Good Day
Oshkosh
Friday, October 24th, 2025
Good morning, Oshkosh. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Oshkosh will become home to Wisconsin's largest mural by month's end when artist Mauricio Ramirez finishes a 1,000-foot long piece along the riverfront at the Cummins plant at 1005 High Ave. The mural is part of Discover Oshkosh's placemaking initiative that celebrates the city's industrial and cultural heritage — it aims to inspire more creative projects along the riverwalk. Oshkosh Northwestern
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A bipartisan group of lawmakers proposed a bill to legalize online sports gambling across Wisconsin and let tribal nations run online betting so people can place wagers from anywhere in the state. The plan could boost state tax revenue by 10—20% and may let sportsbooks contract with groups like FanDuel while experts warn it might lead to more gambling problems. FOX 11
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Winnebago County Health is running a lead-safe homes program for families in homes built before 1978—this program tests children for lead poisoning and provides affordable solutions to remove lead hazards. The initiative, part of National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, will help more homes as additional funding becomes available. WBAY
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life is a game of leverage. The more leverage you create, the more luck you have.
~ Naval Ravikant
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