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Today’s edition · Wed., Nov. 4

Kimberly volleyball opens state tonight; Evers names Lonergan to appeals court

Plus, Neenah girls win a cross-country state title and Little Chute passes its school referendums

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High School SportsTop story

Both Kimberly volleyball teams head to the state tournament, and the boys play tonight

Kimberly won both sectional finals to reach state

  • Neenah0
    Kimberly girls3
    FinalGirls, Division 1: 25-20, 25-15, 27-25
  • Appleton West1
    Kimberly boys3
    FinalBoys, Division 1: 25-20, 25-14, 23-25, 26-24

Sources: WFRV Local 5, The Post-Crescent

If you follow volleyball, Kimberly is your story this week. The Papermakers' girls swept Neenah 25-20, 25-15, 27-25 in the Division 1 sectional final, and both Kimberly teams are headed to the state tournament at the .

The girls are at state for the 14th time and the second year in a row. WLUK says the boys are making their first trip since 2023.

“It was always on our mind this year to make it back. We just had to prove it to ourselves.”

Harper Van Lannen, Kimberly senior
  • Wed., Nov. 4, 7 p.m.: fifth-seeded boys vs. Mukwonago (22-6)
  • Thu., Nov. 5, 5 p.m.: second-seeded girls vs. Franklin (30-13)

Kimberly's boys have two state titles and the girls have one

TeamThis tripState titles
Boys5th, first since 20232019, 2020-21
Girls14th, second straightDivision 2, 1990

Source: WFRV Local 5

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State Government

Gov. Evers appoints Outagamie County Judge Emily Lonergan to the District III Court of Appeals

Gov. Tony Evers has appointed Outagamie County Circuit Court Judge Emily Lonergan to the . She'll fill the vacancy created by Presiding Judge Lisa K. Stark's retirement and complete a term ending July 31, 2029. Evers is also seeking applicants for her circuit court seat.

7 yearson the Outagamie County bench

Lonergan has served as an Outagamie County Circuit Court judge since 2019.

Source: Urban Milwaukee

On the bench she's handled criminal, civil, family, small claims, traffic and juvenile cases, and she oversaw an Outagamie County Drug and Alcohol Treatment Court. Earlier, she was a criminal defense and personal injury attorney in Appleton and Milwaukee.

“Judge Lonergan is a well-respected jurist with years of experience, integrity, and a passion for the law.”

Gov. Tony Evers
  • Replaces: Presiding Judge Lisa K. Stark, who is retiring
  • Lives in: Appleton, with her family
  • Next: Evers seeks applicants for her Outagamie County seat

Lonergan's path to the Court of Appeals runs through 2029

  1. 2017Lonergan receives the Gordon Sinykin Award of Excellence from the Wisconsin Law Foundation.
  2. 2019Lonergan begins serving as an Outagamie County Circuit Court judge.
  3. Nov. 1Gov. Evers announces her appointment to the .
  4. July 2029The term she will complete on the Court of Appeals ends.

Source: Urban Milwaukee

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Cross country

The Neenah girls claimed the Division 1 team state title with 96 points, two ahead of Mount Horeb, at The Ridges Golf Course in Wisconsin Rapids. Warriors Wire had previewed the meet as a bid for a third straight title, with four of last year's top five runners back. Greater Milwaukee TodayWarriors Wire

Neenah won the Division 1 girls state meet with 96 points

Source: Greater Milwaukee Today

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Neenah96 pts
USM229 pts
Homestead242 pts

Referendums

Little Chute voters approved both the operational and capital referendums on Tuesday's ballot. Seymour voters rejected an operational question. Seymour had asked for a three-year, $15 million operational referendum. The Post-CrescentNBC26

Fundraiser

Lawrence University hosts a Menasha tornado recovery fundraiser on Fri., Nov. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. on campus, with a rain date of Nov. 13. Each of hundreds of illuminated paper lanterns represents a donation to the United Way Fox Cities Tornado Relief Community Response Fund. WLUK

Comedy

Jim Gaffigan brings his Everything Is Wonderful! Tour to Oshkosh Arena at 7 p.m. Fri., Jan. 15. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Fri., Nov. 6 through Ticketmaster or at the Gate A box office, 1212 S. Main St. WFRV says he's an eight-time Grammy nominee and three-time Emmy winner. Oshkosh NorthwesternWBAYWFRV Local 5

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The Wrap

The Fox Cities Hmong New Year is coming to the Fox Cities Exhibition Center in Appleton on Saturday, Nov. 7. It's a free, public community event that celebrates the Hmong New Year and brings people together, and it runs from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Come hungry and curious. Happy new year to all who celebrate.

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5AM Neenahto me · Wed., Nov. 46:00 a.m.

Kimberly volleyball opens state tonight; Evers names Lonergan to appeals court

Plus, Neenah girls win a cross-country state title and Little Chute passes its school referendums

The TLDR

  1. Kimberly's volleyball teams head to the Resch Center for state
  2. Evers appoints Judge Emily Lonergan to the appeals court
  3. Neenah girls win the Division 1 cross-country team title
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