Fritsch: Tackled by fate

In 1945, Dad had an injury to his knee, and of course you go to the hospital, and you get it taken care of. He had an X-ray done,” explained Ted Fritsch’s son, Tom. “In 1946, he had that …

Attendees received a complimentary lunch at the celebration.

Kewaunee Senior Center celebrates 45th anniversary

KEWAUNEE – The Kewaunee Senior Center marked its 45th anniversary on Sept. 21 with a celebration at the Community Congregational Church. Guests enjoyed a performance by local musician Mike …

Luxemburg-Casco's Aubrey Frey (right) and MJ Olson (partially hidden) tried to block a shot from Oconto Falls' Brylee Gormann Tuesday night. Also shown for the Spartans is Claire Schleis (left).

Spartan netters fall on Senior Night

It wasn’t the way they wanted Senior Night to go, but Luxemburg-Casco’s Aubrey Frey and Claire Schleis — two of seven seniors on the Spartans’ state-ranked team — took a tough loss to …

The Storm's domination since starting the "Battle Paddle" with Peshtigo is written all over it, and a new year will be painted on after Friday's 51-14 win at Don Rabas Field. Senior Blake Bortolini had his hands on it first.

Storm alone in second place in Packerland

It’s one game at a time for the players and coaches, but Kewaunee football fans are already looking ahead to the WIAA playoffs later this month. A shot at a Packerland Conference championship …

News

New North region to hold local, regional entrepreneurial pitch contests

NORTHEAST WISCONSIN – In support of the entrepreneurial ecosystem, New North Inc., the regional marketing and economic development organization for the 18 counties of Northeast Wisconsin, is …

The Last Beacon is the fourth bottling in Unbound Spirits’ THE MAELSTROM Saga Series, and a portion of the proceeds from every bottle sold will go directly to the Save the Catwalk campaign.

Unbound Spirits dedicates “The Last Beacon” small-batch bourbon to Save Algoma’s Catwalk

ALGOMA – Algoma craft distiller Unbound Spirits has dedicated its next small-batch bourbon to the Save the Catwalk campaign, the community effort to restore the historic 1908 catwalk on Algoma’s …

Barry Bubolz of the Natural Resources Conservation Service showed state Natural Resources Board members that soils with cover crops and no-till plantings had significantly less runoff than conventionally-tilled soil.

Natural Resources Board tours KC CAFO

Heim’s Hillcrest Dairy, a family farm on Rockledge Road north of Slovan, had the honor of hosting Wisconsin’s seven-citizen Natural Resources Board (NRB) and other guests Sept. 22. Heim’s …

Local 400 welcomes record-breaking 2026 apprentice class at sixth annual signing day

KEWAUNEE COUNTY – Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 400 and the Mechanical Contractors Association of North Central Wisconsin recently celebrated a milestone achievement, formally welcoming a …

Attendees can expect a day filled with fun and games at the annual fundraiser for Bruemmer Park Zoo.

Bruemmer Park Zoo to host 15th Annual Zoobilee Fundraiser

KEWAUNEE – Community members and animal lovers are invited to join in the fun at the upcoming Zoobilee, a fundraiser supporting the beloved Bruemmer Park Zoo. Set for Saturday, Sept. 26 at E4280 …

Sports

Nicolet National Senior Spotlight

Meet this week's Nicolet National Senior Spotlight Ella Morton from Kewaunee High School volleyball.

The Spartans' student section brought the noise in a non-conference "Pink Out" battle against the Rockets.

Ribbon of Hope big winner in ‘Pink Out’

Luxemburg-Casco packed the gymnasium for its annual Pink Out cancer fundraiser, falling to the sixth-ranked team in Div. 1, Neenah, in a close match. The Spartans won the first set 25-23 before …

Blake Temme broke free enroute to one of his two touchdown runs at Southern Door Friday night.

A rare, running-clock night for county teams

In what could be a first for Kewaunee County’s varsity football programs, all three schools reached the WIAA’s mercy rule by halftime in blowout wins last weekend. In the Packerland, …

2026 Football Standings

FRCC-North Bay Port Pirates (6-0 overall, 4-0 conf.) West De Pere Phantoms (6-0 overall, 4-0 conf.) Ashwaubenon Jaguars (4-2 overall, 2-2 conf.) De Pere Redbirds (4-2 overall, 2-2 conf.) Pulaski …

Packerland

Fritsch: The Packers’ expensive experiment

In 1946, the Packers purchased a picturesque 53-acre compound built in 1937 for the Green Bay-area Norbertine order. The $32,000 purchase was approved by the board of directors in May as a …

Shanty Days takes over Algoma

VIDEO: Shanty Days in Algoma held Aug 14-16, was a Celebration of the Lake. It truly was an event with activities for everybody.

Post Ceremony Conference: Sterling Sharpe

Former Packers Wide Receiver and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Sterling Sharpe speaks with media after he was honored in a special ceremony at halftime of the Sept. 12 Packers-Commanders game. Sharpe’s name was also unveiled on the southeast façade inside Lambeau Field that evening, alongside the names of fellow Packers enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Kris Leonhardt video

Post-game press conference: Packers Head Coach Matt LaFleur

VIDEO: Learn more about the Packers latest win over the Washington Commanders during Thursday night football from Green Bay Head Coach Matt LaFleur as he recaps the game, thanks the fans, and talks about Jayden Reed's injury.

Post-game press conference: Packers QB Jordan Love

VIDEO: Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love takes the stage to talk about how he's feeling after the 2-0 start of the season with a win over the Washington Commanders on Thursday, Sept. 11.

Post-game press conference: Packers Quarterback Jordan Love

VIDEO: Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love emphasizes starting fast and the depth of his receivers during his post-game press conference following their week one win against the Detroit Lions in Lambeau.

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