Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of April.
Good morning, Oshkosh.
A house at 1313 Liberty Street in Oshkosh was declared a complete loss after a fire quickly engulfed the building Monday afternoon as firefighters arrived at 2:20 p.m., one resident was taken to a hospital for smoke inhalation while two others were treated on scene—initial reports of two cats and two dogs changed when both dogs escaped safely and the cats remain missing, and the American Red Cross is helping the affected family.
Fire crews responded Monday just after 2 p.m. after a house on the 1300 block of Liberty Street in Oshkosh was fully engulfed by flames (the six family members evacuated safely but two dogs and two cats died while the Red Cross assisted the family).
A powerful snowstorm swept through northern Wisconsin on Sunday night with some areas recording over 7 inches of snow and wind gusts over 30 mph that left thousands without power.
A tree fell on a house in Wabeno during the storm causing power lines to come down.
Oshkosh-area and statewide election results for April 2025 will update live after polls close at 8 p.m. today for voters to view.
Several Northeast Wisconsin communities received $2 million in state grants to improve flood defenses and reduce property damage.
The Pre-Disaster Flood Resilience Grant program—administered by Wisconsin Emergency Management—will cover 75% of project costs for work like studying flood risks in Oshkosh and restoring wetlands.
Officials with Wisconsin Public Service said crews worked non-stop to restore power after the weekend’s ice storm, restoring service for 62,000 customers while nearly 70,000 remained without power as of Monday 7:45 a.m. They estimated 80% of affected customers would have power restored by the end of Monday — crews faced delays from slick roads and gusty winds.
Mutts Gone Nuts UNLEASHED
2-3:30 p.m. — The Grand Oshkosh — $32 — Enjoy a hilarious dog comedy show featuring talented canine performers from around the world.
Dwight Simmons Comedy Show
7 PM - 1 AM — Time Community Theater — Cash only for cheap beer and tickets at the door — Enjoy a night of laughter with one of the Best Undiscovered Comics featuring special guests.
Standup Comedy Night
Evening — Stevens Park — Tickets available — Experience the humor of acclaimed comic Dwight Simmons at this fun-filled night of laughter.
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
7:30-9 p.m. — Fox Cities Performing Arts Center — Check the venue for pricing — Experience the iconic music of Simon & Garfunkel in a captivating storytelling format.
Live Music: ASK YOUR MOTHER
7-10:30 p.m. — REVS BOWL BAR & GRILL — Check venue for entry — Enjoy a live performance by ASK YOUR MOTHER in a vibrant setting.
A Night of Chamber Music
6:30-9:00 p.m. — The Waters — $30 general, $15 student rush — Enjoy intimate chamber music performances by talented student ensembles in a beautiful lakeside venue.
Legally Blonde! Fundraiser Movie Night
6-8:59 p.m. — Time Community Theater — Cash only — Enjoy a crafty movie night watching Legally Blonde while working on your favorite portable projects.
The Beat Goes On Concert
3-5 p.m. — The Grand Oshkosh — Ticket information not provided — Celebrate 20 years of music with an incredible live stage show honoring Cher's greatest hits.
CoComelon: Sing-A-Long LIVE
6-9 PM — Oshkosh Arena — $30 — Experience a Melon Patch Musical adventure with JJ and friends through song and dance.
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