Representative Joy Goeben (R – Hobart) was “deeply disappointed” by Gov. Tony Evers’ veto of AB 502, a bill that represented years of negotiation and a hard-fought compromise among stakeholders to break long-standing gridlock.
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Little Chute firefighters, Administrator Beau Bernhoft, and Facilities Director Dave Neuman break ground at the site of the new fire station on Depot Street on Thursday afternoon.
By Brian Roebke
Editor
The Little Chute Fire Department, Village of Little Chute, and its residents celebrated the long-awaited groundbreaking for a new fire station on Thursday afternoon at the corner of Grand Avenue and Hans Parkway, which will be the back side of the building a year from now.
Representative Joy Goeben (R – Hobart) announced that bipartisan legislation authored to protect the personal safety of law enforcement officers and state crime laboratory employees has been signed into law.
The villages of Combined Locks and Kimberly, along with the Outagamie County Highway Department, held a public involvement meeting on Monday, March 23, to discuss the roadway improvements along Highway N from East Third Street to Maes Avenue in 2027 and 2028.
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Class of 2025 graduate Felicia Jaure painted a 38-ft. wide mural in a hallway at St. Ignatius Catholic School in Kaukauna depicting nine saints.
By Brian Roebke
Editor
Felicia Jaure graduated from St. Ignatius Catholic School last year and wanted to show appreciation for the education she received at the Chesterton Academy school.
Representative Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson) was named the most effective Wisconsin state legislator for the 2023-24 session by the University of Virginia and Vanderbilt University, through the Center for Effective Lawmaking report, issued Feb 19.
After at least two earlier sessions, the proposal to handle the stiff new requirements laid out by the 2025 federal mega bill was defeated 6-2 by roll call vote at the March 3 Common Council session.
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The Little Chute High School Dance Team was the national championship in Large varsity kick at the National Dance Alliance High School Nationals held at the Hilton Orlando on Feb 14-16.
By Brian Roebke
Editor
The most dominant student group at Little Chute High School had more to celebrate last week when the school held a ceremony for the national championship dance team.
