Patti Heffernan and Kelly Dempsey compete for the District 8 seat on the Appleton Common Council in the April 7 election.

Incumbent Vered Meltzer faces a challenge from newcomer Charles Brown in the April 7 election for Appleton Common Council.

Appleton-based nonprofit Community Action for Healthy Living will end its work in substance abuse prevention March 20 due to a funding loss.

If you feel like traffic is getting to you on your morning drive through Appleton, you’re not alone. A new poll has named it the most stressful commute in Wisconsin.