Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of April.
Good morning, Oshkosh.
Ed Bieber—known online as Ed the Diver—and his fiancée Christie Barlament launched an Easter egg hunt across northeast Wisconsin by hiding prize-filled eggs near rivers, lakes, and streams to encourage cleaning waterways.
The event has raised over $3,000 in donations and will run through Easter Sunday, inviting local families to take part.
Winnebago County passed a resolution to sell the UW-Oshkosh Fox Cities campus and may move the Weis Earth Science Museum collection from Menasha to Appleton, with Outagamie County set to sell its half for $1.
Dr. Don Mikulic said the museum was built for the collection and moving it would require a lengthy process—plans for a future display are still in discussion.
The city of Oshkosh will launch a new digital parking permit system on Monday that lets users apply for, purchase and manage parking permits online—replacing the paper-based process.
The system offers permits for city-owned lots and street parking and will add hourly paid parking areas on High Avenue and Osceola Street on July 1.
Governor Tony Evers warned that up to 25% of child care facilities in the state could close if funds for the Child Care Counts program are not extended beyond June—child care providers at a Northeast Wisconsin roundtable on Friday voiced concerns over teacher turnover and low support compared to school funding.
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.
NAMI Oshkosh 5K for Mental Health & Suicide Awareness
9 AM – 12 PM — Oshkosh North High School — Free entry — Participate in a 5K that raises funds and awareness for mental health and suicide prevention.
The Mummy (1932) at the Time!
6-8 p.m. — Time Community Theater — Cash only — Enjoy a classic monster movie as a resurrected mummy searches for his long-lost princess.
The Mummy (1999) Screening
6-8 p.m. — Time Community Theater — Cash only — Enjoy a classic adventure movie as a mummy sets out to reclaim his lost love.
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