Good Day
Oshkosh
Saturday, May 9th, 2026
Good morning, Oshkosh. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, Oshkosh Corp reported Q1 profit of $43.1 million with 68 cents per share and revenue of $2.32 billion meeting forecasts while adjusted earnings reached 85 cents per share, falling short of analyst estimates. The heavy vehicle maker serves military + emergency and commercial organizations. WBAY
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Regular unleaded gas in Oshkosh was $4.39 on May 8, showing a modest week change while other Wisconsin areas saw steeper increases amid a 50% national price rise over the past year + local drivers are watching market trends closely. WBAY
- ➤ Patrick De Haan of GasBuddy said diesel prices in Wisconsin are set to rise soon from $5.66 to between $6 and $6.25 per gallon as refinery snags and global supply pressures continue, potentially affecting local fuel costs. WBAY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UW-Oshkosh will rename its College of Nursing, Health Professions & STEM to honor alumna Mary Novak-Jandrey after she funded two permanent endowments; the change takes effect July 1 and supports innovation in interdisciplinary education while keeping the college's structure unchanged. Oshkosh Northwestern
- ➤ Canvas restored service for most users Friday after a major cyberattack halted operations this week + affecting 9,000 schools including some in Northeast Wisconsin and possibly exposing personal data; the company is investigating the breach with a ransom deadline of May 12. WTAQ
- ➤ A groundbreaking ceremony was held Friday to begin major renovations at Franklin Elementary School in Oshkosh — the referendum-funded upgrades will add new academic wings, a larger gym, and air conditioning, with work set to finish for the 2027-28 school year. FOX 11
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On May 8, the Pentagon released nearly 162 UFO files featuring never-before-seen images and videos from several agencies, and six UFO sightings have been reported in Wisconsin so far in 2026 — drawing local interest in the declassified records. Oshkosh Northwestern
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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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Copper Box Live Concert
7-9 p.m. — Thelma Sadoff Center For the Arts — Free entry — Experience an energetic live performance from Copper Box combining folk, polka, rock, blues, and jazz.
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KPop Dance Camp
1:30 – 3:30 PM — Richard's School of the Dance — Register now — Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of KPop dance with this exciting summer camp.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it.
~ Salvador Dali
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