Hi Kaukauna! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What led to a former Kaukauna teacher’s 10-year prison sentence?
Also on today's calendar: Focus on Local History and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Friday: Warm with periods of sun, with a high of 72 and low of 40 degrees.
- Saturday: Very windy; a little rain, temps: high: 47, low: 32.
- Sunday: Sunshine, windy and chilly, with a high of 45 and low of 28 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Former Kaukauna area teacher sentenced for child sex crimes (nbc26.com) — A former teacher at St. Ignatius Catholic School and Chesterton Academy in Kaukauna has been sentenced to 10 years in prison plus extended supervision for multiple child exploitation convictions. The case, which began with an online tip and Appleton Police investigation, involved social media activity and child pornography charges that deeply concern local families and school communities.

📸 Around Kaukauna
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Upcoming Events in
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Other local events
Tuesday April 21
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Focus on Local History
Kaukauna Public Library , 207 Thilmany Rd #200 , Kaukauna
6:30 pm
Wednesday April 22
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Bloom & Browse Girls Night 🌸 A Spring Shopping + DIY Jewelry Experience
Uptown Girl Beauty & Boutique , 116 W Wisconsin Ave , Kaukauna
4:30 pm
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Wine Bingo – 313 Dodge
313 Dodge , St , Kaukauna
5:30 pm
Tuesday April 28
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A.T.L.A.S.(at the library after school)
Kaukauna Public Library , 207 Thilmany Rd #200 , Kaukauna
3:00 pm
Wednesday April 29
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Wine Bingo – 313 Dodge
313 Dodge , St , Kaukauna
5:30 pm
Tuesday May 5
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Listening Lounge
Kaukauna Public Library , 207 Thilmany Rd #200 , Kaukauna
6:30 pm
Monday May 11
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Memory Cafe
Kaukauna Public Library , 207 Thilmany Rd #200 , Kaukauna
1:00 pm
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🗓 Events Nearby
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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YMCA of the Fox Cities posted a job opening for Summer Teen Camp Counselors (Fox West YMCA) in Appleton. Apply here.
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Chilli's posted a job opening for Janitor - Appleton Chili's - No Experience Required in Appleton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kaukauna here.
🗞 Nearby News
Little Chute
- Little Chute public works monitoring storm drains after heavy rainfall (wearegreenbay.com)
- Chris McIntosh's tenure as Wisconsin AD gets mostly low grades in poll (postcrescent.com)
- Wisconsin Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 results for April 15, 2026 (postcrescent.com)
Kimberly
- Lauren Alaina to Make History as First Female Headliner at Paperfest 2026 (country1037fm.com)
Ok Kaukauna! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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