Good Day
Oshkosh
Friday, May 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Oshkosh. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At Butte des Morts Elementary School in Menasha, the maintenance team — known for their annual routine — helped a mama duck and her ducklings safely cross hallways and streets to reach Little Lake Butte des Morts. WBAY
- ➤ The city of Oshkosh has put its first motor-driven fire truck up for auction, a historic piece donated back in 2010. Bids start at $5,000 and a buyer is needed for educational events — bids are accepted until 8 p.m. May 31. WBAY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ An upcoming A24 horror movie based on a viral renovation photo from HobbyTown will open nationwide on May 29. The film, directed by Kane Parsons, transforms local images into the backrooms phenomenon (Bob Mazza, the store's former owner, remains excited despite no formal tie to the project). WTAQ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Drivers in northeast Wisconsin are advised to help turtles during nesting season by safely pulling over and gently moving them in the direction they were headed, according to Andrea Bierbrauer of Heckrodt Wetland Reserve (who also urges reporting sightings to the Department of Natural Resources). WBAY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Wisconsin DNR and WisDOT share driving and boating safety tips ahead of Memorial Day weekend. Oshkosh drivers and boaters are advised to buckle up — check 511 WI for traffic updates as patrols and detours may cause delays. FOX 11
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ On May 21, a new $400K duplex broke ground in the historic fourth ward to offer affordable housing for those transitioning from hardship; partly funded by grants from WEDA and the J.J. Keller Foundation, two-bedroom rents are set at $1,080 as county Executive Gordon Hintz said. FOX 11
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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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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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~ Buddha
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