Good morning, Oshkosh.

The Menominee Park Zoo will soon feature new murals designed by Jake Reeder from the Quad Cities to refresh three zoo buildings; the project, funded by Discover Oshkosh and donors, will be completed by the end of Oct.

Virtual school enrollment rises in the Fox Cities as Wisconsin Connections Academy now serves 798 students and Kaukauna’s new FlexEDU enrolls about 100 students (offering flexible learning for families).

District leaders say the growing trend reflects a shift toward open enrollment to meet diverse academic needs.

The DNR explains that the Menasha Lock remains closed to stop invasive round goby from spreading into Lake Winnebago.

Officials say the barrier (in place for 11 years) has helped protect local waters near the Fox River at Bowen Street fishing pier.

Flags across Wisconsin will be flown at half-staff today to honor fallen firefighters at Wisconsin Fire & EMS Memorial Park in Wisconsin Rapids and will be lowered again Oct.

10 for Firefighters Memorial Day per Gov. Evers' Executive Order 290, observed from sunrise to sunset statewide.

Sen. Tammy Baldwin used Thursday night's Packers game to promote the For the Fans Act, which would require a free over-the-air option statewide (ending blackouts on streaming services) and may change how fans watch Packers games as another game is set for Oct.

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Experts say when your home stays at 64° for three to seven days, turn on your heat and set your thermostat between 68 and 72 for warmth and savings.

Energy companies like We Energies recommend smart thermostats + note they can save up to $180 on annual bills.

Last night, Fox Cities Forge launched its inaugural game at the Appleton Family Ice Center—featuring players 16 to 20 from Wisconsin and abroad—and signed an affiliation with the Janesville Jets to boost player development.