Lisa Penterman was coping with the dark days following a sexual assault, she found support and comfort in a trained therapist who took some of the rough edges off the ensuing trip through the criminal justice system, including her attacker's trial.

Hailed as "a singer with a deep, almost magical connection to the music" by jazz legend Herbie Hancock, Parlato has been attracting fans and critics alike since winning the 2004 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Vocals Competition.

SEUSSICAL JR SOLAR RECREATION 5/5-5/6/2013 A delight for children to perform, SEUSSICAL is now one of the most-performed shows in America! In this fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza, Tony winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr.

Four families have reached a settlement with the Appleton Area School District over allegations a former special education teacher abused their children.

In 2010, the council easily passed a bike plan for Appleton. There seemed to be much support on the council and in the community.