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Oshkosh
Thursday, October 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Oshkosh. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of October.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A report from the Universities of Wisconsin shows enrollment is rising in nine of 13 campuses—UW-Green Bay is among the growing ones while UW-Oshkosh recorded a drop. The overall gain comes from a record 5.5% rise in new Wisconsin freshmen even as international student numbers fell by 7.6%. WBAY
- ➤ The Universities of Wisconsin reported fall enrollment reached 164,626 students—a record increase of 190 from last fall that marks the third year of growth as UW President Jay Rothman credited initiatives like Direct Admit Wisconsin for boosting freshman numbers. UW-Oshkosh saw a modest 0.6% drop in enrollment after campus closures and plans to raise graduate enrollment and outreach with local high schools. FOX 11
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Winnebago County board approved a resolution on Tuesday asking Gov. Evers to help cover SNAP costs—local officials noted that state funding obligations rose from 50% to 75% as monthly food assistance needs increased from 1,300 to over 2,800 families over four years. WBAY
- ➤ Actress Halle Berry supported a bipartisan bill on Oct. 21 that requires the Department of Health Services to develop materials on menopause and perimenopause symptoms and treatments. Lawmakers said her personal story of misdiagnosis helped push the effort—aimed at improving menopause education in the state. Oshkosh Northwestern
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Wisconsin Department of Health Services urged parents to test kids for lead poisoning after nearly 5,000 cases were reported last year in homes with older paint—especially those built before 1978. The state now recommends a finger-stick blood test at ages 1 and 2 and a follow-up test between 3 and 5—warning that early lead exposure can harm a child’s growth and development. WTAQ
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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.
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Fox Cities Roller Derby Monsters Brawl
5-6:30 p.m. — Oshkosh Arena — Tickets vary — Experience thrilling roller derby action in a spine-chilling showdown between Vampires, Zombies, Witches, and Werewolves.
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Kansas and Blue Öyster Cult Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Oshkosh Arena — Tickets available — Rock legends Kansas and Blue Öyster Cult join forces for a night of timeless hits and electrifying performances.
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Wisconsin Herd Home Opener vs. Windy City Bulls
6-7:30 p.m. — Oshkosh Arena — Free military appreciation hats for first 1,000 fans — Celebrate the opening night with the Herd and enjoy a Veterans Day theme.
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The Story of Sturgeon Spirits
5-7 p.m. — Sturgeon Spirits Craft Distillery — Cash Bar — Karl Lowenstein shares his entrepreneurial journey at Oshkosh's first craft distillery.
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Graduate School Open House
Ever thought about earning a master's degree? Stop by the UW-Oshkosh Graduate School Open House to learn what programs are offered, how to apply, options for paying for grad school, resources available to grad students, and tips for success.
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Flying the F-35
7-8 p.m. — EAA Aviation Museum — Free for EAA members | $5 nonmembers — Discover the stealthy F-35 with insights from the director of operations at the Combat Readiness Training Center.
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Sioux Falls Skyforce vs. Wisconsin Herd
9 AM – 12 PM — Oshkosh Arena — Theme Jersey Auction — Celebrate Native American Heritage while watching a thrilling basketball double-header.
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Sioux Falls Skyforce vs. Wisconsin Herd
7-8:30 p.m. — Oshkosh Arena — Theme Jersey Auction — Cheer on the Wisconsin Herd in a double-header battle while supporting homelessness awareness.
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