Good morning, Oshkosh.

Menards in Oshkosh (and stores in Manitowoc, Sheboygan, and Fond du Lac) are hosting a pet supplies drive for local shelters through Sept.

30. Donors can drop off pet food, treats, beds, and more at collection boxes near the store exits.

The Red Cross announced on Aug.

5 that it will offer financial help to Fox Cities residents whose homes became unlivable after the July 27 tornado. Eligible residents should check criteria and call 1-800-733-2767 before the Aug. 19 deadline.

Former Appleton West and UW basketball star Brian Butch hosted a free camp on Thursday, Aug.

6 — raising $11,000 for United Way to help families hit by the EF-3 tornado in Fox Valley at a Grand Chute venue.

BEAMING Inc. is hosting Harvest for the Herd fundraiser on Oct.

10 at Lucky Dog'z in Neenah to raise funds amid a 35% rise in horse-care costs, supporting equine services, scholarships and community programs for children, veterans and seniors.

On July 27, 2026, a tornado hit Grand Chute and trapped driver Autumn Willette until a We Energies team rescued her; she recently reunited with them + expressed her gratitude.

A recent June survey by the Fox Cities Chamber showed that local small businesses rated marketing visibility & customer acquisition as their top concerns.

The Chamber will use the survey data to shape its programs and resources to support business growth in the region.

XRoads41 Music Festival is underway in Oshkosh after a camping kickoff on Wednesday.

Headline acts — namely Zac Brown Band and Wiz Khalifa — are set for Thursday night as 27 other artists perform through the weekend.

Preliminary damage assessments show an EF-3 tornado in late July damaged hundreds of structures in Menasha and the Fox Cities.

Officials expect reports to be completed this week before possibly asking the governor for a federal disaster declaration.

The Senate draft Farm Bill 2.0, released at 5:01 a.m. today, would offer Wisconsin farmers stronger dairy and specialty crop support, enhanced crop insurance, and year-round E15 sales + expanded conservation efforts.

The proposal awaits further Senate negotiation ahead of the August recess.

Wisconsin health officials reported domestic cyclosporiasis cases nearly doubled in the past week, rising from 50 to 94 and reaching 216 total cases on Aug.

5 (with two recent hospitalizations noted). The update follows recent CDC reports linking similar outbreaks to contaminated iceberg lettuce.

Brian Butch hosted a free youth basketball camp at the Community First Champion Center in Grand Chute on Aug.

6 to raise funds for United Way tornado relief + nearly 250 kids attended, contributing $11,000 in donations.

Drowning Pool Concert

Evening performance — Oshkosh Festivals Park — Ticket prices vary — Experience a powerful rock show with Drowning Pool's energetic hits.