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Fight over Line 5 reroute rages in Wisconsin
(The Center Square) – More than 11,500 Wisconsinites have signed a petition in support of Enbridge Energy’s plan to reroute the Line 5 pipeline around tribal lands, one day before the public comment period on the project closes. After a years-long legal battle over the existing portion of Line 5 running through Bad River Band lands, Enbridge has agreed to cease transporting oil and gas through the pipes. The company plans instead to replace 20 miles of existing pipeline – including the 12 miles currently...
Wisconsin To Implement New Driver’s License Testing Guidelines
This fall, a change from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation will impact a wide variety of drivers who require any class of a commercial driver's license (CDL). The change involves switching to a new testing system for all CDL holders, and everyone needs to be aware of the change and what it means for them moving forward.
UWO football looks to fight for WIAC title
The UW Oshkosh football team will look to compete for the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference title this season after ending the 2023 season with a 6-4 record. The Titans will begin the 2024 campaign outside of the D3football.com top 25 poll after receiving 36 votes in the poll released July 24.
Titans volleyball looks to win back-to-back WIAC titles
The UW Oshkosh women’s volleyball team will look to win back-to-back Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference titles when the Titans’ season gets underway Aug. 30. In 2023, the Titans, predicted to finish second in the WIAC before the season began, were ranked 15th in the American Volleyball Coaches Association’s preseason poll and climbed as high as No. 2 in the nation before finishing at No. 5. They claimed the 14th WIAC title in program history by posting a flawless 7-0 league record and started the season with a conference-record 34 consecutive wins. The league title was also the first outright since 2009. They were more recently tri-champions in 2016 and co-champions in both 2015 and 2010.
Titans tennis looks to keep upward trend
The UW Oshkosh women’s tennis team will look to battle for the 2024-25 Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference title after an improved 2023-24 campaign in which the Titans finished fourth in the WIAC with a 10-5 record (3-3 WIAC). Steve Francour returns to the helm of the Titans for his...
It Just Got Easier to Dive to Shipwrecks in Lake Michigan
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration just finished implementing some long-overdue safety precautions in Lake Michigan—not to protect ships, but shipwrecks. NOAA established the Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary in 2021, turning a 962-square-mile area of Wisconsin’s Lake Michigan shore into a protected environmental and archaeological heritage site. Conceived as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s goal of promoting “locally led, collaborative conservation,” according to Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, the sanctuary includes 36 historically significant shipwrecks, 21 of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Day By Day Shelter plans fundraiser Oct. 11 in Oshkosh
Day By Day Shelter is holding its annual fundraiser, Streets of Hope, Oct. 11 from 6 to 11 p.m. at Becket’s Center Atrium. Streets of Hope tells the stories of Day By Day Shelter and its guests, shifts public perceptions of homelessness in the Oshkosh community and raises funds to support the shelter's daily operations and expand its services.
Calumet County Fair Kicks Off Tomorrow
Another one of Eastern Wisconsin’s county fairs that kicks off this week is the Calumet Couty Fair in Chilton. This year’s fair, which advertises itself as a fair by day and festival by night, begins tomorrow (August 30th) at 11:00 a.m. with animal judging, bingo, and the Calumet County Farm Bureau Fish Fry.
Kaukauna police seek tips about stolen pickup later found engulfed in flames
KAUKAUNA — Kaukauna police are asking the public for help in finding out who stole a pickup truck that was later found destroyed by fire. Police released new details about the theft, along with a photo, Friday afternoon. On the evening of Aug. 16, 2024, a black 2019 Ford...
Kaukauna veteran loses everything in house fire; family asking for help
KAUKAUNA, Wis. (WBAY) - The family of a Kaukauna Navy veteran is asking for your help after a fire badly damaged his home, including some of his most prized possessions. They say their son just purchased his home in November after working two jobs to save up for it. It’s...
Ships Runners Fare Well at Two Rivers Cross Country Invite
The Manitowoc Lincoln Ships boys’ and girls’ cross country teams competed at the Two Rivers Invitational on Thursday (August 29th). According to Coach Michael Bubolz, the girl’s team took 2nd place in the 15-team field, narrowly edging out three teams by single-digit points to claim the runner-up spot behind Notre Dame.
Sheboygan Announces Inaugural A Journey to Japan Event
The Sheboygan Mayor’s International Committee has announced the inaugural Journey to Japan event. The event takes place on Saturday, September 21st, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Christopher Farm and Gardens. The announcement of the first-ever celebration comes after a delegation from the sister city of Tsubame, Japan,...
Ex-Chiefs Rival Reveals Why He Refused to Sign With KC: ‘No Way’
Former Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs, who now plays for the Green Bay Packers, revealed to The Athletic’s Dan Pompei that the Kansas City Chiefs told his agent this offseason that they were interested in signing him. But according to Jacobs, signing with the two-time defending Super Bowl champions wasn’t an option.
Omro man sentenced to prison for strangling and killing girlfriend while drunk
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) – A 23-year-old Omro man was sentenced to several years in prison on Thursday for killing his girlfriend. Judge John Jorgensen sentenced Joseph Olvera to 30 years in prison, followed by 20 years of extended supervision for the death of his girlfriend, 20-year-old Johanna Schultz. Olvera was found guilty due to his no-contest plea on a first-degree reckless homicide charge. His first-degree recklessly endangering safety charge was dismissed but read in.
Football Eagles Fall Prey to Lions
It was the tale of two halves Thursday night when Southern Door led at the break, but couldn’t score in the final 24 minutes. The Eagles led 12-7 at halftime, then gave up three unanswered touchdowns and ended up losing their non-conference contest at home to Brillion, 28-12. Grant...
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