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Good morning, Oshkosh. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of July.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The professional clothing drive, which started on July 28 and will run until August 29, is underway to support the UW Oshkosh Career Closet by collecting new or gently used business attire for job seekers at Celerity Staffing + Discover Oshkosh.  We Are Green Bay

BUSINESS NEWS

  • A $100,000 All or Nothing ticket was sold at Oshkosh Kwik Pantry on Friday, July 25 for the midday draw—players have 180 days from the draw to claim their winnings.  FOX 11

ECONOMY NEWS

  • AirVenture 2025 at Wittman Regional Airport drew about 704,000 visitors from July 21 to 27 and set new records for both exhibitors and aircraft—highlighted by the return of Goodyear blimps and a Pratt & Whitney 747—while boosting the local economy with an estimated $257 million impact.  Oshkosh Northwestern
  • SmartAsset ranked Oshkosh the 14th most livable small city in a study published July 9 that looked at housing costs, unemployment, and health care access. This ranking follows earlier praise that named Oshkosh a top city for new college graduates — a result based on 2023 Census data — and shows strong local appeal.  Oshkosh Northwestern

FINANCE NEWS

  • A lottery winner became $100,000 richer after buying an All or Nothing ticket at the Oshkosh Kwik Pantry on July 25—none of the 11 numbers matched the ticket. This win marks the second time this top prize was reached by matching no numbers this year.  Oshkosh Northwestern

HEALTH NEWS

  • Officials from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced Monday that the state confirmed its first West Nile virus activity this year with a case in Barron County and mosquitoes testing positive in Milwaukee and Lafayette County — the agency urges residents to use repellent and remove standing water to reduce bites. West Nile virus spreads when infected mosquitoes bite people and birds, and most infected people have few or no symptoms.  We Are Green Bay

EVENTS

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  • Winnebago County Fair 2025

    5:00 AM – 4:59 AM — Winnebago County Fair — Check website for entry fees — Experience carnival lights and action-packed nights at this family-friendly event.

    Wed, 7/30/25

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  • Vic Ferrari Live Concert

    5:45-7:15 p.m. — Leach Amphitheater — $10-$20 — Experience an authentic theatrical Earth, Wind & Fire show with Vic Ferrari and the Rose Canyon Band.

    Thu, 7/31/25

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  • Ice Hawks Golf Outing 2025

    9 AM – 2 PM — Far Vu Golf Course — $81.88 — Enjoy a fun-filled 4 player golf scramble sponsored by local businesses.

    Sat, 8/2/25

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  • XRoads41 Music Festival

    7 p.m. — Oshkosh, WI — Ticket prices vary — A vibrant celebration of music, art, and community in the heart of summer.

    Wed, 8/6/25

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  • Loverboy Live Concert

    5:45-7:15 p.m. — Leach Amphitheater — $20 General Admission, $50 VIP — Experience a live performance by Loverboy at an outdoor venue with great ambiance.

    Thu, 8/14/25

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  • Oshkosh's Funniest Comedian - Preliminary Round 4

    7:00-8:30 p.m. — Oshkosh Arena — Voting encouraged — Local comedians compete for the title of Oshkosh's Funniest in this lively comedy showdown.

    Fri, 8/15/25

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  • Frootenanny Hootenanny

    12-8 p.m. — Fifth Ward Brewing Company — $75.00 — Celebrate with new frooted sours, music, and fun activities at this brewing extravaganza.

    Sat, 8/16/25

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  • Zakk Abitz Live Performance

    2-5 p.m. — Sometimes at Pioneer Island — Free entry — Enjoy live music from Zakk Abitz amidst the scenic backdrop of Pioneer Island.

    Sun, 8/17/25

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  • HAPPY HOUR HEROES Live Music Event

    6-9 p.m. — Dockside Tavern — Free entry — Enjoy live music from HAPPY HOUR HEROES while relaxing by the water.

    Fri, 8/22/25

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