š± What witnessesā videos reveal about the Oshkosh pub crawl shooting
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In today's newsletter:
- What witnessesā videos reveal about the Oshkosh pub crawl shooting
- How worried should Oshkosh be about Flock camera data sharing?
- See how an Oshkosh nativeās photos helped change child labor laws.
Also on today's calendar: WRAP Art Show By Oshkosh Fine Arts Assoc. and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: A severe p.m. t-storm; warmer, with a high of 73 and low of 38 degrees.
- Saturday: Cloudy, windy and cooler, temps: high: 46, low: 31.
- Sunday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 44 and low of 30 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Oshkosh pub crawl shooter officially charged, details of incident released (wearegreenbay.com) ā An Omro man has been formally charged after a person was shot in the legs during a recent pub crawl in Oshkosh, with police citing witness videos and an anonymously located handgun as key evidence. The suspect reportedly admitted drinking and carrying a gun, and is scheduled for an initial court appearance as the case moves forward. 
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2. Community concerns grow over Oshkosh Flock camera data sharing (thenorthwestern.com) ā Oshkosh residents packed the public library this week to question whether the city should renew its $163,500 contract for 26 Flock license plate cameras, citing privacy and dataāsharing worries. Common Council members listened as speakers raised concerns about federal access to local data, even as police highlighted recent crimes solved, including a āMost Wantedā arrest in Oshkosh using the system. Ā Ā Ā
3. Spirit of America: Oshkosh Public Museum honors photographer Lewis Hine (wearegreenbay.com) ā Oshkosh residents can explore a new Oshkosh Public Museum exhibit celebrating hometown photographer Lewis Hine, whose powerful images helped change child labor laws. The display highlights his local roots, his documentation of child workers nationwide, and artifacts donated by his son, and it runs in Oshkosh through January 2027. Ā Ā Ā
4. Trademark conflict prompts Oshkosh festival to rename as XRoads41 Rock Detour (wtaq.com) ā Oshkoshās newest rock festival is moving forward under a new name, XRoads41 Rock Detour, after organizers changed the branding due to a trademark conflict. The one-day event on August 9 still features Breaking Benjamin, Daughtry, and more, with tickets and camping going on sale April 17 under Super Early Bird pricing. Ā Ā Ā
5. Wisconsin's Most Wanted suspect arrested in Oshkosh; family feels relief (fox6now.com) ā U.S. Marshals, working with Oshkosh police and using investigative tech like Flock cameras, arrested homicide suspect Antonio Brown on Oshkoshās north side this week. The Milwaukee family of victim LaTroy Harris says the capture, months after the killing, finally brings some relief as his birthday approaches. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Oshkosh
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Oshkosh Winter Farmers Market
Oshkosh Arena, 1212 S Main St, Oshkosh
9:00 am
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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WRAP Art Show By Oshkosh Fine Arts Assoc.
Oshkosh Arena , 1212 S Main St , Oshkosh
9:00 am -
Oshkosh Spring Craft & Vendor Fair
Oshkosh Marriott Waterfront Hotel & Convention Center , 1 N Main St , Oshkosh
10:00 am -
Baseball: B/JV 2
Oshkosh North High School
5:00 pm -
Golf: B/JV
West Haven Golf Course
2:30 pm -
Track: G/V
Appleton North High SchoolPAUL ENGEN FIELD
4:00 pm -
Track: B/V
Appleton North High SchoolPAUL ENGEN FIELD
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Track: B/JV
Appleton North High SchoolPAUL ENGEN FIELD
4:00 pm
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
Monday April 20
Tuesday April 21
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š Events Nearby
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Boys Varsity Track & Field - Outdoor vs Omro
Winneconne Community School District , 100 Wolf Run , Winneconne
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Girls Varsity Track & Field - Outdoor vs Omro
Winneconne Community School District , 100 Wolf Run , Winneconne
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BARE BONES COMEDY NIGHT
Bare Bones Brewery , 4362 County Hwy S , Oshkosh
7:30 pm -
Spring Rally
Lakeshore Pavilion , 1875 Punhoqua St , Oshkosh
9:00 am
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The Lakefly Book Fair will have books and genres of all kinds.
Free and open to the public at the convention center on May 2nd. There will be a read aloud for children and a scavenger hunt. (Nextdoor Sterling Ave) - I want to give a shout out to certain local public sector workers who have been helpful to me.
I hope this is is particularly meaningful since I have read so many criticisms lobbed at the city of Oshkosh. While I am certainly not being criticalā¦ (Nextdoor Wittman Regional)
- Walmart posted a job opening for Janitorial Associate in Oshkosh. Apply here.
- Dollar General posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in OMRO, WI S06432 in Omro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oshkosh here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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