Tag Archives: Oshkosh
Menominee Park Zoo wolf, Thunder, dies
The oldest gray wolf at the Menominee Park Zoo in Oshkosh died. Thunder was 17. In the wild, gray wolves typically live six to eight years. Thunder was one of four wolves to come from a zoo in Minneso...
May 15, 2020
Bar owner challenges others not to cash paychecks
An Oshkosh bar owner has a challenge for people, if they think the “safer at home” rules should stay in place. Don Herman runs the Fountain Tavern, and he wants people still working to go ...
May 13, 2020
Johnson prays there’s a cure for COVID-19
Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson of Oshkosh says he prays that a cure or treatment for COVID-19 will be discovered soon. Johnson is discouraged by criticism of drugs promoted by the Trump administrati...
May 13, 2020
City of Oshkosh facing budget shortfall
Local governments are starting to feel the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Oshkosh City Manager Mark Rohloff says their finances have taken a big hit. He anticipates a revenue shortfall of ...
May 13, 2020
Fake cop trying to scam people in Oshkosh
Someone is calling people in Oshkosh, pretending to be a police officer. The man claims the person is wanted for failing to show up in court, but they can pay their fine to him over the phone. The cal...
May 13, 2020
Oshkosh looking for ways to attract tourists
With EAA AirVenture cancelled and other major events hanging in the balance, Oshkosh tourism officials are looking for ways to bring in visitors this summer. Convention and Visitors Bureau Director Am...
May 12, 2020
Jet fly-by to honor health care workers
Pilots from the Wisconsin Air National Guard will honor frontline health care workers and those dealing with COVID-19. As part of their training jets will pass over hospitals across the state this aft...
May 12, 2020
Oshkosh council to talk about arena
The Oshkosh Common Council will go behind closed doors tonight for an update on the bankrupt Menominee Nation Arena. Last week, the city served the owners, Fox Valley Pro Basketball, with a notice tha...
May 12, 2020
Oshkosh taking up special event permits
“Wisconsin’s Event City” still hopes to live up to that nickname this summer. The Oshkosh Common Council is taking up special event permits for festivals, sports tournaments, and fis...
May 11, 2020
Miss Wisconsin Pageant canceled
There won’t be a Miss Wisconsin Pageant this year. Organizers made the decision after the national Miss America Pageant was cancelled last week. Local titleholders from this year will automatica...
May 11, 2020
