Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of June.
Good morning, Oshkosh.
The free Oshkosh Northwestern app is now available on Apple and Google Play and brings fast, customizable local news including an eNewspaper and push alerts.
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Oshkosh police executed a major drug bust on Monday when the Lake Winnebago MEG Unit raided two homes—one in Oshkosh and one in Nekimi—finding more than a pound and a half of meth and cash; a 49-year-old man was taken into custody and faces pending charges.
Winnebago County held a public forum in Menasha on Wednesday to get residents' suggestions on how to redevelop the UW-Oshkosh Fox Cities campus—some assets may stay while others could be repurposed for housing or more revenue.
The county will take control on Tuesday, July 1, complete campus assessments, host tours and issue an RFP to cover roughly $800,000 in annual maintenance costs with help from a $2 million state grant.
A bipartisan bill in the Assembly on June 24 removed the $48,000 income cap so more families caring for someone with Alzheimer’s could get support.
It passed the Senate by voice vote on June 18 and is now headed to the governor’s desk — it has an estimated cost of $3.05M.
Oshkosh might stop ambulance service for far-out parts of Winnebago County because plans to hire eight firefighter/paramedics for a fourth ambulance did not get enough interest.
City manager Rebecca Grill said the three crews now will focus on city needs—leaving rural areas with less coverage.
Local developers plan to convert the historic Oshkosh Northwestern building at 224 State Street, built in 1930, into a hotel + retail space that includes The Truffle Pig, an Italian restaurant set to open in August.
They said the hotel will be ready in time for EAA AirVenture 2026 as the project is managed by Team SNW.
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.
Lifest: Matthew West Concert
1-5 p.m. — Sunnyview Fairgrounds — Ticket prices vary — Experience an uplifting concert filled with inspiration and storytelling from Matthew West.
Oshkosh's Funniest Comedian: Preliminary Round 3
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Oshkosh Arena — Free entry — Local comedians compete for the title of Oshkosh’s Funniest with audience voting.
Lifest: Cain & Newsboys Concert
9 a.m.–1 p.m. — Sunnyview Fairgrounds — Tickets starting at $53 — Experience a day filled with uplifting performances from Newsboys and Cain.
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
2:30-6:30 p.m. — Eaa Airventure — Admission fee varies — Experience thrilling aerobatic performances and captivating night shows at this premier aviation event.
Cars on the Island
8 AM - 3 PM — Lakeside Park — $5 vehicle entry — Enjoy a classic car show with music, food, and prizes benefiting a local charity.
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