Good morning, Oshkosh.

UW-Oshkosh unveiled a three-year strategic plan called 'Oshkosh Infinite' to help the university adapt to shifting demographics + emerging technologies during a campus event on Tuesday.

University leaders will gather feedback to track progress and ensure the plan fosters an inclusive student experience.

Oshkosh students improved their math and reading scores on the Forward Exam yet remain below state averages as only 47% met state benchmarks compared to 53% statewide, with results from last spring showing a slight rise from the 2024-25 school year.

Hundreds of Read Elementary students are working with artist Neo Medina to create a new mural called 'Somos Semillas' after repairs removed the original art — the community will celebrate the completed work next Monday.

Menasha is seeking resident input on long-term tornado recovery via a survey with 14 questions open through Oct.

26. The survey will shape strategies for housing, small business support, environmental resiliency and infrastructure as the Menasha Strong Recovery Program is set to start in January.

State health officials reported that emergency room visits for respiratory illnesses grew from 7% in July to 12% last week, yet overall cases remain very low.

Officials noted increases in COVID and common colds did not lead to a rise in hospitalizations, which are far below last year’s numbers.

Residents should prep their homes for the coming winter by unhooking hoses, draining water features, moving tender garden plants indoors, and cleaning gutters in time for the mid-October frost.

These measures help protect properties as temperatures drop.