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Taylor Swift wins 8 trophies at Billboard Music Awards

Another day, another domination for Taylor Swift: She was the red hot winner at the Billboard Music Awards.

• 5:58 AM

Police describe shootout armed robbery suspect in Town of Menasha

Police describe shootout armed robbery suspect in Town of Menasha

• May 19, 2013

Video: Washington Place demolition in Appleton

Demolition continues on the Washington Place building near downtown Appleton, on Sunday, May 19, 2013 as workers use a wrecking ball to demolish the upper floors.

• May 19, 2013

Kids explore fire trucks, police cars at Things That GO! event

Families explored fire trucks, police cars and other modes of transportation at the Things That GO! event in Pierce Park. It is put on by the King's Daughters Charity Circle and raises money for Fox Valley childrens group.

• May 18, 2013

Try your hand at virtual sturgeon spearing at History Museum

Matt Carpenter, interim executive director of The History Museum at the Castle, demonstrates the museum's virtual sturgeon spearing experience. The Appleton museum's new exhibit, "Food: Who We Are and What We Eat," runs through spring 2014.

• May 18, 2013

USMC dad surprises son at high school graduation

Hillsboro High School senior Garrett Anderson expected to graduate Tuesday night without his dad in the crowd.

• May 18, 2013

Local golfers step back in time

A group of Fox Valley golfers have found a love for playing hickory golf clubs dating back to the early 1900s. Instead of concerning themselves with distance, their concern is helping keep the game's history alive.

• May 18, 2013

Rec opportunities abound at Fox Cities parks

If you have a favorite outdoor activity — swinging, fishing, kayaking, tennis, basketball, disc golf or picnicking — chances are you will find it at one of the public parks in Appleton, Neenah or Menasha.

• May 18, 2013

Powerball hopefuls have secret to winning

As the Powerball jackpot climbs, hopefuls flock to the store to buy tickets, each one claiming they have the secret to winning it all.

• May 18, 2013

What would you do with $600 million? (video)

Eager gamblers talk about what the would if the won the $600 million Powerball jackpot drawing.

• May 17, 2013

Watch now: Bear falls from tree after tranquilization

A black bear weighing about 25 pounds got stuck in a tree in Tampa, Florida. The bear fell from the tree after it was tranquilized by officials.

• May 17, 2013

Returning soldier surprises daughter after she tosses first pitch at Tampa Bay Rays baseball game

Returning soldier surprises daughter after she tosses first pitch at Tampa Bay Rays baseball game

• May 17, 2013

Editorial: Thumbs Up and Down

• May 17, 2013

How Candice Glover won 'American Idol' (photos, story)

• May 17, 2013

Video: Marine, dog reunited in surprise ceremony

Marine Sergeant Ross Gundlach is reunited with Casey, a bomb sniffing dog he was deployed with to Afghanistan.

• May 17, 2013

Video: Houdini Plaza renovation nears conclusion

An update on the renovation of Houdini Plaza in downtown Appleton.

• May 16, 2013

Newsmakers replay: Outagamie County Executive Thomas Nelson

WATCH LIVE, CHAT IN REAL-TIME! Outagamie County Executive Thomas Nelson is our guest at 1 p.m. on Newsmakers, our weekly issues program. We'll discuss a number of issues related to the county, and we'll take your questions and comments.

• May 16, 2013

Editorial: Lawmakers forgo real work and focus on junk

• May 16, 2013

Video: Developers unveil 180-unit riverfront plans for Appleton

Milwaukee-based Vetter Denk shows plans for the build on the 8.3 acres formerly occupied by Foremost Farms.

• May 16, 2013

Video: Rob Schneider dishes on Adam Sandler, Kevin Nealon and standup comedy

Comedian Rob Schneider talks with Fox Cities Hub reporter Mike Thiel on Adam Sandler, Kevin Nealon, his revived standup career and more.

• May 16, 2013

Video: Texas tornado shocks onlookers

A tornado touches down in Millsap, Texas and shocks onlookers trying to capture it on camera. Strong storms across the state injured dozens and killed at least six people Wednesday night.

• May 16, 2013

Hey, Bartender: Meet Toni from Hortonville Lanes

• May 16, 2013

Packers fan reality series 'Cheeseheads' given green - and gold - light (video, story)

• May 15, 2013

Video: Appleton kid shows off astounding Rubik's Cube skills

Appleton 14-year-old Brennan Arnold has turned solving Rubik's Cubes from a hobby into a competitive pursuit. He holds some of the fastest times in the state in several categories.

• May 15, 2013

Video: $20k tree house may be razed due to code violations

The owners say they originally got permission from the city to build, but were told two years later to remove a $20,000 "dream" tree house after a complaint from the state.

• May 15, 2013

Video: How many drinks before driving? Sharp reactions to proposed limit

Fox Valley residents sound off on a recommendation to reduce the blood-alcohol level that qualifies for drunken driving. The proposal would lower the limit from .08 percent to .05 percent.

• May 15, 2013

Video: Whopper order: 1,050 slices of bacon, 1,000 slices of cheese

What happens when you test the limits of Burger King's famous slogan, 'Have It Your Way?' A Japanese reporter found that out when he ordered and attempted to eat a Whopper with 1050 slices of bacon, followed by one with 1000 slices of cheese.

• May 15, 2013

IRS actions destroy confidence (Editorial, video)

• May 15, 2013

Kathleen Parker: With Benghazi, cover-up matters (video, column)

• May 15, 2013

Bob Kowalczyk: Neenah dispute punishes wrong target

• May 15, 2013

Power 9: The P-C's top baseball, softball players

• May 15, 2013

Bill Lueders: University of Wisconsin officials get caught in crosshairs

• May 14, 2013

The top 10 baby name problems and how to solve them

• May 14, 2013

Angelina Jolie says she had double mastectomy (story, video)

• May 14, 2013

Teen loses life playing 'chicken' with oncoming train (video)

Family members visited the railroad crossing where 17-year-old Malik Cortez Johnson died after playing a game of chicken with friends that faced an oncoming train.

• May 14, 2013

Green Bay Packers visit the Children's Hospital (video)

The Green Bay Packers annual Tailgate Tour made a surprise stop at the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin in the Fox Valley in Neenah, Wis. Patients, along with a few students from Roosevelt Elementary School, met players Randall Cobb, Jarrett Bush and Alex Green and former Packers Santana Dotson, Aaron Taylor and Frank Winters. (May 14, 2013 )

• May 14, 2013

Video: Appleton students share talents at annual showcase

Students from throughout the Appleton Area School District brought their art, instruments, science projects and more to the annual student showcase at West High School Monday night. (May 13, 2013)

• May 13, 2013

Video: Spring Blooms in the Fox Valley, magnolias in May

Spring Blooms in the Fox Valley Pt 4 Magnolias in May. In part 4 of the series, Yard MD Rob Zimmer takes a closer look at these showstopping bloomers. May 12, 2013

• May 13, 2013

Video: Rare Outagamie County murals undergo restoration

The murals inside the lobby of the Outagamie County administration building were restored as part of an ongoing renovation project. The paintings, created by Francis Scott Bradford, are among only few fresco works in the United States. (May 12, 2013)

• May 13, 2013

Video: Neenah plans to restrict mobile food vendors

The owner of the Smoken Pig Express, a mobile food vendor that has become a fixture of downtown Neenah, expresses concern with Neenah’s proposed fee for his busines

• May 13, 2013

Video: Look at NYC from atop the One World Trade Center spire

Watch the One World Trade Center spire go up to its resting place bringing the structure's total height to 1,776 feet.

• May 13, 2013

Sole Burner Run/Walk (video, photos, results)

• May 14, 2013

Video: Spring Blooms in the Fox Valley, magnolias in May

Spring Blooms in the Fox Valley Pt 4 Magnolias in May. In part 4 of the series, Yard MD Rob Zimmer takes a closer look at these showstopping bloomers. May 12, 2013

• May 13, 2013

Kenny Loggins to play Oshkosh Waterfest Aug. 29

• May 13, 2013

Barbara Walters announces retirement plans (story, video)

• May 13, 2013

Seth Meyers to replace Jimmy Fallon on 'Late Night'

• May 13, 2013

Video: Lake Winnebago ice shoves threaten homes

High winds caused ice shoves on Lake Winnebago's west shore that destroyed boat launches and threatened homes along Hunters Point Rd. April 9, 2013 in Town of Neenah, Wis.

• May 13, 2013

Video: Five-year-olds: "Why I love my mom"

Five-year-olds know why they love their moms, and it involves cake and going to fun places. Chats with several who spent Mother's Day with their parents at the Building for Kids in Appleton. (May 12, 2013)

• May 12, 2013

Video: Frogs and toads burst into spring song

Rob Zimmer: Frogs and toads burst into spring song

• May 12, 2013