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Thursday, July 31st, 2025
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Good morning, Oshkosh. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 31st of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ EAA AirVenture ended with about 704,000 visitors in Oshkosh, breaking last year’s record and drawing over 10,000 aircraft to Wittman Regional Airport. Officials reported a local economic impact of $257 million — and they will soon start planning next year’s celebration based on record numbers in camping, exhibitors and media engagement. WTAQ
- ➤ The Winnebago County Fair opened Wednesday at Sunnyview Expo Center in Oshkosh and will run through Sunday—tickets cost $12 in advance and $15 at the gate with gates opening at 9 a.m. WBAY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Winnebago County took over the Barlow Planetarium and prepared it to reopen on Friday after a two-month closure caused by its transition to county ownership. The facility will only accept cash and will feature a portable planetarium at the county fair along with programs like Laser Prince! and Family Astronomy Night—bringing new science shows for locals. FOX 11
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The overpass at Vandenbroek Road across I-41 in Little Chute reopened on July 30 after spring work widened its base to fit the expanded highway and added a bike lane—cement barrier divides the sidewalk from the road. FOX 11
- ➤ City officials said that the $8 million grant for the planned pedestrian bridge over I-41 is on hold because the U.S. Department of Transportation is reviewing the grant agreements due to shifted priorities in the new administration+ the project, still in its conceptual phase, faces an eight to nine month delay yet is expected to be completed in three to five years to improve pedestrian safety. WTAQ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ High Noon has issued a recall on Beach Variety packs mislabeled as sparkling blue razz Celsius Astro Vibe energy drinks that actually contain vodka seltzer — the error came from a shared packaging supplier—and consumers in Wisconsin should check the lot codes and dispose of any affected products. We Are Green Bay
SHOP NEWS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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