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SWAT teams find Appleton man dead in his home

A 62-year-old man was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound by Appleton police SWAT officers who had arrived earlier to take the man into custody on a warrant.

• 10:45 AM

ThedaCare taking next step for Shawano hospital

The city of Shawano will get a new $50 million hospital to replace its existing 82-year-old facility if ThedaCare's board of directors approves the project next month.

• May 24, 2013

At last: 'Arrested Development' returns Sunday on Netflix

Portia de Rossi only believed it was happening when her agent got the good news from the producers. Michael Cera only believed it was happening when the cameras rolled.

• May 24, 2013

If Wisconsin Dells is a summer must, you've now got 15 new reasons to go

Welcome to summer 2013. Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial kickoff to wet and wild fun and the start to a busy season of relaxation, travel and leisure.

• May 23, 2013

The Day in Photos, May 25

• 8:37 AM

Mt. Calvary child, 5, dies after being run over in parking lot

A 5-year-old child died after being run over in the parking lot Friday night.

• 7:30 AM

Town of Menasha offers Playground Program

Registration is under way for the Town of Menasha Parks & Recreation Playground Program. The program is offered two days a week June 12-Aug. 8 for ages 3-12.

• May 23, 2013

Family entertainment: On the calendar

HEAD OUT

• May 22, 2013

Jeff Spoehr: Government overreacts to 'safety' issues (video, column)

Like most people, I've watched the news for a few weeks now after the Boston Marathon combing. And like most people, I assume, I'm upset and frustrated by it. But I might be upset and frustrated in ways different than you might think.

• May 24, 2013

Alan Prahl column: Long-term car loans may end up too costly

Despite rising car prices and long loans, many people have a love affair with cars. Recently FISC colleague Ginny Schroeder gave me an MSN Money article, 'Drive that new car home-with a 97-month loan.' That headline grabbed my attention.

• May 24, 2013

It's Your Call

LAX SECURITY? I'm calling about the Benghazi debacle. I spent four years in the Marine Corps and I must condemn the lax and dangerous administration in the White House.

• May 24, 2013

Get full picture on recycling bins (video, letter)

It's unfortunate that single-stream recycling has caused so much controversy, financial hardship and confusion. Post-Crescent Media has not been all that helpful.

• May 23, 2013

Letters: Ribble supports cancer patients

More than 30,000 people will hear the words 'you have cancer' in Wisconsin this year.

• May 23, 2013

Nominations sought for workplace award

Nominations are being sought for the New North Workplace Excellence Award, presented by New North Inc. and Right Management Inc.

• May 24, 2013

SCA accepting grant applications

SCA, a global hygiene and forest-products company, will award a total of $35,000 in environmental education grants to K-12 schools where it has operations across.

• May 24, 2013

Mitchell Sauder

2012-13 school year

• May 24, 2013

Nathan Li

2012-13 school year

• May 24, 2013

Hub Bub: Watch PHOX perform at the Libertine in Green Bay

Thursday night the Meyer Theatre in downtown Green Bay hosted three bands from the Midwest for a free show celebrating the one-year anniversary of the launch of the Near Water Concert Series. The bill featured Chicago’s Fort Frances, Milwaukee’s Hugh Bob and the Hustle and PHOX from Madison.

• May 24, 2013

Hibbing, Duluth are tangled up in Bob Dylan

If the 'Blood on the Tracks Express' train ride or the 'Hard Rain in Duluth' benefit concert hasn't made you rush to the North Country this week for Bob Dylan's 72nd birthday, at least give Hibbing and Duluth credit for finally getting excited about their

• May 24, 2013

Behind the scenes: Race night at WIR (video)

Fast and furious at WIR

• May 24, 2013

The Buzz: Chicken Max exits mall

Chicken Max exited the Fox River Mall's food court after one year in business.

• 2:01 PM

Fans flock from corners of nation to NCAA Division III baseball championship (story, video)

A sun-drenched, crisp morning greeted fans from each corner of the nation Friday at Fox Cities Stadium for the NCAA Division III baseball championship.

• May 24, 2013

The Family Garden: Reaping the rewards of home compost (video, story)

To nourish your family garden for many years to come, start your own home compost pile or bin.

• May 24, 2013

Lake flies Swarm along Lake Winnebago shore (video)

The annual lake fly hatch along Lake Winnebago is underway.

• May 24, 2013

Video: 'Fast & Furious' fans revved up for movie marathon, sixth film

Fox Cities Hub reporter Mike Thiel talks with fans at the "Fast & Furious" movie marathon at Marcus Appleton East Cinema.

• May 24, 2013

Lawsuit alleging Favre sent racy texts settled

A lawsuit filed by two massage therapists who sued retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre over claims he sent racy text messages has been settled, a lawyer for the women said Friday.

• May 24, 2013

Neenah police look for man who tried to rob Subway

Police say a man entered a Subway restaurant Wednesday night and told workers, 'Open the register … you're being robbed.'

• May 24, 2013

Black lab struck by hit-and-run driver in Appleton

A black lab wearing a camouflage collar was hit by a car that fled the scene about 12:30 p.m. Friday at North Morrison Street and East Glendale Avenue.

• May 24, 2013

Veterans share wartime experiences with Neenah High School students (story, video)

Local veterans helped Neenah High School students travel back in time this week to eras during and after America's wars.

• May 24, 2013

Estrada, Gonzalez lead Brewers past Pirates

Poor starting pitching has been to blame for much of the Milwaukee Brewers' losing ways over the past few weeks. Marco Estrada worked to change that Friday night.

• May 25, 2013

The Buzz: Badger Treats opens

Over the years, the small 70-year-old building at 1025 W. Badger Avenue has been many things, from a gas station in the 1940s through various restaurants, most recently the bright pink Lolita's.

• May 24, 2013

Xavier hangs on against Wrightstown in Division 2 baseball regional opener

Ben Jensen has been in many pressure-packed games throughout his high school career in baseball, basketball and football.

• May 24, 2013

Community foundation awards $3.5 million in grants

Veterans and families who lack life's basic necessities are benefiting from $3.5 million in grants awarded by the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region.

• May 24, 2013

UW-Madison seeks exemption from open-records law

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is asking state lawmakers for an exemption from the state's open-records law that would allow it to keep research data private until the information is published or patented.

• May 24, 2013

Technology director leaves Neenah schools for Green Bay

Diane Doersch, the Neenah Joint School District's director of instructional technology, resigned to take a position in the Green Bay Area School District, effective June 30.

• May 24, 2013

Neenah schools awarded technology grant

The Neenah Joint School District received a $75,000 grant from the Wisconsin Technology Initiative to help integrate instructional technology into the classroom.

• May 24, 2013

Paving to begin next week on County JJ

Outagamie County highway crews will start paving County JJ on Tuesday.

• May 24, 2013

Wheelchair lift out of Madison promises more access

An elementary school has inspired the University of Wisconsin-Madison to create a new wheelchair lift that could help make more places wheelchair accessible nationwide.

• May 24, 2013

Stocks head lower, market on track for weekly loss

The stock market is heading lower in early trading, putting it on track for its first weekly loss in a month.

• May 24, 2013

Report: More PE, activity programs needed

Kids need to break a sweat at school.

• May 24, 2013

US durable goods orders rise 3.3 percent in April

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. orders for long-lasting manufactured goods rebounded in April, buoyed by more demand for aircraft and stronger business investment. The gains suggest economic growth may be holding steady this spring.

• May 24, 2013

Some unions now angry about health care overhaul

When President Barack Obama pushed his health care overhaul plan through Congress, he counted labor unions among his strongest supporters.

• May 24, 2013

City Notes Blog: Is Big Brother watching from Appleton’s ‘Big Blue’ bins?

A reader wrote in last week inquiring about radio chips spying on residents with the new blue recycling containers.

• May 24, 2013

School Specialty to exit bankruptcy

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

• May 23, 2013

Saturday's can’t-miss Web content: Fans flock from corners of nation to NCAA Division III baseball championship

Fans are excited to cheer on their teams at Fox Cities Stadium. www.postcrescent.com

• May 23, 2013

Thumbs Up and Down (video, editorial)

Things That GO! was a fun day for kids and it raised money for good causes.

• May 24, 2013

Fundraiser set for tornado victims

Woodward Radio Group and Community First Credit Union, in conjunction with the American Red Cross, are raising funds to aid tornado victims in Oklahoma.

• May 23, 2013

Silver Pen letter: Vouchers will create two classes of education

When you take a star athlete and put him or her on a starvation diet, you guarantee that they won't be able to perform to the best of their ability. That is exactly what's being done to the public education system in Wisconsin.

• May 24, 2013

Take a Moment: For those who gave everything

• May 24, 2013