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Numerous departments fight Allouez apartment complex fire (story, video)

• 3:57 PM

Fox Cities fans revved for Fast and Furious Movie Marathon (video)

Fox Cities Hub reporter Mike Thiel talks with fans of the 'Fast & Furious' franchise before a movie marathon of the first five films and then finishing the evening with 'Fast & Furious 6' at the Marcus Theatres Appleton East Cinema. (May, 23, 2013)

• 7:02 PM

Puppies displaced by Oklahoma tornado arrive in Green Bay (story, video)

Wide-eyed and trembling, a German Shepherd puppy named 'Kadance' stepped cautiously from her red plastic crate to begin a new life in Wisconsin.

• 5:55 PM

Video: Semi takes out stoplight on Northland Avenue in Appleton

A semi hit and dragged the stoplight at the northeast corner of Northland Avenue and Ballard Road in Appleton. Appleton police and State Patrol officers directed traffic through the busy intersection. (May 23, 2013)

• 4:54 PM

Surveillance cam: Kids caught lighting fire at Grand Chute park

• 11:54 AM

First 3 downtown summer concerts moved to Jones Park

The first three Thursday night concerts in downtown Appleton will be moved to Jones Park because of ongoing renovations to Houdini Plaza.

• 1:57 PM

Town of Menasha robbery suspect charged with four counts (update, video)

A Town of Menasha man who drew fire from a police officer after a Sunday armed robbery said he committed the crime because he wanted police to shoot and kill him.

• 1:36 PM

'Serving Seniors' campaign nears half of $20,000 goal

Almost half of the $20,000 goal has been reached in Post-Crescent Media's 'Serving Seniors' Do It! Community Challenge, a fundraising effort that supports efforts to help Fox Valley senior citizens live at home as long as possible.

• 6:30 PM

Newsmakers: Jennifer Stehany, Appleton Downtown Inc.

Newsmakers: Jennifer Stehany, Appleton Downtown Inc. Jennifer Stephany, executive director of Appleton Downtown Inc., was our guest on Newsmakers, our weekly issues program. Jennifer discussed what’s happening downtown this summer, (May 23, 2013)

• 6:40 PM

School Specialty to exit bankruptcy

School Specialty Inc. expects to exit bankruptcy within the next two weeks.

• 7:32 PM

Buzz: Flooded spa closes temporarily (story, video)

• 1:15 PM

Meyer Theatre's alt-music series building on success

Last June, The Lumineers headlined the Meyer Theatre as part of the Near Water Concert Series. Three weeks later, their popularity exploded.

• 10:57 AM

Parents at play: Can't we just sleep on it? Pretty please?

Getting little kids to settle down, go to bed and actually stay there isn't always easy, especially if a child is afraid of the dark (actually, very few are afraid of the dark itself, it's what's lurking in the dark that's the problem).

• May 22, 2013

Girl killed in Oklahoma tornado has Fond du Lac ties (story, new video, photos)

A fund is being set up for a former Fond du Lac County family who lost their daughter and home in the Oklahoma tornado.

• 8:26 AM

St. Joe's asks residents to 'Grow a Row'

St. Joseph Food program is asking the community to donate a portion of their homegrown garden produce.

• 6:26 PM

Team Trevin Badger Bash to benefit local boy

Friends and family of a 10-year-old Appleton boy will hold a benefit from 4 to 7 p.m. May 30 at Badger Sports Park to help support his family.

• 6:26 PM

Julie Gilkay's Mom to Mom Blog: Stuffed animals make all the difference

Apparently I’m going back to my childhood because I’ve been sleeping with a stuffed animal all week.

• 11:21 AM

Hey, Bartender: Meet Tyra from Drinks Inc. in Appleton

Bartenders can be our best friends. Whether playing the role of amateur therapist or friendly stranger in a cold, cruel world, bartenders serve a role far greater than serving drinks. Hub columnist Mike Thiel is introducing readers to bartenders around the Fox Cities in this weekly feature.

• May 22, 2013

Time Warner contract dispute may lead to dropped service

A contract dispute between Time Warner Cable and LIN Media, a parent company for WLUK, Channel 11,could cause those channels to be dropped from Time Warner service in the area.

• 9:09 AM

Sheriff's department warns public of men parked outside schools

The Outagamie County Sheriff's Department is warning the public to watch out for two men in a blue SUV who were last seen parked outside Greenville schools.

• 11:29 AM

Applications for US unemployment aid fall to 340,000

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell 23,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 340,000, a level consistent with solid job growth.

• 10:08 AM

Road trips: 10 summer concert events worth a weekend drive

The summer concert season can't come soon enough to Wisconsin.

• 9:02 AM

Friday’s can’t-miss Web content: Honoring those who gave everything

Volunteers place U.S. flags on veterans’ graves as Memorial Day approaches. www.postcrescent.com

• 6:08 PM

Ex-Walker aide behind bars for 2nd OWI

Gov. Scott Walker's former campaign spokeswoman is serving 20 days in jail for her second drunken driving conviction.

• 11:14 AM

Judge overturns Wisconsin man's rape conviction

A Wisconsin man who has spent two decades in prison for rape has had his conviction overturned.

• 10:49 AM

Program for people at risk for certain cancers invited to session tonight

A program for people living with Lynch syndrome, an inherited disorder that increases the risk of many types of cancer, and their families is being held tonight.

• 10:36 AM

US new home sales up 2.3 percent in April

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sales of new U.S. homes rose in April to the second highest level since the summer of 2008 while the median price for a new home hit a record high, further signs that housing is recovering.

• 10:06 AM

$1M winning Powerball ticket sold at Fremont Mobil Mart

A $1 million winning Powerball ticket was sold at Fremont Mobil Mart for Wednesday's drawing.

• 7:10 AM

Jim Bender: The case for voucher school expansion (video, column)

Data shows that students in parental choice programs graduate at higher rates than their public school counterparts and are more likely to enroll in college.

• May 22, 2013

Hobby Lobby request for birth control exemption up for federal appeal

In the most prominent challenge of its kind, Hobby Lobby Stores Inc.

• 10:05 AM

Wisconsin weather forecast for Thursday (video)

• 9:19 AM

Too soon to say if lower OWI limit will work (video, editorial)

A drink or two. That's all it would take for a 120-pound woman or a 160-pound man to get an OWI citation if a new federal recommendation is implemented.

• May 22, 2013

Stocks fall on Fed, weak Chinese manufacturing

Stocks fell in morning trading Thursday, extending a sell-off that began the day before, after Chinese manufacturing unexpectedly contracted and on concern that the Federal Reserve may ease back on its stimulus program.

• 10:16 AM

It's Your Call

AVOID METERS: Thank you, Lindsay Sorenson, for stating the facts on parking at the Appleton Public Library. I've been concerned about the parking meters for many years. I avoid the Appleton library.

• May 22, 2013

John Kass: Tornadoes sound like eerie silence — then evil (video, column)

Does a killer tornado really sound like a freight train?

• May 22, 2013

Alternative Resolutions column: Avoid procrastination by tackling toughest jobs first

Q: I'm six months into my new job and already on the verge of being fired. I'm in a supportive role and projects come at me from all directions. On some days, I feel totally overwhelmed and don't even know where to start.

• May 22, 2013

Letters: Follow rules of the road

This is in response to Gerri Karnopp's It's Your Call message, which suggested that bicycles '

• May 22, 2013

First Business launches scholarship

First Business, along with Second Chance Partners for Education, is pleased established a $75,000 scholarship fund for Fox Cities area students interested in manufacturing.

• May 22, 2013

Obama deserves more respect

Robert Bisby, in his letter to the editor, declares that President Barack Obama is an enemy of we the people.

• May 21, 2013

Rockets heading back to boys' tennis state team tournament

It has been six years since the Neenah Rockets competed in the WIAA state team tennis tournament.

• 7:14 PM

Oshkosh foundation names new CEO

Diane Abraham was named president and CEO for the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation.

• May 22, 2013

Leadership program seeks participants

Leadership Fox Cities, a program of the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc. is accepting applications for its 2013-14 session.

• May 22, 2013

D3 baseball championship begins Friday

The 2013 NCAA Division III Baseball Championship gets rolling Friday.

• 6:19 PM

Thursday's WIAA softball results

At Appleton, Mallory Lamers was two-for-two with a homer and Lauren Blasczyk pitched a one-hitter to lead the Patriots.

• 7:21 PM

Boy Scouts vote to allow gay members: organization still bars homosexual adults

The Boy Scouts of America voted Thursday to allow gay youth to participate in Scouting.

• 7:35 PM

Movie review: Johnson makes 'Fast & Furious 6' almost watchable

One thing you can say about 'Fast & Furious 6': It makes you appreciate the talents of Dwayne Johnson.

• 8:42 AM

Movie review: Predictable story inspires an 'Epic' yawn

'Epic' isn't especially. Oh, it's not horrible. The film looks terrific, with a fantastical forest coming to 3-D life. Swooping birds, flying arrows and more make good use of the technology.

• 8:30 AM

Deaths for May 23

BASSETT, Alyce

• May 22, 2013

Beer Man: Newcastle Bombshell a smart blonde ale

Nearly every American craft brewery and brewpub seems to have a blonde ale on its menu, yet one of the best I’ve had was recently released and is made in Scotland.

• May 22, 2013