Early January was full of unusually foggy weather in Northeast Wisconsin. Post-Crescent photojournalists Mike DeSisti, Dan Powers and Sharon Cekada share their images of those mystic scenes in a slideshow produced by Mike DeSisti.Foggy in the F

Closer, stronger

May 6th, 2008

Brian and Shannon Meltz's 2-year old daughter, Hailey, is still battling an inoperable brain tumor. The Appleton, Wis., family's life is full of stresses and strains they weren't expecting. But through it all, they find themselves closer and st

Strength through bodybuilding

May 6th, 2008

It started as a simple Christmas gift: a personal trainer to foster Derek Dolgner’s interests in fitness and personal training. Joan Dolgner, the 17-year-old’s mother, admits that gift evolved into something much larger than she ever expected.

Annual Midwest Crane Count

May 6th, 2008

Scores of volunteers fan out across the countryside one day each year in search of returning Sandhill cranes. The volunteers use their ears as well as eyes to count the cranes as part of the International Crane Foundation's Annual Midwest Crane

Women's roller derby league rolls into Fox Valley

May 6th, 2008

They have names like Switchblade Hunni, Drunkin’ Donut, Slick Nikki, Ginger Gunns, Chauncy Lightbottoms, Secretary of Skate and Snap CrakYa Pop! They’ve grown to 60 women strong and they are the Fox Cityz Foxz women’s roller derby league. Delon

Moving with faith

May 6th, 2008

It was Aug. 7, 2001. After a day with temperatures near 100, John Reese had jackknifed off a pontoon boat into a sand bar. The tingling pain and pressure he felt after the incident — after his rescue — were not a sign of hope. He broke his neck

Ald. Merkes wins Menasha mayoral race

May 6th, 2008

Ald. Donald Merkes overcame an 808-vote deficit in the primary election to oust Mayor Joe Laux from the job he has held for two decades. Post-Crescent video by M.P. King.Mayoral election

Brett Favre, Green Bay Packers legend, remembered

May 6th, 2008

Photojournalist Dan Powers of The Post-Crescent remembers Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre's exceptional performance against the Oakland Raiders on Dec. 22, 2003, one day after Favre's father, Irvin, died of a heart attack. Post-Cresce

A Valentine's Day serenade

May 6th, 2008

Watch a Valentine's Day serenade for Karen Toshner. Post-Crescent slideshow by Kirk Wagner.A Valentine's Day serenade

'Jamming out on skates'

May 6th, 2008

Talking with Eli Broyld about roller skating is like speaking to a pastor about his faith. Every carefully chosen word is loaded with enthusiasm. Post-Crescent slideshow by M.P. King.Jamming out on skates

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