Good morning, Oshkosh.

Kaukauna-based Bassett Mechanical donated $100,000 to the Community Response Fund 2026 Tornado Relief to help families and businesses rebuild after the July 27 tornado hit Fox Valley — a contribution joining efforts by local organizations.

On Tuesday, Aug. 11, the Milwaukee Bucks and Wisconsin Herd delivered cleaning supplies + batteries, paper towels, and toilet paper at Jefferson Early Learning Center in Menasha to aid Fox Valley tornado victims.

Officials note donations remain needed and invite further contributions by United Way Fox Cities.

A fire broke out at Player's Pizza & Pub on West 5th Ave on Wednesday night and local crews were still battling the flames by 11:30 p.m. in Oshkosh.

Oshkosh's XRoads41 set a record with 66,543 fans from Aug.

6-8, 2026 as 29 artists performed and many vendors offered food & activities. Tickets for the 2027 festival scheduled for Aug. 12-14 are on sale and the first headliner will be announced on Aug. 24.

The Pyrotechnics Guild International is hosting its convention at WIR in Buchanan, drawing 20,000 visitors + nearly $5 million to the local economy with fireworks shows, trade exhibits and training despite neighbor noise complaints; this is the final year at WIR as the event moves out of state next year.

Federal aid arrived as FEMA went door-to-door verifying damage from the July 27 EF-3 tornado in Fox Valley on Wednesday.

Gov. Tony Evers may request a major disaster declaration after the damage assessments are completed.