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Oshkosh's Menominee Park fully reopens after archaeological work finishes
OSHKOSH (WLUK) -- Menominee Park's Pratt Trail has fully reopened to the public -- with the remains of a Native American village preserved underneath. The road had been closed since last August when archaeological items of significance were found during construction. The city of Oshkosh worked with University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee experts and representatives of local tribal nations to make sure the work complied with state laws aimed at protecting historical sites.
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,...
State 76 construction in Winnebago County will start July 8. Here's how it will impact travel.
OSHKOSH – A section of State 76 will be reduced from four lanes to two for almost two months to facilitate a road works project starting July 8. The planned works come as part of a $1,131,640 contract aimed at improving 1 mile of State 76 from just north of County Road II to south of Shady Lane in the township of Clayton.
Spinning the State: Milwaukee, Oshkosh, Baraboo, Appleton
Stories you might have missed from around Wisconsin. Milwaukee: Vel Phillips plaza opens. The wait is finally over! The plaza built to honor African-American trails blazer Vel Phillips had it’s grand opening Friday. Mayor Cavalier Johnson and other city officials joined Phillip’s son Michael for the ribbon cutting ceremony. The plaza is located at 401 W. Wisconsin Ave.Michale Phillips who joined us last month to talk about the project again praised a public art installation that will be part of the plaza’s future. After graduating from Howard University, Vel Phillips attended University of Wisconsin Law school, becoming the first African American woman to graduate there. She and her husband opened a law firm. She became the first African-American woman on the Milwaukee Common Council and the first woman to be elected Secretary of State. A well deserved tribute to an exceptional woman. Full Story.
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...
Expect backups, delays on Northeast Wisconsin roadways over the 4th of July holiday
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- A record-breaking number of people are hitting the roads this week. AAA projects nearly 1.6 million Wisconsinites will travel during July 4th week, and more than 70.9 million people around the U.S. are expected to travel 50 miles or more away from home. People like Jim...
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.
League of Women Voters holding info seminar on new legislative maps July 11
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - When Wisconsin voters go to the polls next month for primaries in legislative races they will be voting under new maps. The maps create new boundaries for State Senate and Assembly Districts and some candidates will be running in new districts. To help voters navigate...
Deadline for Upriver Lakes sturgeon spearing tags approaches
OSHKOSH (WLUK) -- Although the sturgeon spearing season is months away, the deadline to apply for Upriver Lakes spearing tags is coming up. The deadline to apply for Upriver Lakes spearing tags is Aug. 1. Due to a higher success rate on the Upriver Lakes, only 500 license holders will...
‘This is the first year with a brand new committee’: Annual Riponfest festival draws a crowd
RIPON, Wis. WFRV – Thousands gathered for the annual Riponfest, the festival features a parade, a car show, and a carnival. Organizers say the festival is a tradition. “This is our 5th year as a reborn Riponfest it was an original Ripon Fest and it ended a while ago this is our fifth year after we brought it back,” stated Joshua Nigbor president of Riponfest.
Tri-Town Board of Health (BOH), June 20, 2024, Hybrid Meeting
1. BOH opposition to the General Electric (GE) proposal for dredging and transportation of PCBs. Letter from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to GE cited as strongly recommending hydraulic dredging and train transport. 3. Tri-Town has rising costs of 21% for staff salaries, benefits, and other costs FY25. Therefore, a...
'As much as possible, as rapidly as possible.' Appleton seeks to attract more housing
APPLETON — The city and its partners have developed a policy guide to encourage and streamline housing development in the community, and affordable housing in particular. The 99-page policy guide contains 18 recommendations to help increase the supply of housing. ...
7-2-24 grand opening for all-inclusive playground in ripon
Representatives of Fond du Lac County, in partnership with the Ripon Noon and Early Bird Kiwanis Club are excited to announce the grand opening of the All-Inclusive. Playground at Riggs County Park on Douglas Street. On Saturday, July 13 th , at 11am, the County and the Kiwanis Clubs will be holding a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new playground at Riggs Park, which features play equipment suitable for children of all abilities, with a poured, rubber safety surface. The playground is a new addition to Riggs Park, sitting adjacent to the Splash Pad; which was also a project of the Ripon Noon Kiwanis. Representatives of the Fond du Lac County Parks Department and Ripon Kiwanis Clubs.
7/2/24 American Legion Honors Ripon Police Officer Trevor Hanke
Ripon American Legion Post #43 last night honored Ripon Police Officer Trevor Hanke with their Police Officer of the Year Award. Over the past 25 years Officer Hanke has handled three K9s for the department. He brought his latest K9 partner Rony with him to the American Legion Monday evening. Rony is retiring at the end of the year after 10 years with Officer Hanke. The German Shepherd is a dual purpose K9, trained in narcotics and patrol work. Although Officer Hanke will continue with the police department, he will not be taking on another K9 partner. (Ripon Brown-Parfitt American Legion Post 43 photos).
6/30/24 FDL Native Serves with U.S. Navy Band Northwest
BANGOR, Wash. – Lt. Joel Thiesfeldt, a native of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, serves the U.S. Navy with Navy Band Northwest. Thiesfeldt graduated from Winnebago Lutheran Academy in 1997. Additionally, Theisfeldt earned a bachelor’s degree in music from Thomas Edison State University in 2016. The skills and values...
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