Good Day
Oshkosh
Friday, April 17th, 2026
Good morning, Oshkosh. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A faulty valve on a septic service vehicle caused 300 gallons of used cooking oil to leak from Oshkosh into Omro streets early Monday, making a 19-mile stretch slippery and prompting authorities and local road crews to sand roads for safety. WBAY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Oshkosh Festivals LLC has renamed its one-day rock festival to XRoads41 Rock Detour due to a trademark conflict — the event keeps the same lineup featuring Breaking Benjamin and tickets for Aug. 9 go on sale today at 10 a.m. FOX 11
- ➤ WIXX radio hosts remixed FOX 11 video of sturgeon spawning in a flooded yard at Wolf River Asphalt in Shiocton amid regional flooding this week. The remix draws attention as local residents watch the viral clip — a rare capture since Bamboo Bend remains closed for the season. FOX 11
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Fox Cities Convention and Visitors Bureau has launched a new webpage listing hotels that offer discount rates for residents displaced by flooding. The site (updated regularly) requires evacuees to call and identify themselves to receive emergency rates and help. WBAY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Following this week's heavy rains and flooding, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources advises private well owners to test their water if it shows changes in taste, color, or sediment. The agency recommends using a licensed professional to disinfect any contaminated wells. FOX 11
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Oshkosh Half Marathon & Loop with myTEAM TRIUMPH
2 PM — Oshkosh — Registration fees apply — Race alongside able-bodied athletes in a supportive and inclusive environment.
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NAMI Oshkosh 5K for Mental Health & Suicide Awareness
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM — Oshkosh North High School — Donations appreciated — Participate in a community 5K to raise awareness about mental health and suicide prevention.
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Wisconsin State Arm Wrestling Expo
7-10 p.m. — Oshkosh Arena — Check out weigh-ins and registration for an exciting tournament supporting domestic abuse causes.
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