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Winnebago County home invasion, burglary: Victims own jewelry stores
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Wis. - The Winnebago County Sheriff's Office is investigating a home invasion and burglary that occurred on May 1 in the Town of Algoma. It happened in the area of Oakwood Road and Omro Road between the hours of 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. According to the sheriff's...
Wisconsin man seriously injured after strong-armed robbery in Fond du Lac County
NORTH FOND DU LAC, Wis. (WFRV) – Officials in Fond du Lac County are investigating a strong-armed robbery that occurred on April 29, resulting in a man suffering substantial injuries. According to the North Fond du Lac Police Department, shortly after 8:00 p.m. on April 29, the Fond du...
These Oshkosh students planted trees, held a cleanup and organized a nature walk for Arbor Day. Here's your weekly dose of community news.
OSHKOSH — Oshkosh North High School’s Communities Program hosted an Arbor Day event, in partnership with the Oshkosh Parks Department, April 26. Students planted three trees in the park behind the school. As part of their service requirement, juniors Charlie Clark, Connor Palmquist and Garret Munig began working...
Oshkosh teacher allowed to resign after using racial slur in classroom
OSHKOSH ― A Vel Phillips Middle School teacher who was accused of using a racial slur in the classroom is no longer employed by the Oshkosh Area School District. A source close to the situation inside the district revealed the teacher was allowed to resign after video of the incident surfaced during an investigation by the OASD and Vel Phillips administration.
Students with disabilities at UW-Oshkosh stage walkout accusing university of discrimination
A small group of students staged a walkout at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh this week, accusing the university of discriminating against people with disabilities. Students said the university is violating the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. They argue the violations “undermine the rights and dignity of disabled students,” and present barriers to their access to education.
Complaint: Oshkosh weapons investigation suspect set up room as shooting range
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WBAY) - A man accused in a police weapons investigation admitted to setting up his room as an improvised shooting range, according to a criminal complaint. Anker Kleis is also accused of rigging a gun to go off if someone opened his bedroom door. Police began their investigation...
Recall on ice issued at Fond du Lac County gas station
TAYCHEEDAH, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities in Fond du Lac County say a recall has been issued for 20-pound bags of ice sold at a local gas station. According to a release from the Fond du Lac County Health Department, the recall is on 20-pound bags of ice sold at the Citgo Ledgeview Express in Taycheedah prior to April 19.
Two Fond du Lac School District elementary schools will have new principals for the 2024-25 school year
FOND DU LAC — Two Fond du Lac School District elementary schools will welcome new principals next school year. Chegwin Elementary School's Teacher on Special Assignment Melanie Steinbarth has been promoted to the school's principal, effective Aug. 8. She has more than 10 years of teaching experience, starting as...
'Historic Osh Hop' will offer tours of 8 historic sites in Oshkosh and a reception at The Howard
OSHKOSH — Oshkosh Public Museum is celebrating its centennial year by shining the spotlight on other historic properties. In recognition of Historic Preservation Month, OPM will invite guests to visit eight local sites across Oshkosh for a special event May 11 called the "Historic Osh Hop." Locations include The Doe House, The Corbett House, Historic Sawyer Home at the Oshkosh Public Museum and more.
Oshkosh launches another new falls prevention program to keep seniors on their feet
OSHKOSH ― The city is doubling up on its fall prevention programs. The Oshkosh Fire Department is trying to keep older residents on their feet, having launched a new Call Before You Fall website just a month after partnering with a fall prevention app. The website, which can be...
Public comments sought for proposed State 44 bridge improvements in Oshkosh
OSHKOSH ― The public will get to shape the eventual design of the State 44 bridge online after the Wisconsin Department of Transportation created a website for the bridge’s proposed improvements. The website, at https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/projects/by-region/ne/44oshkosh/default.aspx, will feature a comment form with a prepaid mailer to reply to the...
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