Good morning, Oshkosh.

Phoenix-Aid from Oshkosh won the grand prize at the Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest for its nano-composite wound dressing that speeds healing and cuts costs.

It presented its product at the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference on June 4 and 5 and is undergoing animal studies in the U.S.—with approved human clinical trials planned in India.

The Community Blood Center urged donors to help with an urgent shortage of Type O blood and platelets—officials said donations were critical for surgeries, cancer treatments and emergencies.

They encouraged eligible donors to book appointments at local centers including one in Oshkosh.

Winnebago County’s Overdose Fatality Review Team reported that overdose deaths dropped by 49%, falling from 47 in 2023 to 24 in 2024 — most victims were between 35 and 64 — and noted that gaps in mental health care and drug abuse treatment remain as 12 pilot projects are launched to help prevent future overdoses.

Oshkosh native Franki Moscato is launching a new campaign with her foundation — inviting Wisconsin students in grades six through 12 to create a PSA to fight teen suicide.

Applicants may submit a script and 60-second video by November 1 — with the winning entry set to air on WBAY.com.

On May 6, Green Bay police and 30 other law enforcement agencies—including Oshkosh—distributed Brewers trading cards to children throughout Northeast Wisconsin.

The cards use a comic book look with bright colors and key players, and they built on last year's partnership between the Milwaukee Brewers and police departments.

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.

Live Music by The Lonely Sidekick

6-9 p.m. — Dockside Tavern — Free entry — Catch The Lonely Sidekick playing live for an evening of great music and fun.