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Oshkosh
Thursday, November 13th, 2025
Good morning, Oshkosh. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 13th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, community members collected 9,439 pounds of food and $2,540 in cash for Father Carr's Place 2B in Oshkosh during the FOX 11 Food Project as part of the Northeast Wisconsin Gives Thanks food drive—donations surpassed last year's 5,480 pounds and additional drives will continue in Manitowoc on Thursday and Marinette on Friday. FOX 11
- ➤ Karen Iverson Riggers and Lynn McLaughlin opened a free Community Living Room in downtown Appleton where locals can drop in for emotional CPR and support during distress—this model, shared in training sessions in Oshkosh, is now being copied in other counties to ease isolation and prevent crises. Oshkosh Northwestern
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Oshkosh Defense will lay off about 160 production workers on January 5, 2026 as it aligns its workforce with current and future needs — affected workers will receive transition support. FOX 11
- ➤ Oshkosh Defense will lay off about 160 production workers effective January 5 as it aligns its workforce with current and projected needs—affected team members will receive transition support. WTAQ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ripon College will keep its Army ROTC program after a new partnership with UW-Oshkosh+ students will take military science classes at the UW-Oshkosh campus and join weekly leadership labs while still living and playing sports on campus. WTAQ
- ➤ The Oshkosh Area School District projects a $6 million deficit for the 2026-27 school year and will make cuts — likely including staff — to keep programs strong and budgets balanced. The district will update its process on Dec 5th, discuss cuts at the board meeting on Dec 10th, and notify staff with final recommendations by Jan 14th. FOX 11
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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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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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UWO MSW Program Open House
The UWO Department of Social Work will be hosting an Open House on Monday, November 25th from 6:00-7:30 pm in Swart Hall 102. Please come learn about the many exciting opportunities the UWO MSW Program offers those interested in seeking a graduate degree.
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Ozzy's Birthday Bash with Crazy Train
7-9 p.m. — Oshkosh Arena — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the legacy of Ozzy Osbourne with the ultimate tribute show and a dynamic 80s & 90s warm-up act.
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Lorie Line Christmas Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The Grand Oshkosh — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the Christmas season with heartfelt stories and beautiful piano music by Lorie Line.
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Wisconsin Herd vs. Grand Rapids Gold
12-3 p.m. — Oshkosh Arena — Free youth jersey for first 1,000 — Celebrate the holidays with a festive match-up featuring the Wisconsin Herd against the Grand Rapids Gold.
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~ Henry Ford
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