Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
Good morning, Oshkosh.
The 5th Annual Waterfowl Hunters Expo started Friday afternoon in Oshkosh and will continue today at the Sunny View Expo Center with 165 vendors and 220 booths.
Organizers say families can enjoy hands-on activities and view hand-carved decoys—an indicator of the event's growing scale.
The Winnebago County Medical Examiner's Office is adding K9 Brie—a one-year-old Goldendoodle certified as a therapy dog—to help comfort grieving families and support its staff and law enforcement as she works with Deputy Medical Examiner McKenzie Repinski and responds to community calls.
Local electricity rates have held steady for WPS customers even as national prices rose 5.5% since January.
WPS locked in 17 cents per kilowatt-hour last year—customers will receive a bill credit in September and October due to lower fuel costs.
After false active shooting reports from Villanova and Chattanooga, UW-Oshkosh police reviewed active threat training ahead of move-in which kicked off Friday while UW-Green Bay will start later in the month.
The departments are also upgrading emergency alert systems (including fire alarm updates) (to improve communications) for student and staff safety.
City officials are reviewing a proposal that would allow ATVs and UTVs on select roads if riders meet safety requirements—such as a minimum age of 16, helmet rules for young riders, and carrying a valid license.
The transportation committee is making recommendations before the council votes on the change.
New data from Zumper shows that Oshkosh apartment rental prices have risen 9% from last July's median of $1,100 to $1,199, with one-bedroom listings now at $925—while two-bedroom prices have stayed near $1,100.
UNTIL DAWN Live Performance
1-4 p.m. — Sometimes at Pioneer Island — Free entry — Catch UNTIL DAWN playing live at this scenic Oshkosh venue.
Arena Mayhem Classic Car & Bike Show
9 a.m. – 7 p.m. — Oshkosh Arena — Free entry — Enjoy a classic car and motorcycle show with thrilling stunt performances and local vendors.
Caleb and Emily Music Live Concert
3-6 p.m. — Sometimes at Pioneer Island — Free entry — Enjoy an afternoon of live music with Caleb and Emily in the beautiful setting of Pioneer Island.
Fox Cities Zine and Book Arts Festival
This Festival is designed to celebrate book arts, self expression, and independent publishing. Attendees will enjoy unique merchandise, participate in live demonstrations, and enjoy Appleton Beer Factory’s spectacular food.
Machaela Jackson Book Signing
1-3 p.m. — The Book Store — Free entry — Chat with Machaela Jackson about her two new novels.
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