Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of April.
Good morning, Oshkosh.
WineFeast 2026 held April 11 at the Oshkosh Marriott Waterfront Hotel + Convention Center brought together over 550 attendees to support the Boys & Girls Club, unlocking a $110,000 challenge gift from Oshkosh Corporation and an anonymous donor for more than 3,000 local children and families.
The Taco Bell on S. Koeller closed after a fire broke out Monday just before 4 p.m. — crews found flames from the roof and the building suffered fire, smoke and water damage while no one was hurt.
The Experimental Aircraft Association is hiring 750+ temporary workers in roles such as retail, security and event support ahead of AirVenture Oshkosh scheduled for July 20-26.
Hiring events at the EAA Aviation Museum will begin April 25 with additional sessions in May and June.
Edwin Martini, while serving as the UW-Oshkosh provost, has been named the next chancellor of UW-Eau Claire after the Board of Regents approved his appointment.
He will assume the role on July 1.
On Earth Day, 23 volunteers from UW Oshkosh planted roughly 750 seedlings at Akan Acres as part of a study with the city using the Miyawaki method that places trees close together to speed up growth.
The project aims to achieve 20 years of tree growth in 15 years.
Outagamie County Public Health opened a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) at Romy's Nitingale in Black Creek to provide flood relief, public health assistance, and insurance resources for local residents.
The center is run by the Salvation Army and American Red Cross and is open from Wednesday through Saturday.
Residents returning to flooded homes are advised to check for unstable walls, standing water, and mold, Dr. William Kumprey said.
He warned the hospital may see more breathing issues in the coming weeks if proper safety steps are not taken.
Oshkosh Half Marathon & Loop with myTEAM TRIUMPH
2 PM — Oshkosh — Registration fees apply — Race alongside able-bodied athletes in a supportive and inclusive environment.
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.
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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