Good morning, Oshkosh.

The Festival Foods Turkey Trot will take place Nov.

27 at 8 a.m. at the Oshkosh Seniors Center where runners, walkers, and dog joggers will support local Boys & Girls Clubs and YMCAs—registration is open with early bird pricing ending Oct. 31.

Starting today, Wisconsin families in the Wisconsin Shares program will receive increased childcare assistance that saves about $174 a month for roughly 15,000 households—this boost is part of a state budget plan to help keep childcare providers open and affordable.

Oshkosh leaders led by Mayor Matt Mugerauer urged state officials to secure long-term funding for repairs to aging highways like State 21 and U.S. 45 during a Sept.

29 press conference at Rainbow Memorial Park—he warned that without steady funds, key projects could be delayed.

The Oshkosh Fire Department will change its schedule next year to a 48 hours-on—96 hours-off shift as part of a new three-year union contract.

Mayor Matt Mugerauer is worried about potential burnout while Fire Chief Tim Heiman says the longer shifts help with recovery.

Starting today, Wisconsin will no longer charge sales tax on household energy bills as a new state budget measure extends the winter exemption to a year-round benefit—saving taxpayers an estimated $178 million over two years and targeting relief for lower and middle-income families.

Local officials met at North Sawyer and Oshkosh Avenue to discuss plans to fix the confusing intersection that affects emergency vehicles, tourism and business costs.

City and state leaders said the project will use funds from the new biennial budget and called for even funding across projects—ensuring that long-needed repairs will soon begin.

State lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill to let patients use legal medical cannabis in Wisconsin.

Senate President Mary Felzkowski, Senator Patrick Testin, and Representative Patrick Snyder proposed a plan to license growers, processors, labs, and dispensaries — a setup similar to that in 40 states — and said it would help patients get medicine safely without breaking the law.

Some patients at Ascension Wisconsin risk losing on-network coverage today as their contract with UnitedHealthcare expired Tuesday—leaving plans at facilities in Appleton, Oshkosh, and Chilton in jeopardy.

Negotiations continue to secure a new deal that avoids nearly $38 million in increased health care costs.

Model Citizens Live Performance

8-11:30 p.m. — REVS BOWL BAR & GRILL — Cost not specified — Enjoy a night of live music with Model Citizens at this local favorite venue.

Broadway's Rock Of Ages Band Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Oshkosh Arena — Tickets available — Experience electrifying performances of ’80s rock classics by Broadway’s Rock Of Ages Band.

Haunted Murder Mystery Dinner

4-7 p.m. — Oshkosh Arena — Gourmet buffet included — Delve into a night of mystery and supernatural tales while enjoying a fine dining experience.