Tag Archives: Oshkosh

Oshkosh board agrees to sell Smith Elementary
The Oshkosh School District will not get as much as money hoped for the former Smith Elementary School. The district received just one offer in a second round of bidding on the 100-year old school bui...
Mike Kemmeter Nov 21, 2019

Coalition gets federal drug, alcohol grant
A number of groups will be working in the Oshkosh area to prevent marijuana and alcohol use. The Winnebago County Drug and Alcohol Coalition will use a five-year, $625,000 federal grant. Stephanie Gyl...
Mike Kemmeter Nov 20, 2019

Two in custody for robbery in Oshkosh
Two men are in custody for robbing an Oshkosh gas station and punching an employee in the face. Officers were called to the Citgo in the 800 block of North Main Street around 10:15 p.m. They says the ...
Carol Patrizi Nov 19, 2019

Man has history of bomb threats
The man believed to have brought explosive devices to an Oshkosh hospital has a history of bomb threats. Joshua Cheek was arrested after two homemade devices were discovered at Ascension Medical Cente...
Carol Patrizi Nov 18, 2019

Donations coming in for fire victims
A young family who lost everything in a house fire is getting help from the community. The Biedles had to evacuate their home along Jackson Street last week with nothing. Oshkosh Kids Foundation Found...
Carol Patrizi Nov 18, 2019

Craft fair benefits human trafficking victims
A craft fair in Oshkosh benefits victims of human trafficking. New City Church hosted the event. It featured items made by trafficking victims themselves and other fair trade businesses. Organizer Ter...
Carol Patrizi Nov 18, 2019

Oshkosh pays more to archaeologists
The City of Oshkosh will pay an extra $15,000 to U-W Milwaukee researchers for excavations done by a team of archaeologists. The city contracted with the workers after discovering tribal remains while...
Carol Patrizi Nov 13, 2019

Oshkosh council approves city budget
There’s a budget in place for the City of Oshkosh for next year. The Common Council approved the proposal last night, after going over it for several weeks. The owner of a $150,000 home will see...
Mike Kemmeter Nov 13, 2019

Oshkosh rezones pair of historic buildings
Oshkosh leaders are agreeing to zoning changes for two historic buildings. The former Smith Elementary and Cabrini Catholic schools will be remodeled into residential units. The Common Council approve...
Mike Kemmeter Nov 13, 2019

Appleton, Oshkosh districts meet expectations
The Appleton and Oshkosh school districts both meet expectations, under the state’s report card system. Appleton Asst. Superintendent Steve Harrison says it’s the third straight year their...
Mike Kemmeter Nov 12, 2019


