Good Day
Oshkosh
Thursday, January 8th, 2026
Good morning, Oshkosh. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Empty Bowls returns on Jan. 31 at The Howard in Oshkosh—an annual fundraiser offering soups from local chefs, live music and raffles to support food pantries facing increased demand. Tickets are on presale until Jan. 30. Oshkosh Northwestern
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Wisconsin DNR offers tips to help winter birds like goldfinches, sparrows, woodpeckers and chickadees stay fed during cold months using specific seed types and heated water, while advising locals to place feeders safely and clean them biweekly to reduce disease risks. Oshkosh Northwestern
- ➤ Tri County Recycling Center will soon debut a virtual tour on social media that shows how artificial intelligence helps sort recyclables for residents in Brown, Outagamie and Winnebago Counties, as detailed by Recycling & Solid Waste Program Coordinator Jordan Hiller. WBAY
- ➤ Warmer winters are reducing Great Lakes ice, endangering lake whitefish crucial for local Friday Fish Frys, according to UW-Green Bay fisheries specialist Titus Seilheimer (Manitowoc campus). This change may disrupt the local fishing economy. FOX 11
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Over 300,000 Wisconsinites face higher health care premiums this month after ACA subsidies expired, with costs up about $150 per month; the U.S. House will vote today on extending these subsidies for three years while Senate negotiations continue (a measure aimed at easing financial strain). WBAY
- ➤ Fox Valley blood center needs eligible O Negative donors as its supply dropped to a one-day level after nearly 20 units were transfused in 24 hours. The center urges donors to schedule a donation soon amid winter weather and fewer donations. FOX 11
- ➤ The CDC on Thursday, Jan. 8 reduced child vaccine recommendations from 17 to 11, prompting Wisconsin pediatric experts to warn that fewer shots could raise risks of preventable diseases, while some local advocates applaud the change for boosting parental choice (aligning U.S. guidelines with other developed nations). FOX 11
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Weekend Comedy
7-9 p.m. — The Grand Oshkosh — Cost Info N/A — Enjoy a humorous getaway with Frank and Peggy at their rented cottage as surprises unfold.
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Oshkosh Memorabilia Club Meeting
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Oshkosh Public Library — Membership available — Explore and share Oshkosh’s rich local history through memorabilia and guest speakers.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.
~ Rumi
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