Good morning, Oshkosh.

Ed Sheeran visited a local vintage clothing shop today and spoke with shop owners.

He purchased several vintage pieces (including a rare Ipswich jersey) before continuing his North American tour.

The Oshkosh Area School District will continue its school resource officer program via a memorandum with the Oshkosh Police Department — costing $300,000 — as board members raise concerns about oversight but emphasize that the officers are not used to control student behavior.

UW-Oshkosh professors have launched a petition with nearly 2,000 signatures after native plants began being relocated to an expanded riverfront site, arguing the change could hurt the campus' sustainability record + local learning.

University officials say the relocation preserves established prairie while balancing maintenance needs.

On Monday, Aug. 17, university leaders at UW-Green Bay hosted key representatives from UWGB & UW-Oshkosh to announce a 4-Year Tuition Pledge that would freeze tuition from 2027-29 if the state provides $190M and introduce a work-based financial aid program for lower-income students. The initiatives await state Legislature approval.

Menasha lifted its curfew and burn ban after an EF-3 tornado hit last month — local officials say the move marks a step toward recovery as federal agencies assess damage.

Counseling for survivors is free at Celebration Church Fox Valley (400 Third St.) in Menasha, with sessions from 6 to 8 p.m. through Sept.

2 hosted by Samaritan and Celebration Church. NAMI Fox Cities will provide a free peer support group for adults at the city library on select Wednesdays.

Healthcare leaders, educators, policymakers and workforce pros gathered on Aug.

5 at UW-Oshkosh for the Healthcare Forward Symposium to review strategies addressing rural access and talent shortages, and the forum highlighted plans to expand training pathways and integrate technology in care delivery.