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Oshkosh Pilot Neil Hansen flew for Air America
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) – Neil Hansen is a docent with the EAA Museum. He has lived around the world but the chance to be part of aviation education drew him to Northeast Wisconsin. Local 5 News recently had the chance to sit down with the pilot about being a...
Things to do in Oshkosh this week include Lifest, gallery walk, Boogie and the Yo-Yoz concert, and more events
OSHKOSH - The coming week is filled with events that range from Lifest to a gallery walk, and free concerts to a historic home tour. Check out this week’s can’t-miss events. Lifest set to run July 11-14 at Sunnyview. Lifest, one of the nation’s largest Christian music festivals,...
After being closed for 11 months as an archeological site, Menominee Park's Pratt Trail is open again
OSHKOSH – Menominee Park’s Pratt Trail is back in business. Almost one year after being closed as an archaeological site, the winding road through Oshkosh’s Menominee Park has been reopened for public use. The city of Oshkosh made the announcement in a news release 11 months after...
7/2/24 Hometown Broadcasting News Tuesday
PRELIMINARY HEARINGS HELD IN HUMAN TRAFFICKING CASE. Preliminary hearings were held in Fond du Lac County court last Friday for the mother of a 12-year-old girl who allegedly trafficked the girl and the man who allegedly paid to sexually assault the girl. Thirty-one-year-old Elia Antonio waived her hearing and was bound over for trial. Thirty-three-year-old Juan Carlos Rocha Mejia’s hearing was rescheduled for July 25th because he still doesn’t have an attorney. Rocha Mejia was arrested during a SWAT operation on May 19th after Sheriff’s deputies responded to a Town of Oakfield home. The girl showed up there after breaking away from Rocha Mejia who had her in a van was trying to tie her down, blindfold, and sexually assault her. According to the criminal complaint the victim’s mother claimed Rocha Mejia intimidated and threatened her into turning the girl over to him.
UWO’s Coppernoll to coach at Donosti Cup in Spain
UW Oshkosh head women’s soccer coach Erin Coppernoll will coach the U17 Wisconsin International girls soccer team in the Donosti Cup in San Sebastian, Spain, for the second straight year, the UWO Athletics Department announced June 25. The Donosti Cup is an annual international soccer tournament held in Spain...
7-2-24 grand oshkosh announces 2024-25 season
OSHKOSH- The Grand Oshkosh announced its 2024-2025 season and, until August 1, tickets are available now on presale to Grand Donors. Including performances from family favorites, tremendous tributes, shows back by popular demand, a whole lineup for the “spooky season,” and performances by more local artists, this season gives every audience a reason to return to The Grand Oshkosh. A featured new aspect of this season includes earlier start times to Grand-Presented events allowing for select performances to have AfterGlows in The Grand Lounge immediately following the main stage show with performances by local musicians. Director of The Grand Oshkosh, Joseph Ferlo said, “The AfterGlow is a win-win proposition. For audience members who want to enjoy a great show and still be home at an earlier hour, the 7 PM start time is ideal. But, for audience members who want to continue their evening after the curtain falls, there is an opportunity to do that without leaving The Grand, instead, heading to The Grand Lounge for a “night cap” featuring one of the tremendous artists who call Oshkosh and the Fox Valley ‘home’.” Adding to the programming lineup is the ArtREACH series which allows The Grand to bring artists out into the community to connect with people who may not otherwise have access to the arts. In past seasons, it has impacted thousands of community members including youth, seniors, and underserved communities. This season, it is projected to double in impact through extended artist residencies. Returning series include the 20 th Anniversary of the Alberta S. Kimball Foundation 5-Star series, The Family Series, and the longest-running educational arts program in the Fox Valley, the 31st Annual Amcor Student Discovery Series- this year opened up to the general public. Additionally, Haunted Happenings will return in October 2024 with 31 days of Halloween-themed events that allow The Grand to embrace not only its rich history, but its haunted past as well. Event details, ticketing information, and more can be found at theGrandOshkosh.org. From July 1 to July 31, The Grand Oshkosh Box Office will have limited hours M-F 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The Box Office can be reached at (920) 424-2350 or info@thegrandoshkosh.org.
Wisconsin-native kidney recipient reunites with living donor
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Two strangers became lifelong friends through a selfless act; organ donation is usually anonymous and both sides must agree to meet. In this case, these women, both originally from Wisconsin, now live 2,000 miles apart but made it happen. Shelley Hawbecker is originally from Stevens...
The Chucks Lose a Slugfest with Fond Du Lac – Finish the Series On the Road
The Chucks Lose a Slugfest with Fond Du Lac – Finish the Series On the Road. The Chucks fall 7-17 to the Dock Spiders and move to 20-5 on the season. The Chucks pitching staff had another tough outing, forcing the Chucks to battle for a series split tomorrow.
Missing Menasha teen found safe, police confirm
MENASHA, Wis. (WBAY) - Missing teenager Railyn Churchill has been located in Green Bay and is safe, police said Tuesday on Facebook. “We extend our deepest gratitude to our amazing community for your vigilance and assistance,” police said in a statement. “We would also like to thank our community partners for their unwavering efforts and collaboration throughout this investigation. Please note this investigation is still ongoing, and we will not be releasing further details at this time.”
7-2-24 downtown fdl restaurant closes
A downtown Fond du Lac restaurant has closed it’s doors. Copper Cock tavern closed June 30th. The owner posted on the restaurant’s website the decision to close the restaurant, thanking family and the Fond du Lac community.
Your Right to Know: Redaction costs threaten police video access
The bill moved with lightning speed. It was introduced last December, passed the state Senate in January and the Assembly in February, and was signed into law by Gov. Tony Evers in March. 2023 Wisconsin Act 253 allows police and corrections officials to charge some requesters of video and audio recordings for the cost of redaction — that is, blurring out certain information.
Have Wisconsin housing prices increased nearly 30% since Joe Biden became president?
Wisconsin Watch partners with Gigafact to produce fact briefs — bite-sized fact checks of trending claims. Read our methodology to learn how we check claims. The median sale price of a Wisconsin house has trended upward under President Joe Biden. Median refers to midpoint, meaning half of homes sold...
Flooding along Mississippi River extends throughout western Wisconsin
WISCONSIN — A number of counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin are reporting flood conditions, as rainfall remains in the forecast. Over the weekend, parts of Minnesota were on high alert as flood levels continued to rise in many areas after days of unrelenting rain. Wisconsin’s northwestern neighbors are now...
July 4th water safety; tips for a safe holiday
MILWAUKEE - This holiday week, more people will be out enjoying the lakes, beaches and rivers – and Wisconsin has seen a spike in drownings. These are horrific incidents that have many people shaken up about water safety. This is why it's crucial to take precautions when you're planning these activities.
How conservative values among Black voters in Wisconsin could play out in November
MILWAUKEE — Former President Donald Trump seems to be gaining some ground among Black voters, a bloc that has historically backed Democrats. Nationally, Trump won 6% of the Black vote in 2016, compared to about 8% in 2020. “The biggest problem we have is we have selective amnesia,” David...
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