OSHKOSH – Oshkosh Fire Department is hiring from within for its top spot Division Chief of Training Tim Heiman has earned a promotion after being selected as Oshkosh Fire Department’s next fire chief The city of Oshkosh confirmed the news Thursday in a news release after the Police and Fire Commission selected Heiman to succeed previous chief Mike Stanley, who resigned Jan “I am honored to be chosen as the next chief of the Oshkosh Fire Department,” Heiman said in the release “I look forward to working with our firefighters city staff and community stakeholders to continue to provide dedicated service to the citizens of Oshkosh.” Read more: Hotel rooms still available as Oshkosh readies for last-minute bookings ahead of NFL draft Heiman has 20 years of fire and emergency management experience including 10 as a supervisor and command-level officer He holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Carroll University and an associate’s degree in fire science from Milwaukee Area Technical College Heiman also obtained an executive fire officer certification from the National Fire Academy Heiman was one of five finalists for the opening beating out Oshkosh Fire Department Assistant Fire Chief Gregory Stelter and a pair of deputy fire chiefs from Marshfield and Illinois “I am pleased with the Police and Fire Commission’s decision to select Tim,” said newly hired City Manager Rebecca Grill “The commission and designated panels recognized Heiman’s proven record in fire and emergency response management and his demonstrated commitment to the highest levels of community service.” Read more: Why did Gordon Hintz return to public life? A Q&A with the newly elected county executive. Heiman oversaw the development and execution of the department’s training programs he implemented an updated fire ground command system and partnered with neighboring departments to establish the first regional recruit academy in the Fox Valley area Heiman was previously lieutenant of fire prevention and firefighter/paramedic and was recognized as the Wisconsin Society of Emergency Services Instructor of the Year He now fills the department’s top spot left by Stanley who resigned after seven years at the helm to accept the position of deputy fire chief with the city of Greeley in his home state of Colorado The Police and Fire Commission will formally approve and swear in Heiman at an upcoming meeting Contact Justin Marville at jmarville@gannett.com and follow him on X (formerly Twitter) at @justinmarville About 90 members of the United Auto Workers in Oshkosh went on strike Tuesday in response to what they say have been delayed negotiations on a new union contract The UAW Local 291 members work for Indiana-based Cummins Inc at the company’s drivetrain and braking systems plant in Oshkosh said they produce heavy duty axles for construction and military vehicles at the plant Compton said the company came to the bargaining table just one day before the contract expired in late January He said the union has met with the company nine times in-person and “one-and-a-half times virtually.” But last week he said the company told the union it wouldn’t meet in-person again until late April he said the workers have been operating under their previous collective bargaining agreement “We’ve got to get this going,” Compton said but we just can’t sit out in limbo.” a spokesperson for Cummins said they’ve been in “good faith” negotiations with the union “We remain committed to exploring all available options to reach a mutually acceptable agreement while maintaining transparent communication with employees “Our next meeting is scheduled in the coming weeks.” Compton said the biggest sticking points in the negotiations have centered around temporary workers and mandatory overtime on Saturdays.  He said the plant does not currently employ temp workers and the union would like to keep it that way That’s because they want workers to be hired on by Cummins full-time Compton said the workers are required to work up to 18 Saturdays each year or up to six Saturdays each quarter until they hit 18 He said the UAW is fighting to keep the cap on the number of Saturdays workers will be required to come into the plant “That’s probably our biggest sticking point and then they want more overtime out of people.” Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System and Wisconsin Educational Communications Board OSHKOSH – The Oshkosh Area School District board is going to undergo some turnover of sorts the board is certain to welcome at least one new member among its ranks after current board treasurer Stephanie Carlin opted not to seek re-election on the April 1 ballot Carlin decided to step down and allow for some “fresh perspective” on the board as her daughter graduates this year Carlin and immigration attorney Molly Smiltneek’s seats are among the two open positions on the seven-member OASD board in the 2025 election cycle Smiltneek only recently joined the board in August having been appointed by the board to replace Liz Szilagyi who resigned in June after accepting an out-of-state employment opportunity She will now face a challenge for one of those two open spots from former Oshkosh Common Council member Michael Ford and newcomer Jacob Wolf As part of the Northwestern's ongoing election coverage the three candidates were asked to explain what they see as their priorities for the OASD board More news: Oshkosh school district proceeds with referendum plans after no methane found at Jacob Shapiro site currently contracted with World Relief Wisconsin Political/Elected Office Experience: Appointed to the Oshkosh Area School District Board of Education in July 2024 What would be your top three priorities if elected I am a driving force encouraging the district to embrace the science of reading through high-quality curriculum updated teaching practices and staff support Students and staff deserve high-quality modern facilities we must create an environment where ALL kids are engaged in learning “engaging” stakeholders includes real discussions (and disagreements) actively listening and responding to frustrations Centering on these priorities ensures that administration and the board are held accountable for promised improvements in communication and education outcomes Occupation: Currently professor of public administration at UW-Oshkosh I will be the director of the Wisconsin Institute for Citizenship and Civil Dialogue at the Universities of Wisconsin Political/Elected Office Experience: I served on the Oshkosh Common Council from 2020 to 2024 I will pursue these priorities by professionalizing our school board governing practices I will work to build the high-functioning school board that a successful school district demands Highest level of education: High school diploma What would be your top three priorities if elected?: As a member of the Oshkosh School Board I will work hard to amplify the voices of parents My goal is to ensure students have the tools and opportunities to become confident capable leaders — both in Oshkosh and beyond Improving test scores and literacy rates is not just important; it’s essential I will collaborate with the board to find solutions that strengthen academic achievement and make OASD a top choice for families I will prioritize budget transparency and fiscal responsibility Taxpayers deserve to know how their money is being spent OSHKOSH – Oshkosh police on Friday night again responded to the reports of gunfire in the city Officers were dispatched at around 9:19 p.m March 14 to the 1000 block of Jefferson Street after receiving a report of “numerous gunshots in the area,” a news release said Responding officers learned a specific residence had been struck by multiple bullets and no one was hurt Read more: Oshkosh Northwestern wins 6 Wisconsin journalism awards, including for arena coverage Police said the person responsible for the shooting is known to the victims and fled in a vehicle prior to police arrival police said they cannot release their name even after attempts to locate them at several residences in Winnebago and Outagamie counties Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 920-236-5700 People can offer tips anonymously by contacting Winnebago County Crime Stoppers at 920-231-8477 or by using the P3 app Read more: Winnebago County sheriff says ICE agreement doesn’t mean immigrants will be rounded up Friday night’s shooting was the third in the city in the past week. Police had responded to two shootings on Cherry and Dove streets Tuesday. Those incidents have resulted in the arrest of three teens — a 16-year-old Oshkosh boy, 19-year-old Neenah man and 15-year-old Menasha boy No injuries were reported in those incidents Contact Brandon Reid at breid@gannett.com The Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach has a big goal in mind for an “Only at Oshkosh” moment in 2025: The arrival of its Messerschmitt Me 262 fighter jet reproduction at Wittman Regional Airport in July it would be a first for one of the few aircraft types that has not made an appearance at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh “We can think no place better to bring the Me 262 reproduction than to Oshkosh because of the great appreciation EAA members and attendees have for historic aircraft,” said Keegan Chetwynd the Military Aviation Museum’s director and CEO however – they have their own schedules regardless of what plans we might set We’re investing in this project to make it happen so any result won’t be for lack of trying.” using an original airframe as a template to work from – this being the National Naval Aviation Museum’s Me 262B-1a/U1 WNr.121448 To solve the powerplant’s reliability issues in the original aircraft de-rated General Electric CJ610 jet engines The Military Aviation Museum’s aircraft first flew in 2011 “This magnificent Me 262 would fit perfectly with our 2025 programming that is focusing on the remarkable leaps of aviation technology that occurred between the end of World War II and the early days of the Korean War,” said Rick Larsen EAA’s vice president of communities and member programs who coordinates AirVenture features and attractions “We understand the challenges of not only preparing this reproduction for a trip to Oshkosh We appreciate the Military Aviation Museum’s efforts to make it happen and will eagerly follow its steps on the flightpath to Oshkosh.” EAA and the Military Aviation Museum will track the progress of the Me 262 reproduction as it prepares for the historic journey Those updates will be available through social media and regular web updates The Messerschmitt Me 262 was the world’s first operational jet-powered fighter aircraft Its initial conception actually predates World War II but problems with the engines delayed its Luftwaffe service until mid-1944 The aircraft’s design was perhaps the most technologically advanced of the war It had two primary roles: the Me 262 A-1 Schwalbe (Swallow) served as a defensive interceptor while the Me 262 A-2 Sturmvogel (Stormbird) acted as a fighter-bomber The background of the reproduction’s historical markings is available through the Military Aviation Museum’s website who in April 1945 landed the original aircraft in neutral Switzerland as the war was nearing its end (920) 426-4800 OSHKOSH – Yet another teenager has been taken into custody following the latest gun-related incident in the city A 16-year-old Menasha girl was placed at a detention facility on suspicion of first-degree attempted homicide, first-degree recklessly endangering safety and cruelty to animals in connection to an incident in the 1000 block of Jefferson Street March 14 She is the fourth teen to be taken into custody in connection to a shooting matter in the span of a week following two separate incidents on Cherry and Dove streets According to the Oshkosh Police Department officers responded to reports of multiple gunshots in the area of the 1000 block of Jefferson Street around 9:19 Friday night before learning a residence was struck by multiple bullets Read more: US 10 at I-41 in Winnebago County will be closed 4 nights between April and October fled the scene in a vehicle and remained at large before detectives arrested the Menasha girl Monday Oshkosh Police Department Criminal Investigation Division Sgt Christopher Gorte told the Northwestern he doesn't believe the matters are related nor are they reflective of any rise in gun-related crime in Oshkosh Gorte isn't downplaying the nature of the incidents "I think any time weapons are involved and are fired it is concerning and we consider them no different than if an adult committed the crime," Gorte said "We treat these matters very seriously and we use every instigative tool at our disposal to complete the investigation." Read more: New Froedtert ThedaCare hospital in Oshkosh still on track to be finished by year's end Contact Justin Marville at jmarville@gannett.com and follow him on X (formerly Twitter) at @justinmarville. The WIAA salutes 16 senior boys and girls as recipients of the prestigious, statewide 2025 Scholar-Athlete Award, LIVE from Stevens Point. HIGH SCHOOL GAME TIMEWIAA AWARD INFORMATIONFond du Lac man arrested in Oshkosh sting operation for soliciting a childby Ashley Kaster OSHKOSH (WLUK) -- A Fond du Lac man was arrested in Oshkosh after meeting up with an undercover officer posing as a teenage girl the suspect had allegedly previously engaged in sex acts with detectives arrested the 26-year-old man in the parking lot of a business in the 200 block of W An Oshkosh detective was communicating with the suspect via the victim's social media account Police say the suspect wanted to meet with the victim for the purpose of sex acts Detectives learned through the investigation that the man had met up with the victim on several different occasions in the past for the purpose of sex acts The man was arrested for three counts of Soliciting a Child for Prostitution and three counts of Human Trafficking of a Child A search warrant was issued for the suspect’s residence located in Fond du Lac County OSHKOSH – The district can breathe a sigh of relief but Oshkosh Area School District can go forward with the latest phase of its infrastructure plan after a $197.8 million facilities referendum was narrowly passed with 50.9% of the vote at Tuesday's spring election which seeks $197.8 million in public funding for the second phase of the district’s four-phase facilities plan garnered 13,958 "yes" votes as opposed to 13,487 "no" votes The plan will see South Park and Perry Tipler middle schools merging into a new middle school slated to open in 2028 at the site of the current Jacob Shapiro Elementary School "We are incredibly grateful to our community for supporting and trusting in our vision for the future of Oshkosh schools," said OASD superintendent Bryan Davis in a written statement "This investment will provide our students with safe and effective learning spaces while maintaining our commitment to fiscal responsibility." Dig deeper: What to know about Oshkosh Area School District's $197.8M facilities referendum The referendum vote was the biggest result coming out of an election that also marked former Assembly Minority leader Gordon Hintz's successful return to public life when he unseated incumbent Jon Doemel in the race for Winnebago County executive Running on a campaign centered around improved communication and transparency Hintz tallied 30,832 votes to Doemel's 27,374 "It didn't go the way I wanted but it's not about me," said Doemel in a concession speech on Facebook congratulating Hintz "I am getting out of government with my soul intact never compromising on my integrity and never compromising on doing what I believe is right." served in the Wisconsin State Assembly as the representative from the 54th District for 16 years (2007-2023) He was the Assembly Minority leader for four years spent three on the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee and was a legislative assistant to Senator Herb Kohl “I don’t think the public has been engaged about county decision making especially in the budget process so I want to restore public trust in that regard,” Hintz initially told the Northwestern of his decision to run for office you don’t have accountability and my background has uniquely prepared me to serve county at this time because I understand how federal county and local government operates and how to engage people and stakeholders.” Brad Spanbauer stormed his way onto the Oshkosh Common Council as a newcomer by leading all vote-getters in the race for one of the three open seats Spanbauer received 11,699 votes while Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow (9,454) and fellow incumbent Joe Stephenson (10,376) managed to retain their seats on council Former Mayor Paul Esslinger didn't make it back on council after garnering 8,578 votes Dig deeper: Oshkosh Common Council candidates share priorities ahead of April 1 election Immigration attorney Molly Smiltneek was comfortably returned to the Oshkosh Area School District Board while one-time Oshkosh Common Council member Michael Ford grabbed the other open seat on the OASD Board of Education Smiltneek received 13,935 votes and Ford got 11,742 while newcomer Jacob Wolf fell short with 10,762 votes Here are the results (winners in bold) of Tuesday's election: Winnebago County ExecutiveGordon Hintz - 30,832 votesJon Doemel - 27,374Unresolved Write-in - 211City of Oshkosh Common CouncilKarl Buelow - 9,454Paul J Esslinger - 8,578Brad Spanbauer - 11,699Joe Stephenson - 10,376Unresolved Write-in - 272Oshkosh Area School District School Board MemberMolly Smiltneek - 13,935Michael Ford - 11,742Jacob Wolf - 10,762Unresolved Write-in - 224Oshkosh Area School District ReferendumShall the Oshkosh Area School District Wisconsin be authorized to issue pursuant to Chapter 67 of the Wisconsin Statutes general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $197,800,000 for the public purpose of paying the cost of a school building and facility improvement project consisting of: More election results: Here's what Susan Crawford's Wisconsin Supreme Court win means for who controls the court What made you choose to go to a Division III school to compete in basketball?    I chose to go to a Division III school because it really felt like a family everybody felt so connected to everyone and it was clear that everyone wants to be here Everyone wants to be around their teammates and coaches and enjoy being here.  What attracted you to choose to attend UW-Oshkosh?    The thing that attracted me most to come to Oshkosh was the basketball program and the coaches The coaches recruited me pretty heavily and connected with me, my family It really helped me get close with them and build a relationship with them I knew it would be the right choice to come here because they made it a positive experience.  What advice do you have for incoming high school students who are still looking at which university might be right for them?    and specifically people that are going to play a sport And go where the coaches make it really obvious you are a big priority to them they are always texting you talking about you as a person first rather than sports first So go where you’re wanted and where you're appreciated That could be the people who are around you What are some of your favorite memories competing in Division III basketball and why you are thankful for the opportunity to continue your athletic journey at the DIII level?   Some of my favorite memories while playing basketball here but getting up for early lifts or practices Seeing the guys early in the morning kind of just starts your day off well Preseason we had a couple scrimmages and stayed in hotels for a couple nights and roomed with the guys It just helps build connections right away I’m really thankfull for these opportunities because i got to be surrounded by such a good group and play the sport that I love to play There are currently no upcoming/recent events Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Thanks for visiting Newcomer Brad Spanbauer will hope not to be on the outside looking in when he challenges incumbents Karl Buelow Paul Esslinger and Joe Stephenson for one of three open spots on the Oshkosh Common Council at the April 1 election Current Mayor Matt Mugerauer is running unopposed while fellow council members Jacob Floam Kris Larson and DJ Nichols won’t have to seek reelection until 2026 As part of the Northwestern's ongoing election coverage Stephenson and Spanbauer were asked to explain what they see as their priorities for common council Related: Oshkosh school board candidates share their priorities ahead of April 1 election Related: Doemel, Hintz survive primary, advance to general election for Winnebago County executive Highest level of education: Bachelor’s degree in marketing Political/elected office experience: Council member from 2000-2009 Senior citizens are being priced out of their homes Eliminating real estate taxes would greatly reduce their tax burden Maybe some type of an income tax would be appropriate Getting rid of the wheel tax: This tax unjustly charges the people who don’t do the damage while the vehicles that do the damage get off scot-free Communication with the residents of Oshkosh: Councilors need to understand that they work for the residents 1 source for information and the council and staff need to be more proactive in providing information and dispelling misinformation in a timely manner Continue with housing development: We’ve made strides in providing assistance but there is more work to be done Rents are high and providing more housing should help lower costs Occupation: Director of development for The Grand Oshkosh Highest level of education: UW-Oshkosh bachelor's degree in leadership and organizational studies Political/elected office experience: City council member 2023-present To continue to ensure that the voices and viewpoints of historically marginalized people are considered in policy-making Housing deficits continue to drive up prices due to supply and demand I have consistently supported and pushed for more opportunities for residential housing at all levels and will continue to do so Accessible transportation: Regardless of walking this needs to continue to be at the forefront of our policy-making Economic and community development opportunities: Oshkosh needs to continue to be innovative and creative to ensure our neighbors have amazing opportunities to create memories with their families Occupation: Economic development program manager Highest Level of Education: Masters of public administration from UW-Oshkosh Political/Elected Office Experience: Common Council incumbent Housing: I support expanding affordable housing by preserving existing homes and championing key developments like the Washington School Redevelopment and The Corridor By increasing housing supply and promoting diverse options we can ease pressure on vulnerable populations and strengthen our neighborhoods Downtown revitalization: I am committed to enhancing downtown by supporting small businesses attracting investment and improving public spaces I will continue efforts to balance economic growth with solutions for homelessness Fiscal responsibility: I advocate for a fair and balanced budget that reflects community priorities I support biennial property assessments to prevent tax spikes and will push for state reimbursement reforms to ensure Oshkosh taxpayers are not unfairly burdened with costs for state-owned facilities Occupation: Sustainability director of UW-Oshkosh Highest level of Education: Master's degree in biology Collaboration: I think leadership from OASD the University and FVTC should be meeting quarterly to discuss opportunities for collaboration and informing each other on projects I think this level of communication would help avoid problems Data-informed decision-making: Since July of 2024 I've helped UW-Oshkosh save almost $600,000 in utility costs I did this by bringing together a team of internal and external partners and making a plan to achieve short- and long-term goals This is the kind of leadership I will bring to the City Council Preserving what makes Oshkosh home: We need to look at every issue whether it is our ability to offer public goods and services or protecting our drinking water and ask ourselves how we can do the most good for the well-being of our community with a balanced budget Voleon Capital Management LP bought a new stake in shares of Oshkosh Co. (NYSE:OSK - Free Report) in the fourth quarter according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission The institutional investor bought 8,303 shares of the company's stock Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the business raised its stake in Oshkosh by 108.7% during the 4th quarter now owns 265 shares of the company's stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 138 shares during the period Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC raised its position in shares of Oshkosh by 52.1% during the 4th quarter Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC now owns 321 shares of the company's stock valued at $30,000 after purchasing an additional 110 shares during the period Hager Investment Management Services LLC purchased a new position in shares of Oshkosh during the 4th quarter valued at $32,000 V Square Quantitative Management LLC boosted its holdings in Oshkosh by 64.1% in the 4th quarter V Square Quantitative Management LLC now owns 402 shares of the company's stock worth $38,000 after buying an additional 157 shares during the period Twin Tree Management LP purchased a new stake in Oshkosh in the 4th quarter worth $41,000 Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 92.36% of the company's stock NYSE OSK traded up $0.14 during trading hours on Monday 713,050 shares of the company were exchanged has a 52 week low of $76.82 and a 52 week high of $123.25 a current ratio of 1.51 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14 The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $91.46 and a 200 day moving average price of $99.43 The stock has a market cap of $5.76 billion a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.45 and a beta of 1.37 Oshkosh (NYSE:OSK - Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Wednesday The company reported $1.92 earnings per share for the quarter missing the consensus estimate of $2.02 by ($0.10) The company had revenue of $2.31 billion for the quarter compared to the consensus estimate of $2.42 billion Oshkosh had a net margin of 6.34% and a return on equity of 19.31% The business's revenue for the quarter was down 9.1% compared to the same quarter last year will post 10.96 earnings per share for the current fiscal year The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend May 16th will be paid a dividend of $0.51 per share The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday This represents a $2.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.28% Oshkosh's dividend payout ratio is presently 21.79% OSK has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports Bank of America upped their price objective on Oshkosh from $95.00 to $110.00 and gave the stock an "underperform" rating in a research note on Monday DA Davidson cut their price objective on shares of Oshkosh from $120.00 to $111.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a report on Friday Truist Financial lowered their target price on shares of Oshkosh from $94.00 to $93.00 and set a "hold" rating on the stock in a report on Thursday Evercore ISI raised their target price on shares of Oshkosh from $122.00 to $137.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a research note on Wednesday The Goldman Sachs Group reduced their price target on shares of Oshkosh from $135.00 to $116.00 and set a "neutral" rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating five have given a hold rating and eight have issued a buy rating to the company Oshkosh has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $111.93 View Our Latest Analysis on Oshkosh MarketBeat keeps track of Wall Street's top-rated and best performing research analysts and the stocks they recommend to their clients on a daily basis. 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Workers at Cummins' Oshkosh plant strike over pay OSHKOSH (WLUK) -- About 90 members of the United Auto Workers Chapter No. 291 in Oshkosh are officially on strike, walking out on Tuesday at noon from their jobs at Cummins “We had a contract that expired at the end of January,” said Compton “We've only met nine times since it's been expired Compton said they'll remain on strike until there's a resolution Cummins is an Indianapolis-based company with a plant in Oshkosh whose manufacturing includes engines and generators no mandatory Saturdays and the elimination of temporary workers “Hourly employees nationwide are sick of getting everything taken.” Cummins issued a statement in response to the strike They added that the next meeting is scheduled in the coming weeks which Compton specified as a virtual meeting scheduled for April 1 and in-person meeting on April 22 The union workers say it's not just about them but also the strength of the nation's economy and we want to keep these American jobs,” said Compton who added recent political decisions have made no impact on the strike “We want to keep bumping the scale up for these people so even if you're in a non-union place the unions will bump up the wages for everybody else around them.” by | Apr 1, 2025 | Briefs The University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh community is mourning the passing of long time philosophy faculty member Burr was a member of the philosophy department and UW-Oshkosh faculty for 54 years Department Chair Robert Wagoner shared obituary details provided by Burr’s family: at Lakeshore Manor Assisted Living Facility John was united in marriage to Marjorie Bakirakis on July 4 He was a remarkable individual who dedicated his life to philosophy and education After earning a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1955 he continued his studies at Colombia University where he received both his Master’s and Doctorate in Philosophy including his first teaching position in 1959 as the adjunct professor at Franklin and Marshall College to becoming the assistant professor at Hood College in 1961 before finding his home at the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh in 1964 Burr made significant contributions to the philosophy department being appointed as chairman from 1966-1976 and again in 2000 and co-editing the journal Philosophy and Contemporary Issues he became the assistant dean of the College of Letters and Science at UWO he authored Philosophy in the Shadow of Tomorrow leaving behind a legacy of thought and inspiration Christopher Burr and Kara Burr; granddaughter A memorial service for John will take place at Konrad-Behlman Funeral Home-Eastside Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 4 p.m We use cookies on this site. 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On May 2, 2025, analyst Michael Shlisky from DA Davidson reaffirmed their "Buy" rating for Oshkosh Corporation (OSK, Financial) the firm adjusted its target price for the company The target price for Oshkosh (OSK, Financial) was decreased from $120.00 to $111.00 This adjustment suggests a revised outlook on the company's valuation in the near term Investors should note that this price adjustment by the analyst, while accompanied by a maintained "Buy" rating, indicates expectations of a slightly lower performance for Oshkosh (OSK, Financial) compared to prior estimates The stock continues to be appealing to investors affirmed by the consistent "Buy" status Based on the consensus recommendation from 16 brokerage firms, Oshkosh Corp's (OSK, Financial) average brokerage recommendation is currently 2.4 2025) — Four legendary fighter aircraft produced by Grumman will be among the highlights of the warbirds gathering and air shows during at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 on July 21-27 The 72nd edition of the annual Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention will be held at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh The Air Legends Foundation will bring the four Grumman aircraft – the F4F-3 Wildcat and F8F Bearcat – to Oshkosh for AirVenture week the airplanes will be parked on Boeing Plaza showcased in the EAA Warbirds of America area and flown during the daily afternoon air shows as the “Flight of the Cats.” Exact dates and times of those appearances will be announced as they are finalized “This unmatched collection from the Air Legends Foundation matches perfectly with AirVenture’s emphasis on aviation technology during the period extending from World War II to the Korean Conflict,” said Rick Larsen “To have all of them at Oshkosh and in the air at the same time will undoubtedly be one of those ‘Only at Oshkosh’ moments for which AirVenture is famous.” Each of the Grumman aircraft participating has a unique place in American military aviation history: The “Flight of the Cats” is part of the world’s largest annual gathering of vintage warbird aircraft that takes place during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh The Winnebago County electorate is set to face several contested races including those for Winnebago County executive Wisconsin Supreme Court and the state superintendent of public instruction in Tuesday's spring election Two referenda — a statewide question requiring Wisconsin voters to present photo ID and the Oshkosh Area School District facilities plan — will also appear on the ballot via mail or at the municipal clerk’s office are already gone but voters can still register at polling locations the day of the election with a valid ID and proof of address Polls will be open 7 a.m.-8 p.m. April 1. 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Dogs die in fire that left Oshkosh home 'uninhabitable'by Mallory Allen OSHKOSH (WLUK) -- Several dogs died in an Oshkosh house fire Thursday It happened in the 2700 block of Clover Street the public information officer for the Oshkosh Fire Department said the call initially came in as a reported explosion "We really don't think it was an explosion We think it was a fire that took off pretty good but snuffed itself out," Holland explained He said the fire caused "a lot of damage" to the home so [the residents] will have to find a place to stay," Holland added "a couple" of dogs were killed in the fire No one was home at the time of blaze and there were no injuries reported to civilians or firefighters The cause of the fire is still under investigation OSHKOSH – Passport Parking is coming to the city Oshkosh is modernizing its parking management joining Green Bay and Appleton by adopting the Passport Labs digital parking system April 14 to reduce the need for manual processing the new digital system will allow drivers to apply and purchase permits online while linking them virtually to license plates Business owners will also be able to issue parking codes to clients for complimentary parking while users can pay or appeal citations online at https://oshkoshwi.rmcpay.com/ Read more: Oshkosh hires from within for next fire chief, tapping Division Chief of Training Tim Heiman Users can immediately start buying permits for on-street parking and city-owned lots via the platform April 14 while the city will launch hourly paid parking areas on High Avenue and Osceola Street July 1 To set up an online account, users can go to https://oshkoshwi.cmrpay.com/ A guide to use the platform is available on the Oshkosh Police Department’s parking page on the website The city detailed the pricing structure as follows: Read more: Distinguished Gentleman's Ride returns to Becket's in Oshkosh in May. Here's how to join. Daily paper permits are no longer being sold but current green daily paper permits remain valid until Aug On-street permits for parking between 2 and 5 a.m that have already been issued will remain valid until the expiration noted on the paper permit For more information, visit the Oshkosh Parking Permit Website at https://oshkoshwi.cmrpay.com/dashboard/landing. People can also visit the Oshkosh Police Department’s parking page or email parkingconcerns@oshkoshwi.gov OSHKOSH – Vel Phillips Middle School’s dean of students was put on administrative leave pending an investigation into a Jan was handcuffed and pinned under a school resource officer for more than two minutes In body camera footage obtained by the Northwestern from the Oshkosh Police Department Dean of Students Christopher Willems is seen pushing the student against a wall before SRO Dellas Vandenberg pushes the boy toward the ground by his neck applies handcuffs and uses one knee to pin him to the ground The physical restraint comes toward the end of the second of two body camera videos — totaling 20 minutes — that show Willems and Vandenberg trying to put the student out of school after he refused to go to student services for failing to hand over his cell phone to a teacher he spins around toward Vandenberg on two occasions and tells him to "stop [expletive] touching me" while knocking the SRO's hands off him you're going to leave in handcuffs,” before Willems grabs both of the student's arms from behind shoves him against a wall and then holds his hands while Vandenberg applies handcuffs in a sit-down interview with the Northwestern had his knees on my 13-year-old son’s back who has asthma never threatened to kill this officer or to hurt this officer.” Both the mother and son said he has never had any prior run-ins with Willems or Vandenberg Sources revealed Willems was on administrative leave regarding the SRO's deployment in the incident while the district confirmed an internal personnel investigation was pending the district said it cannot speak on ongoing district investigations but “we can affirm that the safety and well-being of our students remains our highest priority.” More news: Oshkosh officer in Vel Phillips Middle School surveillance scandal was reprimanded 10 situation stemmed from the student refusing to hand over his cell phone to a teacher OASD Board Policy 5136 states students can be required to turn in their cell phone at the discretion of administration at any time While violations of the policy could result in disciplinary action the policy only references law enforcement if “the violation involves an illegal activity” or the device is used to transmit things of a threatening Vandenberg’s report said Willems asked for his assistance in the matter Vandenberg arrives on the scene with Willems and attempts to pull the student in another direction from pressing up against the teacher and the boy shrugs the officer’s hands off him Vandenberg is heard telling him “either student services or get out” when the student tries to walk in another direction from Vandenberg and Willems Willems grabs the boy from behind under both arms and pushes him through a door before releasing the student The boy is shown leaving the school in the first video before returning in the second video he contends the student told him “you touch me I will beat your a--” when he returned and the SRO said he advised the student he couldn’t make those threats to a police officer There is no audio for the first 62 seconds of the second body camera video and Vandenberg's account of the verbal threat is not captured in the footage Vandenberg is heard telling someone over the radio that “with his behaviors he’s probably going to be receiving stuff from my end as well with threats he’s made to me” before the boy tells Vandenberg “I don’t give a [expletive] what you are.” The footage shows the pupil directing other expletives toward Vandenberg while walking through most of the school for about eight minutes with Willems and another member of staff trailing In a sit-down interview with the Northwestern the boy said: “When the teacher asked me for my cell phone so I was looking for my phone and I found my friend and he told me he gave it to another friend so I was walking around trying to find her The situation came to a head when the kid was let into a tech education classroom by another student Willems and other staff members to get him out of the class and the school With Vandenberg pushing him toward an exit telling Vandenberg multiple times “don’t [expletive] touch me” and knocking the officer’s hands off him Willems eventually grabbed the boy from behind and pushed him against the wall before Vandenberg handcuffed him and pinned him to the ground under one knee in the presence of what appear to be two more Vel Phillips staff members Two other officers eventually arrived on the scene and took the boy to a squad car where they pushed him face first on the hood of the car to search him and eventually tighten his handcuffs “I was mainly scared and my wrists hurt for two days,” the boy told the Northwestern of the incident I put my head down or I walk the other way.” Willems was at the center of an incident at Merrill Middle School where students of color were expelled following a fight with a white middle-schooler.This is not the first time Willems has been involved in a sensitive situation dealing with students of color within the district When he was a staff member at the former Merrill Middle School three years ago Willems was at the center of an incident in which students of color were all expelled following a fight with a white pupil in a Donald Trump costume who went unpunished Willems was seen in body camera footage speaking with police after that incident saying but before the dance he had been grabbed by a bunch of students and thrown to the ground.” In a civil rights complaint against the district the ACLU of Wisconsin claimed the white student "harassed and threw water on three Black and biracial students." It’s unclear what happened to most of the expelled students but the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction upheld one of those expulsions after it was found one of the students struck a staff member like those within advocacy group REAL (Racial Equity 10 incident at Vel Phillips points toward what they say is a broader issue of racial discipline disparities within the district Using data found in Wisconsin’s Information System for Education REAL Oshkosh published a report in 2023 with several figures showing significantly higher rates of suspension and expulsion for Black and Hispanic students as opposed to their white counterparts Dig deeper: Vel Phillips incident revives racial discipline disparities raised in 2023 REAL Oshkosh report middle school students who identified as "Black/Hispanic/Two or more races" were suspended at a rate of 103% more than four times the rate of white students (24%) The full REAL Oshkosh report can be viewed at https://sepoishope.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/real-oshkosh-oasd-discipline-report.pdf. Although the law doesn't apply to officers Wisconsin statutes prevent particular types of physical restraints on students.Wisconsin Statute 118.305 prohibits "covered individuals" such as teachers school staff and independent contractors from using techniques or maneuvers on students that “cause chest compression by placing pressure or weight on the pupil’s chest or abdomen” or “place the pupil in a prone position.” Andy Lecker told the Northwestern Vandenberg's actions were within the force's protocols as officers occasionally are put in situations where they put someone face down on their stomach Sergeant of the Criminal Investigation Division Christopher Gorte also said “the school district has no issues with how SRO Vandenberg handled the situation” following a meeting with OASD Superintendent Bryan Davis and Assistant Superintendent of Operations Julie Conrad-Peters Jan “the district is more concerned on how their staff utilized an SRO for school discipline and has started their own internal investigation.” The OPD report shows the incident happened around 2:27 p.m The boy’s mother said she wasn’t called by the school until 3:40 p.m that day when she was informed her son was in police custody The report also stated the boy was referred to Winnebago County District Attorney's Office for charges of resisting an officer and battery or threat to a law enforcement officer Both the boy’s mom and stepfather said they have yet to receive formal charges in the mail The District Attorney's Office advised the Northwestern juvenile matters can take longer than others because police department referrals have to be screened by Juvenile Intake prior to going to the District Attorney's Office Juvenile Intake didn’t place the boy into a juvenile detention facility and he was released to his mother from the police department whom she identified to the Northwestern as Sgt showed her the body camera footage when she returned to the station with her son But she didn’t see or hear her son threatening Vandenberg ‘If you listen in this clip you can hear your son threatening the officer,’ and I listened and my son didn’t so he kept trying to find clips,” she said ‘You know this could have been avoided if you just gave them your phone,’ and I said ‘Please stop talking to my son,’” the mother recalled Gorte then deterred her from filing a complaint against Vandenberg More news: Baksteen Valken, Oshkosh's LEGO team, is headed back to the American Robotics Competition Vel Phillips Principal Amanda Patza and Assistant Principal Jacob Koellermeirer were extremely apologetic in a meeting three days after the incident continually asking about her son’s well-being while saying the SRO should have never been involved The mother said both administrators told her that her son was being allowed back to school the following school day then why would they want him back at the school and why would [sports teams] allow him to be playing basketball?” the boy's mother said She also said OASD Assistant Superintendent of Instruction Samuel Coleman was very remorseful while he conducted the district’s investigation into the incident The student revealed he now has daily check-ins with a literacy teacher after the school allowed him to choose a staff member with whom he felt comfortable speaking by | Apr 21, 2025 | Headlines, Nursing who teaches at UWO; were honored with a College of Nursing 2025 Nightingale Nursing Excellence Award the UW-Oshkosh College of Nursing and its Board of Visitors recognize registered nurses for excellence in clinical nursing practice during the 2025 Nightingale Awards on April 10 Nominees and winners—all registered nurses in Wisconsin and several of them Titans—were congratulated for their expertise dedication and commitment to excellence and inspiration to colleagues Check out photos here from the evening celebrating nursing excellence The nurses nominated for a UW-Oshkoshj 2025 Nightingale Award take a moment for a photo at the annual awards dinner is a UWO alumna and is an MSN registered nurse at SSM Health’s St She has 25 years of expertise and is committed to the next generation of nurses through her work as an educator at Moraine Park Technical College and Marian University She is noted for improving patient experience “Heather goes beyond meeting minimum standards by seeking to understand the unique expectations of each patient and identifying innovative ways to enhance their experience,” said nominator Indira Husic “She actively listens to patients and their families ensuring their voices are central in developing and managing care plans She fosters collaboration and creates a supportive environment where patients feel empowered and valued.” Husic said Evenson takes additional steps to offer personalized education helping families navigate illness with compassion and understanding She pointed out that Evenson is involved in extensive volunteer work in her community including volunteering for the Salvation Army and service on a medical flight for the Old Glory Honor Flight She has established four scholarships in support of nursing students and a former nursing faculty member as well as creating her own named scholarship “Her clinical expertise as a bedside nurse for 25 years is complemented by her commitment to nurturing the next generation of nurses,” Husic said is lead at ThedaCare’s Outpatient Nutrition and Diabetes Education clinic she stepped up when the department was without a director and help lead staff and served to guide the interim directors She arranged education to staff on a new product that allowed nurses to speak confidently about different continuous glucose monitoring systems and teach patients on them “Lois uses her knowledge every day to serve as a resource to providers educators and patients…and is highly respected” said primary nominator Laura Seefeld even those patients that she is not directly working with “Talking to many of the patients that Lois works with “Lois is considered an expert in her field She keeps current on diabetes technology and updates She reads industry journals to keep updated on the latest diabetes related information; she shares that with members of her team She works with many patients that have an insulin pump She guides them from the starting process and often continues to work with them regularly to help achieve their A1c goal and reduce long-term complications.” is a nursing administrative supervisor at Ripon Community Hospital-SSM Health She earned her BSN from Marian University and her MSN from Grand Canyon University said Weier’s greatest qualities are the depth of experience she brings to the bedside innovation and growth is reflected in all she does.” she is quick to take charge and ensure everyone is working as a team in the most effective manner She said Weier is diligent to “care for the caregivers in providing a debrief session and providing emotional support Weier has worked in a variety of areas: med/surg before her current role as nursing supervisor Her achievements include leading emergency management SANE programs and an innovative surge plan when the hospital she was the director of experienced the first COVID patient in the state She earned her master’s in nursing and added clinical instructor to her roles She works with second semester junior students and “considers it a critical last clinical opportunity to challenge and build knowledge in the nursing students,” Bunker said “so she takes great ownership in ensuring they are ready for their future careers.” a resident of Waupaca with over 20 years in health care is an RN perioperative manager with ThedaCare Waupaca received a 2025 Nightingale Nurse Leader Award Barden earned her BSN degree from UW-Oshkosh and her MSN online from University of Phoenix well-spoken and supportive nurse manager who leads by example —maintaining professionalism and integrity in stressful situations solving challenges creatively; securing funding for new anesthesia and RN offices to improve communication mentoring RNs and creating opportunities for recognition and engagement contributing to no surgical site infections in 2023-2024 She chairs committees and is involved in policy review and best practice guidelines Ruffalo said Barden’s leadership has improved team dynamics problem-solving skills and dedication create a positive environment for staff and patients such as adjusting call response times and creating call-only positions Erin nurtures a culture of physical and psychological safety encouraging open dialogue and addressing tough issues Study nursing at UWO OSHKOSH – It’s curtains for one of the city's popular crafts chains The Joann fabrics store at 1226 S Koeller St. is set to be one of 16 stores across Wisconsin that will be shutting its doors after the crafts retailer first filed for bankruptcy almost a year ago Racine and Sheboygan will also be closed for good Related: Joann closing 500 fabric and craft stores in 49 states: Search full list of closures They’re just 15 of the approximately 500 Joann stores or more than half of the company’s locations that will be shutting their doors as the fabrics chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy twice in a span of 11 months Joann first filed in March 2024 after securing new financing of $132 million before choosing to take the company private and the crafts chain opted to file for bankruptcy again in January to "facilitate a sale process to maximize the value of its business." “After carefully reviewing all available strategic paths to address our ongoing industry Joann and its financial stakeholders determined that initiating a court-supervised sale process is the best course of action to maximize the value of the business,” the company said in a statement “Right-sizing our store footprint is a critical part of our efforts to ensure the best path forward for Joann.” More: Joann closing hundreds of stores. Maps and lists show which states hit the hardest Director of corporate communications and engagement at Joann Amanda Hayes told the Sheboygan Press that sales could start as soon as Feb 15 if the company receives court approval to sell its assets to Gordon Brothers Retail Partners Wausau and Greenfield will remain in business following these store closures Alex Garner and Mary Walrath-Holdridge contributed to this story OSHKOSH – It’s been quite an opening act for Vel Phillips Middle School the combining of Merrill and Webster Stanley middle schools has had a number of high-profile situations make their way into the news With Dean of Students Christopher Willems being put on administrative leave pending an investigation into a Jan. 10 incident in which a school resource officer handcuffed and pinned a 13-year-old student on the ground for more than two minutes here’s a rundown of events that have occurred at the school in the past year Dig deeper: Get a look inside Oshkosh's new middle school at public dedication and open house A former teacher was initially placed on administrative leave before their contract was allowed to expire when an investigation determined they used the N-word “upwards of 20 times during the course of the school day on April 23.” The teacher denied the accusation in an exclusive interview with the Northwestern saying they were using the Chinese word for that “Nèi Ge” — which they claim sounds similar to the N-word — in response to two Black students using the racial slur The investigation revealed a video taken by a student capturing the teacher’s “repeated use of the N-word (with a hard ending) four times in rapid succession.” The Northwestern was not able to acquire the video but the investigation also gave account of two other staff members who also claim the teacher used the N-word repeatedly in a conversation with them following complaints from students Former principal Kristi Levy resigned after being placed on administrative leave for gaining unauthorized surveillance footage of the Oshkosh Area School District office Investigation records obtained by the Northwestern revealed Levy used then school resource officer Tony Flaig to view security camera footage with her then assistant principal Amy Hughes and identify members of the interview team and principal candidates for Carl Traeger Middle School on April 2 Assistant Principal Jacob Koellermeier was interviewing for the opening at Carl Traeger and according to a meeting documented in the investigation Levy and Hughes were “looking for the competition” through the surveillance cameras The investigation also indicated Levy was on the interview team for another principal vacancy Koellermeier applied for April 4 Flaig received a conduct warning from the Oshkosh Police Department for an infraction of city rules after acknowledging he wasn’t accessing the cameras for “legitimate reasons” as there was no “police incident involved.” Former Jefferson Elementary Principal Amanda Patza was hired to take over Vel Phillips Middle School after Levy resigned in July Related: Vel Phillips incident revives racial discipline disparities raised in 2023 REAL Oshkosh report Dean of Students Christopher Willems was put on administrative leave pending an investigation into a Jan 10 incident in which school resource officer Dellas Vandenberg handcuffed and pinned a 13-year-old student on the ground for more than two minutes Body camera footage from the Oshkosh Police Department shows Willems pushing the boy up against a wall before Vandenberg pushes the boy toward the ground by his neck applies handcuffs and uses one knee to pin him to the ground for more than two minutes Sources revealed Willems is on administrative leave amid concerns of the SRO's deployment while the district confirmed there is a pending internal personnel investigation connected to the incident 10 situation stemmed from the boy failing to go to student services after refusing to hand over his cell phone to a teacher Winnebago County Juvenile Intake has recommended not going forward with charges police referred against the student in relation to the incident 2025) — The world’s only two flying examples of the Boeing B-29 Superfortress will be back this summer at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 supporting the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and post-war aviation technology The 72nd edition of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s fly-in convention is July 21-27 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh The two B-29s have made only about a half-dozen joint public appearances since first flying together at Oshkosh in 2017. Three of those appearances have taken place at EAA AirVenture “As AirVenture is the world’s largest annual gathering of warbirds bringing these two iconic aircraft together is another of those ‘Only at Oshkosh’ moments,” said Rick Larsen EAA’s vice president of communities and member programs “These airplanes are big favorites wherever they appear separately but together they will make the occasion even more unforgettable.” each airplane will spend time featured on EAA’s Boeing Plaza while Doc will take centerstage for display on July 24-27 The airplanes are also scheduled to make a formation flight at the beginning of the July 23 night air show flight experiences on Doc July 21-23 will be based at Appleton International Airport while FIFI will be in Appleton for flight experiences on July 24-27 Doc is owned and operated by Doc’s Friends Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More OSHKOSH, Wis. — Voters in Oshkosh will be asked to approve a nearly $200 million referendum question on the April 1 ballot It’s the state’s largest school referendum on the ballot for the spring election the school district plans to put the money toward building a new middle school renovating and expanding several elementary schools Oshkosh Superintendent Brian Davis oversees the district’s 22 schools and more than 9,000 students Davis said voting “yes” on the district’s $198 million referendum is a vote for the future of the school district “We want to be able to sustain a high-quality education system for our community attract business owners. We need to make sure that we have the best schools possible,” Davis said.  Consolidating and expanding older schools is a big focus of this referendum The 120-year-old South Park Middle School is in the runway-departure zone of the Wittman Regional Airport Davis said by moving that school to another site the district will save $800,000 and have room to expand But not everyone in Oshkosh agrees the referendum needs to get approved and how busy is our airport?” James Upham said Upham is a lifelong Oshkosh resident and attended South Park Middle years ago “For the sake of handicap accessibility and a newer school a one-story structure could be built on this parcel of land yet and serve everyone’s needs plus geothermal should be included in the design because it would save a lot of money and energy,” Upham said Kim Nguyen has two students enrolled in the Oshkosh School District He said he’s seen the state of several schools and the challenges they pose “I’ve seen photos of mold on the walls and all sorts of crumbling things and it just seemed like a very sensible thing for our school district and for our community to just have good schools for kids,” Nguyen said The average age of schools in Oshkosh is 66 years old Davis said these older schools are too expensive to maintain and can stifle student progress and so for us to be able to run as efficiently as possible to maintain the high level of services that we have and to be able to have our students in safe places,” Davis said South Park Middle would remain within a restricted flight zone. He said facility improvements around the district would likely not be made Here’s a breakdown of what the Oshkosh referendum aims to do: I chose to come to a Division III school to play basketball because of the high level of competitiveness that comes along with it Being able to play in an extremely competitive and talented conference was something that caught my attention right away and I knew I wanted to be a part of it.   I chose UW-Oshkosh because of the winning culture that isn't just among the women's basketball program but in all of the athletic department and teams When I first came on a visit to UW-Oshkosh I felt an immediate family-like culture that surrounded the school and the community Wearing UW-Oshkosh across your chest means much more than the name it comes with a sense of pride knowing you are representing something much deeper than yourself.   The biggest piece of advice that I could give is to find your fit but it is important to find a place that has people who value and care for you more than just your athletic abilities You are a human being before you are an athlete so find a place that allows you to be the most authentic version of yourself both on and off the court find the place that feels the most like home especially when adding athletics onto your plate when it comes to the time of making your college decision think about which school and coaching staff will allow you to be both a human being and a student-athlete.   Some of my favorite memories that I have had while playing Division III basketball have been winning conference and having the opportunity to go to the Final Four for the first time since 1996 my favorite memories are more so off the court and the friendships that I have been able to form with my teammates and those on other athletic teams at UW-Oshkosh I am thankful to have the opportunity to continue my athletic journey on the DIII level because of the balance that I have Being able to compete at a high level alongside my best friends but also maintaining the balance of being a college student and enjoying the short college years.  Thanks for visiting OSHKOSH – The oversight at South Park only further stresses the referendum’s importance Oshkosh Area School District Superintendent Bryan Davis said there’s even more of a need to move students and staff out of South Park now that the district knows the middle school is in the runway/departure zone of Wittman Regional Airport Davis made the comments after the district amended its $197.8 million facilities referendum to ask for the construction of a new middle school at Jacob Shapiro Elementary School because airport zoning restrictions prevent redevelopment at South Park “For us to be on that site is just not a recommended idea so the issues at South Park need to be addressed,” Davis told the Northwestern in a sit-down interview “We know that was already an aging building and a building that we wanted to be able to move on from anyway but I think the urgency now about the timing to be able to approve the referendum in April to put our students and staff in a safer situation is primary.” More news: Top airshow acts commit early to this year's EAA AirVenture Buildings that have large gatherings of people such as schools and hospitals are prohibited in runway/departure zones because of the high risk of plane crashes the district quickly pivoted the focus of its new referendum to the Shapiro site which is less than a mile away from South Park but lies outside of that hazardous airport zone The plan would see Jacob Shapiro Elementary School being closed at the start of the 2026-27 school year with its students being distributed to Roosevelt South Park and Perry Tipler would then merge at the Jacob Shapiro site for the new middle school But that plan still requires the public to vote in favor of the referendum in April’s ballot and there has been a growing anti-district sentiment on social media channels following the OASD’s perceived mishandling of the South Park situation Davis acknowledged the district missed a notice about an October 2022 meeting from the county and city to inform impacted residents and entities of the impending zoning changes surrounding Wittman Regional Airport OASD only became aware of those changes in December but the district had already spent $1.2 million in acquiring five properties around South Park to facilitate its expansion Davis said OASD plans to educate the community about the referendum by conducting a series of engagement opportunities that include Q&A sessions and building tours starting from February “Public trust is always about communication and follow through and certainly as we know there’s some constituents out there that feel they want better communication more transparent communication,” Davis said "And we’re certainly willing to go out and talk people through it because what we’ve found is that when we’ve been able to do that then that really helps build that relationship And once the relationship is built and maintained 21 deadline to get the question on this year’s spring ballot the school board quickly approved the amended referendum just three weeks after realizing it couldn’t redevelop the South Park site Davis said the need for haste is because there is no fall ballot this year and waiting would mean an estimated 5% increase — a $4 million increase — as a result of inflationary construction costs so this is something we need to address as we’re moving forward,” Davis explained we’ll have to go back to the community and get feedback on the plan to see what we can take back to the community because that airport zone is still unsafe and the students and staff will continue to be in a 120-year-old building that has difficulty with accessibility.” Skating rink: Oshkosh's Menominee Park opens outdoor skating rink for 2025 season. Here's what to know. BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of the Oshkosh Area School District Wisconsin that there shall be issued pursuant to Chapter 67 of the Wisconsin Statutes OSHKOSH – Spring break is right around the corner Students are just a couple weeks away from a long-awaited vacation as schools within the Oshkosh Area School District and other private institutions prepare for this year’s spring break Glenn Grothman as he walked into the Algoma Town Hall just outside Oshkosh Friday morning The Republican congressman from Glenbeulah was there for a town hall meeting with around 100 constituents He started by commenting on President Donald Trump’s executive orders since taking office a month ago “This is moving very quickly compared to other administrations he’s done some very good things,” Grothman said Boos and shouts erupted around the room. When Grothman praised orders ending birthright citizenship and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives Grothman updated constituents on three of his goals in the current legislative session “There are a lot of problems with regard to welfare it discourages people from working,” he said Grothman added he’s working on a grant program that would teach people to use EpiPens he proposed decreasing GI benefits and letting veterans use them on down payments for houses Grothman has represented the the 6th Congressional District since 2015 he won his race with more than 60 percent of the vote One woman asked Grothman if he would oppose the House’s upcoming government funding bill if it includes cuts to Social Security and Medicaid if Social Security is cut,” he answered Grothman said cutting Medicaid funding “would be a mistake.” Another woman asked the congressman how he feels about the power of Elon Musk the billionaire heading Trump’s cost-cutting Department of Government Efficiency “He does not have the ability to do any actions on his own,” Grothman answered “We did not elect him,” a man shouted As the town hall reached its scheduled end, more constituents shouted questions about Musk’s access to taxpayer data and yelled “don’t lie to us” at Grothman The small town hall was at capacity for Grothman’s visit Several dozen people were turned away at the door It was his first time trying to attend one of Grothman’s town halls “But it’s gotten to an extreme level now I fear for the future of our country,” he said Kelnhofer said he got to the town hall 30 minutes before the meeting’s scheduled start He suggested Grothman choose a larger venue next time OSHKOSH – The annual Oshkosh Area Employment Fair is slated for 10 a.m The event is hosted by Fox Valley Workforce Development Board and encourages job seekers to attend with resumes in hand to meet with representatives from more than 50 employers Sunnyview Expo Center is at 500 E. County Y, Oshkosh. People can find a full list of employers registered for the event and more details about their openings at www.foxvalleywork.org/jobfair.html Read more: EAA AirVenture Oshkosh hiring for over 750 temporary jobs like security and retail the following employers were listed as being registered for the event: What if I need help with my resume?People interested in a resume refresh prior to the job fair can contact the Fox Cities Job Center – Menasha at 920-997-3272 Appointments can be made for in-person or virtual sessions and workforce development professionals are ready to assist job seekers of all skill levels can connect directly with hiring managers and learn about available positions Some companies will even conduct on-site interviews “Roles range from entry level to more skilled Read more: Oshkosh to build new Generac generators that can run on fuel from vegetable oil In addition to welcoming job seekers from the community the fair this year has expanded to also include the first partnership with the Student Talent Track Powered by the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce this will allow companies to reach an audience of area high school students who will be seeking full-time permanent roles after graduation or youth apprenticeship opportunities Questions about the job fair can be directed to Bobbi Miller at Fox Valley Workforce Development Board at bmiller@fvwdb.com or 920-470-0837 The Universities of Wisconsin system has selected the next chancellor to oversee UW-Oshkosh as the university continues to try and close a structural deficit The system’s Board of Regents on Tuesday unanimously approved the appointment of Manohar Singh to serve as the university’s 12th leader Singh is currently the interim president of Western Connecticut State University, a position he’s held since 2023. Under his leadership, that university became financially stable and reversed years of enrollment decline, according to UW-Oshkosh Singh has previously had leadership roles at universities in California “I am moved by the passion of UW-Oshkosh students pursuing their dreams the devotion of faculty mentoring them with compassion and rigor and the dedication of staff ensuring student success every step of the way,” Singh said in a statement “They are the reason I believe in the promise of this university — and the boundless potential of what we can achieve together.” Singh earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in economics from Panjab University as well as a master’s degree in economics from University of Waterloo in Ontario in finance from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman said in a statement that Singh’s “background in finance and administration” will be a benefit to the university, which began the school year with the largest structural deficit in the state university system The university has said it is working toward a plan to eliminate the deficit by the end of 2026 In October, UW-Oshkosh Chancellor Andrew Leavitt announced he would step down in June after a decade leading the college Last year, faculty voted they had no confidence in Leavitt over his handling of the campus’ budget deficit which included cutting more than 200 positions Leavitt plans to teach chemistry at the university after spending a year away at another college OSHKOSH – Oshkosh Area School District is going forward with the Jacob Shapiro site as planned There won’t be any more amendments to the $198 million facilities referendum as the district said it found no signs of methane gas or other volatile organic compounds at the proposed site for the construction of its new middle school OASD Assistant Superintendent of Operations Julie Conrad-Peters provided the latest referendum update during Wednesday’s school board meeting after working with engineering firm ECS Midwest to evaluate any risks from neighboring landfills In a comprehensive 36-page report on the district’s website ECS Midwest said it collected methane gas measurements over the span of five days using a GX-2012 model gas detector through four observation wells installed at Jacob Shapiro Elementary School the results indicated none of the observation wells appeared to contain the presence of methane gas The report came a month after an airport zoning oversight forced OASD to pivot from its original plan of building a new middle school at South Park to constructing one at Jacob Shapiro instead seeks public funding of $197.8 million for the second phase of the district’s four-phase facilities plan one of two members who voted against the referendum brought up environmental concerns over the Shapiro site considering its proximity to an active quarry and three other filled-in landfills Environmental Protection Agency revealed landfills are a major source of methane resulting from the decaying of organic waste over time More news: Juvenile Intake recommends closing case against Vel Phillips student who was pinned, handcuffed methane is highly flammable and can be explosive under certain conditions Prolonged exposure to high methane levels can lead to suffocation lung damage and other respiratory problems the report found the City of Oshkosh’s ventilation systems at the former landfill sites are “working effectively to mitigate any risk of methane gas buildup or spreading to other properties.” Oshkosh Assistant Director of Public Works Steve Gohde explained there is a buried piping system near the perimeter of the landfill materials that collects and ventilates methane into the atmosphere “It’s a low concentration of methane gas in the air that’s extracted,” Gohde told the Northwestern Conrad-Peters also revealed the current Jacob Shapiro Elementary School is located on top of an old farm field and not a quarry “Because there is methane mitigation going around the properties and quarries right there we wanted to make sure there was no drifting or any type of movement of methane gases,” Conrad-Peters said this is showing that the ventilation systems and mitigation are working.” Related: Free speech? Violation of trust? Readers react to OASD board members’ fake Facebook pages. The facilities referendum will appear on the April 1 ballot The district’s plan includes the following: demolishing Jacob Shapiro Elementary School and building a new middle school at the site;making renovations and additions to Carl Traeger Franklin and Oakwood elementary schools;adding a pre-kindergarten center at Perry Tipler Middle School;constructing and renovating an auditorium at North High School; andadding air conditioning at Read Emmeline Cook and Lakeside elementary schools.OASD is hosting public information and Q&A sessions on the referendum Remaining information sessions are as follow: Q&A sessions still planned include the following: by | Jan 13, 2025 | Campus Life, Headlines University of Wisconsin Oshkosh officials have released the names of students who qualified for the Dean’s List and Honor Roll in fall 2024 across its Fox Cities and Oshkosh campuses The term grade-point average (GPA) requirement for University Honor Roll is 3.3; the term GPA requirement for Dean’s List is 3.75 out of a possible 4.0 a student must have been enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits There can be no individual grades below a “C” and no incomplete or non-reported grades at the time the process is run If you believe your name is missing from the list below, please contact the Registrar’s Office to confirm your honors status. If your name or hometown is listed incorrectly, please email clementt@uwosh.edu ILHyewon Ahn – Republic of KoreaMitchell Ahrens – Peshtigo WIJoshua Allsebrook – United KingdomRima Alqawasmi – Oshkosh WISolomiia Budzinska – UkraineRyan Budziszek – Greendale WISizhe Cheng – ChinaDana Chervenka – Luxemburg WIDonghwan Cho – Republic of KoreaSeungho Choi – Oshkosh WIHsu Wen Chu – Republic of KoreaIsabella Cichon – Manhattan WIYeonwoo Do – Republic of KoreaBreanna Dobratz – Hortonville WIYehao Guan – ChinaRegan Gueller – Neenah WIMiaoting Hua – ChinaCaitlin Huber – Clintonville WIYebin Hwang – Republic of KoreaCheyenne Icenhower – Neenah WIHojun Jang – Republic of KoreaMinjae Jang – Republic of KoreaJenna Jansky – West Bend WIJunhyeong Kim – Republic of KoreaJunyoung Kim – Republic of KoreaChristina Kimball – Oshkosh WIMinju Lee – Republic of KoreaRachel Lee – Oshkosh WISeungyeop Lee – Republic of KoreaPaulina Lefeber – Neenah ILMingyang Lian – ChinaMegan Lichter – Mount Pleasant WIChaerin Lim – Republic of KoreaEvelyn Lima – Neenah WIHaonian Liu – ChinaShangyuan Liu – ChinaCole Lodholz – Oshkosh WIYijie Luo – ChinaAlexah Lutes – Appleton WIKajetan Matuschyk – GermanyElijah Matzke – Rochester WIZihao Mei – ShenzhenZiye Mei – ChinaAiden Meidl – Oshkosh WIHwanhui Min – Republic of KoreaMelissa Miotke – Appleton WIMorghan O’Connell-Kallas – Winneconne WIManami Okuyama – JapanLeo Oliver – Fond Du Lac WIJaesung Park – Republic of KoreaSeonwoo Park – Republic of KoreaTyler Parks – Appleton WIRhizzia Deanne Reyes – North Fond Du Lac WIFrederick Salim – IndonesiaMollie Salzman – Wausau WIRaein Seo – Republic of KoreaYoonkyung Seok – Republic of KoreaElijah Sergott – Green Bay WIJunru Shi – ChinaInho Shin – Republic of KoreaKaylie Shreve – Winneconne WIYoshio Shu – JapanJacob Shutter – Plymouth WIMingjun Song – ChinaQiuyu Song – ChinaTalia Sonntag – Appleton WIZhaowei Yang – ChinaCollin Yanke – Oakfield WIOtunsha Alabani – NigeriaMackenzie Aldrich – Mosinee WIJiling Deng – ChinaAngela Deptula – Milwaukee ILJiahao Du – ChinaRan Duan – ChinaEmma DuCoty – Oshkosh WIQilun Fu – ChinaDaniel Fynaardt – New Berlin WIDongwoon Han – Republic of KoreaAnthony Hanse – Merrill WIMir Jeong – Republic of KoreaAubree Jeske – West Bend WIPeiyao Jin – ChinaBrayden Jiricka – Oshkosh WIDuwon Kang – Republic of KoreaCampbell Kapanke – Eau Claire WITemiloluwa Kayode-Ojo – NigeriaJack Keating – Oshkosh WIRunyu Li – ChinaHaohan Liao – ChinaEmma Lichte – Reedsburg WIYang-Chin Lin – TaiwanYang-Tai Lin – TaiwanJayden Lindquist – Oshkosh WISonglin Liu – ChinaMary Lloyd – Monument WILiumeng Lu – ChinaHolly Ludwig – Burlington WIRita Nwaogaraku – Ogun StateAmber Nygren – Mukwonago WIJiahe Tian – ChinaRiley Tiedt – Appleton ILQianning Wu – ChinaShuaihao Wu – ChinaJordan Wuensch – Williamsburg WIRuobing Yan – ChinaAnnabelle Yang – Oshkosh WIChaewon Yoon – Republic of KoreaBenjamin Yost – West Bend WIDeru Yuan – ChinaAleah Zaatrah – Appleton WIYushi Zeng – ChinaRiley Zernzach – Oshkosh WIRuizhe Zhang – ChinaDaniel Zimm – Waunakee Wis. — It’s been about four weeks since United Auto Workers at the Cummins plant in Oshkosh walked off the job Their contract with the company expired in January and union members say they’re nowhere close to striking a new deal UAW Local 291 held a rally to put pressure on the multinational engine manufacturer Over 90 union members have been striking since March 18 Members say frustrations continue to build around the negotiating process UAW Local 291 President Ryan Compton said they’ve only met once with the company since the strike began told us that they’re willing to keep going for a year,” said Compton He said Cummins refuses to offer an agreement that prioritizes what members are asking for Cummins Director of External Communications “we have been engaging in ongoing good-faith negotiations with union representatives at our plant in Oshkosh We remain committed to exploring all available options to reach a mutually acceptable agreement while maintaining transparent communications with employees “I do not agree with them because they know that our contract was up on the 29th of January of this year the end date was not a surprise to them,” said Compton Friends and family of union members have joined the fight Brian Farmer is friends with several Cummins employees who are striking “I think they’ve come up against a union here that’s very large and has very sharp teeth and claws and I don’t think they’re going to be successful at all,” said Farmer living off of the union’s strike fund that comes from membership dues there’s many times in your life you’ve had to take hits to get what you want and this is one of those things you’ve got to take a hit,” said Compton and I’m very proud of all of them for standing on their principles and not crossing that line,” said Farmer Compton said it’s that kind of support from the community that’s lifting them up during these tough times “Which helps keep morale up knowing that you’re not fighting this battle by yourself,” said Compton Representatives said the union will meet with the Cummins on April 22-24 where they hope to strike a deal and get back to work Here are 25 events happening between May and August to put on your summer bucket list More in Entertainment: Click here for the latest headlines in Entertainment AirVenture: Click here for the latest headlines on AirVenture More XRoads41: XRoads41 bringing The Powell Brothers, Jeremy McComb’s Honky Tonk Circus & Hank Ruff to second stage What made you choose to go to a Division III school to compete in track & field?     I chose to go to a Division III school because it gave me many opportunities to compete and grow I love all of the experiences that I have gained competing I never would have thought I would be at the level that I am at now since I only competed track for one year in high school Competing at DIII gives everyone the opportunity to grow and achieve.  I chose to come to UW-Oshkosh mostly for athletics and especially the coaching staff I love the family-oriented atmosphere and how supportive the coaching staff is I love the small campus feel and the ability to get connected closely with the professors on campus It was a great college experience for me.  A piece of advice for someone who is not an athlete would be to go to the school that feels like home when you step onto the campus It will be your home away from home and you need to feel safe where you are at.  For those incoming high school students who are looking to compete in athletics realize that the division you go to shouldn’t be the driver Go where you feel it is the best fit for you and has the coaching staff you would like to compete for.    What are some of your favorite memories competing in Division III track & field and why you are thankful for the opportunity to continue your athletic journey at the DIII level?   Some of my favorite memories competing in Division III track & field are definitely the conference meets The energy level is high and everyone is cheering Even if someone isn’t cheering directly for you I also have some great memories at the national meets where I can meet new people from across the country and get closer with my teammates that also qualified I am so grateful for the opportunity to continue my athletic journey at the DIII level because I have created lifelong friendships while being successful in my sport Division III has also allowed me to have a balance to make connections outside of being a student-athlete I wouldn’t trade this experience for anything.  Thanks for visiting OSHKOSH (NBC 26) — The family of the student arrested at Vel Phillips Middle School in January admits he was breaking the rules but they believe the way he was dealt with was extreme and unnecessary Lawrence Anderson is an eighth grader at Vel Phillips Middle School Lawrence says a teacher asked him to give up his phone "I walked away and she called the dean and the police officer came too." Oshkosh Area School District Board Policy says Middle School students are only allowed to use their phones before and after school Vikky says Lawrence has gotten in trouble for being on his phone in the past The Oshkosh Police Department report says Lawrence was asked to either go to student services or leave the school The report says Lawrence continued to walk away from staff is seen physically pushing Lawrence towards student services Lawrence says he was walking around the school because he wanted to grab his belongings before leaving “Eventually it led up to the part where he pushed me I said 'Stop touching me,' he put his hand on my neck and then pushed me down," Lawrence says I got on the ground and he put his knee in my back.. I was mainly crying and stuff because I didn’t think I was going to get arrested with the handcuffs and everything.” OPD says in its report "Lawrence was referred for the threats he made to the law enforcement officers saying he would "beat my a**" and for resisting arrest." I was mainly just cussing and telling him to stop touching me," Lawrence says The report also says at one point "Lawrence quickly spun around in an aggressive manor clenching his fists and telling staff 'Don't f***ing touch me' At the same time he balled up his fist and got in a pre-attack position." According to the report and OPD body camera footage search Lawrence and place him in the squad car OPD says in the report while Lawrence was still at the school "Willems stated he was calling his mother to advise her what was happening." Vikky says she first heard of the incident after OPD left a voicemail on her phone "It was an officer saying hey we got your son in custody can you come pick him up," she says the dean was pushing me and they had me down on my back and handcuffing me,' and I'm like what Vikky says the Vel Phillips assistant principal called her that night to apologize the district is unable to comment on personnel matters or situations involving individual students We can affirm that the safety and well-being of our students remains our highest priority and procedures for investigating and addressing any concerns that arise within our schools OASD administrators conducted an internal investigation and as a result the involved staff member is on administrative leave.” “I never thought that it would happen to my child Vikky showed NBC26 a letter from the Winnebago County Juvenile Intake Office that said the charges have been dropped “A decision has been made in the intake office to recommend to the prosecutor that the case be closed OPD says they are not investigating the SRO and they remain assigned to Vel Phillips “I just feel worried that he’s still able to be there and work around my son,” she says “It's a reason why my son doesn’t want to go to school OPD and OASD did not respond to request for further comment on this incident We cover stories making an impact in Oshkosh. 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Click here and tell us what we should be covering in your neighborhood Wis. — More changes are headed to the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh campus.  The campus bookstore is one of three across the UW system not run by a third-party vendor Wendy Van Ahn is upset at UW Oshkosh’s plans to turn over management of the campus bookstore “Books and More” to a third-party vendor Follett Van Ahn is the assistant to the director at the bookstore. She’s worked on the campus for more than 20 years and now says she’s facing a permanent layoff it remains unknown what those directions will be,” Van Ahn said Twenty-eight student employees are facing uncertain futures as well Van Ahn said that the nearly 8,000 people who attend UW Oshkosh could also feel the impact of the outsourcing and we work hard to keep those prices at the best price for our faculty but for our students,” Van Ahn said.  A small group against outsourcing protested in front of the campus bookstore on Monday Abby Laundrie is a student at UW Oshkosh. She said her biggest concern is paying more for school supplies and books So typically, students pay around maybe like $300 or $200 and that would maybe go up to like four or $500 which would definitely be a concern for students,” Laundrie said UW Oshkosh Chancellor Andy Leavitt said outsourcing is the fiscally sound decision He said since COVID; the bookstore has operated in the red maybe four to five hundred thousand a year and then there’s a cumulative deaths deficit It has built up of about 1.5 million,” Chancellor Leavitt said Chancellor Leavitt said at this point he will not consider other bids “There were eight different companies that submitted two of which were evaluated to have met the criteria and then it’s the Universities of Wisconsin System procurement office that then forwarded what they believed the winner of the bid was Follett,” Leavitt said Follett manages bookstores at nine other UW Systems Van Ahn said she’s learning to cope with what might soon be the bookstore’s future “My hope is that somehow we can get through this and the pride in UW Oshkosh can return Follett will take over the management of the bookstore in April Chancellor Leavitt hopes that all displaced employees can find new jobs with Follett Live fire featured DeepStrike launcher at Project Convergence announced its DeepStrike™ autonomous mobile launcher vehicle successfully completed a live fire demonstration at the U.S "DeepStrike provides soldiers with a modern platform autonomous capability and increased magazine depth to meet the Army's future fires requirements," said Brian Burton vice president of Precision Fires & Maneuver at Raytheon Raytheon demonstrated revolutionary autonomous launcher technology: a self-driving launcher designed to operate seamlessly in all weather conditions and in harsh battlefield environments." The demonstration used a new Raytheon-made missile that was created via a rapid prototyping initiative The DeepStrike launcher increases the amount of weapons compared to what is currently fielded The launcher can fire missiles of various sizes while providing the Army more mobility and survivability the team will continue its autonomy testing to include both offensive and defensive fires in stressing environments is a leading provider of defense solutions to help the U.S our allies and partners defend their national sovereignty and ensure their security Raytheon has developed new technologies and enhanced existing capabilities in integrated air and missile defense hypersonics and missile defense across land About RTX                  RTX is the world's largest aerospace and defense company we push the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world Through industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – we are advancing aviation engineering integrated defense systems for operational success and developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges For questions or to schedule an interview, please contact [email protected] OSHKOSH – The Family Radio Network's 91.9FM will be collecting new hygiene and cleaning supplies for local crisis communities through its annual Help for the Homeless Hygiene Drive from Feb The donations will benefit community organizations such as ADVOCAP “We've seen the need in our community continue to grow each year," said Help for the Homeless Hygiene Drive Oshkosh Coordinator John Nieman More news: ‘I haven’t known happiness’: Congolese refugees in Oshkosh share resettlement experiences “These essential hygiene items help restore dignity and confidence to individuals and families facing challenging circumstances "Having access to basic personal care items can make a tremendous difference in someone's ability to maintain employment attend school and feel a sense of self-worth,” he added unopened items at collection boxes at more than 60 local businesses and churches including all Festival Foods and Walgreens locations inventoried and distributed following the end of the collection drive The Help for the Homeless Hygiene Drive supports more than 130 crisis programs across 22 Wisconsin communities. For more information, visit thefamily.net or call 800-236-9364. For information about the Oshkosh campaign, contact John Nieman at 920-279-9873 or jnieman@appletoncots.org More news: Oshkosh Native American cultural heritage series kicks off Feb. 23 at Convention Center Wisconsin’s oldest operating theater building is moving forward with a $10 million renovation and expansion in downtown Oshkosh The Grand Oshkosh, formerly the Grand Opera House, opened in 1883 and is on the state and national registers of historic places Its 500-seat auditorium hosts more than 100 performances each year including live music The 140-year-old opera house is owned by the city and operated by a nonprofit organization the city council unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding to split the $10 million construction costs 50-50 with the nonprofit.  At the Dec. 10 council meeting City Manager Mark Rohloff said sharing the cost with The Grand would help the nonprofit fundraise for the project in order for them to be successful in a fundraising effort ‘The city’s in for this,’” Rohloff said The project will include expanding the opera house building westward to include a new front entrance with better accessibility for wheelchair users and will double the space used for the building’s lounge and lobby atrium space He said the new main entrance will now be on the side of the building “The in and out of the theater becomes much safer coming in off the side of the building rather than unloading school buses on High Avenue as they do right now,” Ferlo said.  The main opera house building will receive some improvements like new seats but will be “largely untouched” by the project He also said the renovation would help improve The Grand’s overall business model he says performing arts centers have had to host more special events and gatherings beyond just performances “The Grand Lounge will be fully functional to operate as a venue of its own which is really important to us during the summer months when we don’t do a lot of live entertainment because everyone wants to be outdoors,” Ferlo said officials also said the project also supports increasing foot traffic near the city’s downtown “I’m excited for what this facility can help do into the downtown space in terms of activating more space as well as drawing more people into our downtown more days of the year,” said Mayor Matt Mugerauer There isn’t a set timeline for the project Ferlo said construction is unlikely to begin before 2026 and is expected to take 12 to 16 months Ferlo said the building’s very first renovation included installing electricity and indoor plumbing.  It was then extensively restored in the 1980s was about preserving the past,” Ferlo said “This renovation is about securing the future while still respecting and preserving the past.” OSHKOSH (NBC 26) — The City of Oshkosh is sponsoring the 2025 Oshkosh Pride event which waives the facilities fee and offers the organization city insurance Oshkosh Pride says it’s about more than the money Any organization can ask for city sponsorship according to Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow.Though Oshkosh Area School District events do not have to ask for sponsorship since they are already in agreement with the city The request for sponsorship goes to the Diversity and the we make a recommendation to council,” Buelow who also serves as council liaison for the DEI committee Buelow says the committee will recommend sponsorship if the event is non-profit and has community or educational value “[Pride] meets everything we’re looking for in a community event,” Buelow says City sponsorship waives the facility use fee which Buelow says was $525 for Pride to use Leach Amphitheater and gives the organization use of City liability insurance Buelow says the organization still pays for the insurance An organization can ask just for the facility use fee to be waived This year is the first time the Oshkosh Pride non-profit organization has asked for city sponsorship of their June event DJ Nichols and Joe Stephenson voted in favor Jacob Floam and Paul Esslinger voted against “The vote was not whether we have the event,” Esslinger says Esslinger says waiving the fees for Oshkosh Pride is unfair “And that’s what I said at the council meeting then why don’t we just waive the fee for everyone.” Buelow says Oshkosh Pride met the criteria for sponsorship “If this opens the door for more non-profit organizations utilizing this space to host community events “Our Oshkosh Pride events help strengthen and support our community and we’re happy to hear that the majority of our city council sees and appreciates that especially in a time where government committees are focused on legislation that discriminates against Trans Non-binary individuals and continually spew hate for the LGBTQIA2S+ Oshkosh Pride is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing thriving inclusive spaces and affirming resources that improve the mental health outcomes for all intersections of LGBTQIA2S+ community This is the city of Oshkosh making a statement about who we are and who we want to be.” OSHKOSH (WLUK) -- Construction is moving forward at the new ThedaCare health campus in Oshkosh Some of the major construction milestones include: The facility's downtown location was chosen purposefully Nearly 73% of Oshkosh’s residents live east of Interstate 41 while most of the current health care services are located west of I-41 -- meaning east-side residents are more than 15 minutes away from a hospital or emergency room "This campus will give our organization an opportunity to offer convenient care to more people in our communities closer to where they live and work," said Dr North Region president for Froedtert ThedaCare Health "We look forward to the continued construction and progress taking place at ThedaCare Medical Center-Oshkosh." The hospital is projected to be 114,000 square feet, with an estimated $84 million investment. Approximately 60 new jobs for caregivers and staff will be created including emergency and inpatient services will be available at the new campus 24 hours a day "ThedaCare Medical Center-Oshkosh will allow our organization to continue improving the health of those living in the area," said Jenny Nikolai vice president of ThedaCare Medical Centers-Fond du Lac and Oshkosh The Oshkosh campus is expected to be complete in 2025