Good morning, Neenah.

Rally for the Valley is a free event in downtown Menasha happening today from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. with music, comedy and storytelling supporting Fox Cities tornado recovery (donations go directly to LEAVEN, Habitat for Humanity or Pillars).

New data from Feeding America shows that hunger has nearly doubled across Wisconsin since the pandemic as food pantries struggle with rising costs + policy changes and a surge in first-time visitors.

Many families in our community now rely on local resources as the demand for food assistance grows.

Four northeast Wisconsin products advanced to the top 16 in the statewide 'Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin' contest, featuring Gravely, Seroogy’s, Giddings and Lewis, and Muza Sheet Metal.

Voting runs daily until Thursday, Oct. 6 — top eight will be announced Oct. 7 with the winner on Oct. 27.

During the 2025-26 school year, Appleton students increased reading proficiency from 51% to 54% while math scores dropped from 51% to 49% on the Forward Exams, and Neenah schools maintained 59% in reading with math declining from 62% to 60%; similar score shifts appeared in nearby districts.

Fox Crossing Fire Department purchased a 2014 engine with about 9,000 miles from the Village of Butler for $285,000, replacing the truck damaged in July’s tornado — the department will later decide whether to keep or sell the engine while it works on insurance issues.

Menasha Utilities is addressing high bill concerns after July's tornado by guiding customers through their accounts online or over the phone (customers can check daily usage and compare past bills).

State officials confirmed 243 measles cases in Wisconsin, including 15 in northeast Wisconsin, as experts warn that vaccination rates below 95% may lead to more cases.

Doctors stressed that the MMR vaccine remains the best protection, with kindergarten coverage now around 92.4%.