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09/04/2025

The 89-year-old died at the scene of the accident.

The Brillion News TOWN OF RANTOUL - An 89-year-old Brillion woman died in a two-vehicle crash in the Town of Rantoul on Wednesday afternoon. The Calumet County Sheriff's Department released the information on Thursday that the crash happened at the intersection of Irish Road and CTH E about 2:36 p.m...

09/03/2025

The projects are expected to be completed in 2026.

The Brillion NewsBRILLION – Brillion Works LLC announced through a press release on Tuesday morning that it is set to begin construction on two new developments on Brillion's east side.Below is the full press release issued to the newspaper.AnnouncementThe next phase in the transformation of the f...

08/22/2025

Brillion had a memorable season opener in Sturgeon Bay on Thursday night.

The Brillion News Brillion 46, Sturgeon Bay 0 Brillion scored on its first seven possessions to build a 46-0 lead and create a running clock by halftime.Multiple Lions found the end zone including Jaxon Lisowe for the game’s first points. Quarterback Joe Shimek found tight end Kelvin Gilbertson fo...

08/10/2025

ICYMI: Brillion native Chris Malinowski was at the center of a Netflix reality show that premiered this summer.

By David NordbyThe Brillion News This story first appeared in the July 24, 2025, print edition of The Brillion News. Teams of two compete to photograph sharks, including the rarest species, all over the world in Netflix’s new reality show “All the Sharks.” The show is geared toward kids, accor...

08/02/2025

Roof repairs above the pool are estimated to cost $393,177.

A full version of this article appears in the July 31, 2025, print edition of The Brillion News. By David NordbyThe Brillion NewsBRILLION – The Brillion Community Center faces major hurdles in order to remain open long term, and City Council likely will have to face tough decisions about its futur...

07/23/2025

Derek Emmer spearheaded the project that many had a hand in.

This story first appeared in the July 17, 2025, print edition of the newspaper. By David NordbyThe Brillion News BRILLION – Derek Emmer, a lifelong Brillion resident, wanted to get involved with a project in the community that he could assist with.That’s when the Heritage Park corner came to be....

07/09/2025

Read the full press release from Gov. Tony Evers. The announcement comes less than one week after he line-item vetoed funding for dredging in the Brillion area.

The following press release was issued to The Brillion News on July 9. The announcement from Evers comes less than a week after he line-item vetoed funding for dredging in the Brillion area. MADISON – The Evers Administration today announced it is embarking on a wetland project through the Wiscons...

07/09/2025

It's a rainy night in Brillion. Hopefully there’s no flooding in the area, but if there is, please let us know in the comments below or by emailing [email protected].

06/25/2025

Sonnabend was convicted of s*xual assault in 2016 and 2023.

By David NordbyThe Brillion News BRILLION – The Brillion Police Department notified the public that a convicted s*x offender is scheduled to move to the 400 block of Roselawn in the city. Brandon J. Sonnabend, 29, was convicted of third degree s*xual assault on Dec. 12, 2016, and of second degree ...

06/24/2025

Owner Maxine Charley listed the diner for sale in March.

The Brillion News BRILLION – There is a pending sale for the Rudy's Cafe building and nearby house, owner Maxine Charney announced on social media.The final day that she will have Rudy's open as owner will be Sunday, July 6.“If anything changes before that time, I'll keep everyone posted,” Cha...

06/24/2025

The grant application window is through July 1.

The Brillion NewsBRILLION – The Brillion Area Family of Funds is accepting grant applications from now until Tuesday, July 1.The Brillion Area Community Endowment Fund provides support to nonprofits serving the Brillion community and its residents. The Brillion Advisory Board and the Community Fou...

06/06/2025

Reedsville was dominant in the championship game on Thursday to earn the program’s first regional title since 2012.

Reedsville-celebration.MOVBy David Nordby The Brillion News REEDSVILLE – The Panthers were loud in the dugout, they scored a lot of runs and their defense did the rest. In other words, Thursday’s WIAA Division 4 regional championship game looked a lot like most of the Panthers’ wins this seaso...