Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of May.
Good morning, Oshkosh.
Neenah police closed several roads and I-41 off-ramps today after a fuel spill was reported just after 10 a.m.—public works and Neenah-Menasha Fire Rescue are now cleaning up while drivers are advised to seek alternate routes.
On May 28th, a fuel spill closed I-41 on- and off-ramps at Oakridge Road and sections of Main Street and nearby roads in Neenah—police and firefighters arrived just after 10 a.m. and officials said they will post updates when the roads reopen.
Menasha police released surveillance images showing two suspects who on May 4 at 8:30 p.m. destroyed over $1,000 in fishing equipment by throwing tackle boxes and rods into the water near the Menasha Locks along the Trestle Trail+ officers are asking anyone with information to come forward.
Three Oshkosh West High School juniors achieved high ACT scores when Roman Stanuch scored a perfect 36—while Aria Boehler and Samuel Kuerschner received 35, and Stanuch said he plans to study computer science at Stanford or UW-Madison.
Gov. Tony Evers proposed $2.6B in highway repair funds for road improvements over the next two years while visiting Oshkosh on May 27th—this includes a $397M increase over his previous plan.
His proposal calls for fee hikes to raise about $290M, and GOP lawmakers say more funding is needed for local and agricultural roads.
The Packers surprised Oshkosh North, Shiocton, and Winnebago Lutheran Academy football teams with $7,500 in new helmets on May 28th, 2025—boosting player safety as the teams prepared for the upcoming season.
Super Bowl champion Jarrett Bush helped unveil the equipment, and additional schools will receive new helmets later this summer.
The Green Bay Packers surprised three local high school football teams by gifting state-of-the-art VICIS helmets during a volunteer event for youth football development.
The giveaway boosted equipment standards for teams such as Oshkosh North, Winnebago Lutheran & Shiocton, with seven more schools set to receive helmets later this summer.
Schlock the Block: Monsters of May!
10:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. — Time Community Theater — Free entry — Celebrate the joy of bad movies with live appearances and snacks at this b-movie extravaganza.
Fire on High Duo Live
6-9 p.m. — Dockside Tavern — Free entry — Catch the Fire on High Duo live for a night of enjoyable music at the tavern.
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