Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of May.
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🏘️ Community
The Social Security Administration on Friday, May 15 reported that Wisconsin’s top baby boy name for 2025 is Oliver and the top baby girl name is Charlotte — matching trends seen in local hospital records.
The United Kingdom's Red Arrows will fly at EAA AirVenture at the Oshkosh fly-in convention from July 20 to July 26 with aerial displays from July 24 to July 26.
Their performances are part of an extended U.S. tour celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary.
🎓 Education
UW-Oshkosh is starting summer construction projects by demolishing three less-used dorms and burying exposed pipes along the central mall to make way for future development including Polk Library renovations.
The work will open green space until the university announces new building plans.
UW-Oshkosh is partnering with Universidad Católica de Santa María (Arequipa, Peru) and leaders will visit this month to sign a memorandum of understanding that may lead to student exchanges and collaborative research, building on previous global health projects.
🏥 Health
Dr. Anthony Zeimet (ThedaCare) advised local travelers to practice good hygiene, self-isolate when ill, and wear a mask during vacation season despite low hantavirus risk here.
Residents should also check immunization needs before traveling abroad.
🏈 Sports
The UW-Oshkosh track team broke a national record yesterday when the men’s 4x100 relay team ran 38.96 seconds at a local meet, surpassing the previous NCAA Division 3 mark by nearly half a second.
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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.
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.
Tabletop Minions Expo 2026
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Oshkosh Marriott Waterfront Hotel & Convention Center — $12 — Experience wargaming demos, painting classes, and open play with vendors at this exciting convention.
KPop Dance Camp
1-3 p.m. — Richard's School of the Dance — Register today — Dive into KPop dance with energetic sessions for all skill levels.
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