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Wisconsin’s Massive Music Festival That You Never Heard Of
There's a huge under-the-radar musical festival in Wisconsin that can rival any other concert event in the United States. I'm a big music fan and really enjoy going to concerts, especially outdoor festivals in the summer. I still like to discover new bands. In my opinion, the live experience is always best. Every year I try hard to check out at least a couple of new shows.
Oshkosh, here are the road projects and traffic impacts to expect this week
OSHKOSH – A number of roads will be closed again this week as construction continues across the city. No less than seven roads are set to be closed from July 27 to Aug. 2 to facilitate road work projects on South Main Street, Clairville Road, Waugoo Avenue, Iowa Street, Michigan Street, West Fifth Avenue and West Seventh Avenue. ...
Annual Parade of Veterans at EAA AirVenture salutes those who served
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WBAY) - A special honor took place Friday afternoon on the grounds of AirVenture, as the annual Parade of Veterans delivered a special patriotic tribute. Veterans were invited to gather by their specific service flag for the playing of their military branch’s song followed by departure from Warbird Alley to Boeing Plaza.
Award-winning biplane flown by WASP pilots during WWII showcased at EAA AirVenture
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WBAY) - There are more than 10,000 planes out on the EAA AirVenture grounds in Oshkosh. Some are new, some are old, and some have decorated pasts that highlight how women contributed during times of war. Mike Porter of Ohio is a pilot, aircraft mechanic, and authorized aircraft...
Vietnam veterans Honor Flight departs from EAA AirVenture
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WBAY) - Friday is an emotional day for dozens of Vietnam Veterans who were boarding an Honor Flight. Almost 100 veterans arrived at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh just before 5 a.m. to board a Yellow Ribbon Honor Flight, which took off just after 6. The Honor Flight...
War Birds of America showcase historic planes at EAA AirVenture
OSHKOSH (WLUK) -- Their motto is "keep 'em flying." The War Birds of America brings history to the grounds of EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh. The group encourages the preservation and operation of World War II and other aircraft that are representative of military aviation operations. They provide opportunities for the public to learn more about these planes by getting up close to them.
Art At The Park returns to Appleton for its 64th year
APPLETON, Wis. (WBAY) - Art At The Park returned to City Park this weekend. It’s the Fox Cities’ most popular outdoor gallery and celebration. With more than 200 artists showing off paintings, jewelry, handmade clothing, and more, the fair brings nearly 20,000 people to Appleton each year. “They...
Appleton ranked the fifth most desirable city in America, according to survey
APPLETON - Appleton continues to stand out on a national scale, now being recognized as one of the most desirable cities in America to live in, according to a recent survey. AgentAdvice, a resource that helps real estate agents grow their business, released a survey Thursday in which multiple metrics were used to determine what makes a city desirable to live in. Those metrics included: a city's average home size and price; violent and property crime...
Spinning the State: Madison, Bayfield, Appleton
Stories you might have missed form across Wisconsin. Madison: Whooping cough outbreak hits Wisconsin. There’s another respiratory illness popping up this year and medical professionals are calling it “the tip of the iceberg”. This week public health Madison and Dane County reported an outbreak of pertussis or as it’s more commonly known, whooping cough. At this point the outbreak has affected 43 people over the last eight weeks. The majority of the illnesses happened in teens. Dr, James Conway, a Wisconsin physician who specializes in infectious disease in children told the Wisconsin Examiner “It’s becoming more and more apparent that there’s the beginnings of an outbreak happening.”Wisconsin has logged 226 cases of pertussis this year, up from 51 cases in 2023.Symptoms of the easily spread upper respiratory illness include runny nose, maybe a scratchy throat but after about a week patients develop a persistent cough that lasts for weeks with its signature “whoop” sound. Full Story.
Civil Air Patrol-US Air Force commander Reid honored by MTSU at EAA AirVenture
OSHKOSH, Wis. — The commander of Civil Air Patrol-U.S. Air Force was recognized by his alma mater, Middle Tennessee State University, at a ceremony during the institution’s annual alumni barbecue at EAA AirVenture, the world’s largest aviation celebration. Air Force Col. Aaron Reid, a 2002 graduate of...
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