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Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers and the state Department of Health Services pledged an additional $80 million to support Wisconsin’s skilled nursing facilities through the end of the year.

Gov. Tony Evers announced Friday an additional $70 million in the second round of “We’re All In” grants, bringing the second round total to $120 million to be invested in Wisconsin small businesses. This announcement brings the total investments in the “We’re All In” grant program to $185 million.

Gov. Tony Evers declared a new public health emergency in Wisconsin on Friday as Wisconsin’s hospitals are operating at or very near full capacity and healthcare providers are struggling to keep up with the demand for care. The order is effective immediately and will expire after 60 days or with a subsequent superseding order.

Officers from the Fox Valley Metro Police Department were dispatched to the BP Gas Station located at 730 W. Kimberly Ave. in the Village of Kimberly for an auto theft complaint on Nov. 17 at approximately 4:45 p.m.

In a response to the challenges of COVID-19, the Kimberly and Little Chute Libraries recently expanded Wi-Fi access to extend the range outside of the library buildings. The new upgrade helps keep the community connected to the internet even when entrance to the building is limited.

The Kaukauna Police Department is looking for two suspects involved in an armed robbery that occurred the night of Wednesday, Nov. 11, around 6:30 p.m.

Officers with the Fox Valley Metro Police Department conducted an online Internet Crimes Against Children investigation on Nov. 9 and as the result of this investigation, Timothy Manns, a 43-year-old Kaukauna resident was arrested and booked into the Outagamie County Jail on the following charges:

The City of Kaukauna is once again looking for a donation of a suitable tree to cut down to be enjoyed by Kaukauna residents during the holiday season. The chosen tree will be placed in Hydro Park near Crooks Avenue and the donor will be recognized.

Incumbent Republican President Donald J. Trump won Outagamie County 54-44 percent but lost the presidency to former vice president Joe Biden, a Democrat. Biden won the national race with 75.4 million votes to Trump’s 70.9 million (51-48 percent) in the Nov. 3 general election.

Outagamie County reported a 91.45 percent voter turnout.