Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of June.
Good morning, Oshkosh.
📰 Economy
On June 8, a lottery player in Oshkosh won $433,974 by buying a 50 Times The Money ticket at Pick 'n Save at 1940 Koeller Drive — the second-largest Fast Play Progressive Jackpot since the game began in April 2023.
The win shows how ticket prices determine the jackpot amount in this lottery game.
🎓 Education
The Oshkosh Area School District board voted to not renew former dean Christopher Willems’ contract after he was involved in a January incident where a student was restrained.
Records show the board made its decision in a special meeting on May 6 with a 5—2 vote.
🏛️ Government
Teachers in Wisconsin may claim a $300 tax deduction on their state income tax return for classroom supplies if the new bipartisan bill passes soon.
The bill mirrors a federal allowance and comes as educators typically spend $500—$800 each year on supplies out of pocket.
🏥 Health
Winnebago County saw a 49% drop in overdose deaths in 2024, with fatalities falling from 47 to 24 thanks to coordinated harm reduction measures and public health vending machines in Oshkosh and Neenah.
County officials warned that federal funding cuts for recovery coaches and Narcan may risk future progress (the annual report stresses the need to maintain support programs).
📰 Lifestyle
Travel and Leisure magazine named three Wisconsin lakes—Lake Superior, Lake Winnebago, and Lake Michigan—as some of the nation’s best lake vacation spots.
They are noted for warm summer water, good fishing and sun-and-sand experiences that may help visitors cool off.
📰 Real Estate
Data from Realtor.com showed that in March, the median home sale price in Winnebago County increased to $257,000—up 6.6% from February’s $241,000—with single-family homes at a median of $259,100 while condominiums dropped to $252,000.
Recorded home sales rose to 165, totaling $48.8 million in transactions.
🏈 Sports
Wayne Gregor and Dale Boeck won the Mercury National Walleye Tournament held June 7-8 on Lake Winnebago, where more than 550 anglers competed for a boat, accessories and $5,000 cash.
The event has supported conservation and boosted the local economy since 1978 — drawing strong community support.
🎉 Oshkosh Events
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Lifest: Matthew West Concert
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