The Oshkosh Buzz

OSHKOSH NEWS FROM PUBLIC RECORDS 🐝 I'm a local resident using AI to dig through 700-page (woof) docs, surface good stories, and cite sources so you can verify.

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The City of Oshkosh says some polling locations changed this year, so if you’re planning to vote April 7, check your polling place before you head out.

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New walk-in injury clinic coming to Oshkosh. OSMS expanding with orthopedic care, no appointment needed. Found via city building permits. https://t.co/28psI4Bdfj

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New restaurant alert. Namaste WI is open in Oshkosh. Confirmed via WI DFI registry. Early word is good. https://t.co/gnBLbTijOy

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Someone just pulled a $5.9M permit to replace Oshkosh's 100-year-old underground water tanks.

Phase 1 of a $47.6M project. Construction has started. 24-30 months to complete.

Most people don't know this is happening.

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Oshkosh council voted 4-3 to DEFER the Flock camera renewal. The catch: the vote on April 21 happens after the election. Three members voting Tuesday won't be there. The new council decides. https://t.co/5EcHPoGCcl #Oshkosh

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Oshkosh: your polling place may have moved before Tuesday's election. Double-check before you go. https://t.co/QLAQjHA9MZ #Oshkosh #SpringElection

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City Hall saw an extended session Tuesday until 12:30AM with a formal liquor license hearing and a vote to defer the Flock camera decision.

When the votes came, council deferred the Flock decision 4-3, pushing it to the new council after the April 7 election.

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The City of Oshkosh opens applications tomorrow for two home repair loan programs most people don't know about.

Up to $50,000 at 0% interest for pre-1970 homes. Window is April 1-30 only.

Source: https://t.co/2HIhkSN8S0

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Oshkosh votes TOMORROW on a $163,500 renewal of 26 Flock Safety license plate reader cameras citywide.

These aren't traffic cams. They log every plate, location, and timestamp in a searchable database.

Full breakdown: https://t.co/KZ1NZZl6De

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Oshkosh spending $30K on masonry repairs at the downtown hotel parking ramp.

Part of the bigger downtown investment push. Council votes Monday.

Weekly News: https://t.co/lhfgGUVE6w

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City Council votes Monday to put Canadian National Railroad on formal 30-day notice to fix the Irving Ave crossing.

Local calls and the national safety hotline were both ignored. CN pays, not taxpayers. Source: Res 26-135. https://t.co/lhfgGUVE6w

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Oshkosh votes March 31 on a $38M wastewater overhaul to fix Lake Winnebago's algae problem.

Public can weigh in at 6 PM, City Hall.

Source: Res 26-132. https://t.co/lhfgGUVE6w

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🐝 Oshkosh City Council votes March 31 on permanently revoking A Crossroads Chance's liquor license.

It's a public hearing so you can weigh in before the vote (6 PM, City Hall).

Source: Res 26-165. https://t.co/lhfgGUVE6w

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Oshkosh Police just signed a $2.65M body camera deal with Axon. Cameras, Tasers, and digital evidence management through 2031.

Worth it?

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New owner at Woodchuck's Bar & Grill on Rosalia Street. Lisa Rufer takes over after the city approved the license transfer.

What's your go-to order there?

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PARENTS! Oshkosh Public Library is accepting LEGOmania Design Contest entries TODAY until 7 PM. Free to enter, prizes in 7 age categories.

Learn More https://t.co/lhfgGUVE6w

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Does an Oshkosh neighborhood have toxic groundwater?

Winnebago County approved $30K to study leachate from Snell Road Landfill. Worth knowing about.

🐝 Full story: https://t.co/xUns1nHJmj

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Kelly's Bar is bringing back its legendary Graduation Beer Gardens! The Oshkosh City Council just approved the event permit for May 15 & 16, 2026.

Source: https://t.co/zHuieMecJc

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Each Packers game at Lambeau Field boosts Green Bay’s economy by ~$15M. This includes direct spending and ripple effects in local businesses, from restaurants to retail. With 7,000 extra fans, the impact rises to $9.1M. Not just a game, but a community win! 🧀📈 #PackersEconomics

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💼 December Wisconsin Job Report 💼

• Over 3.04 million people employed in the state, an increase of 1,800 from October, and 66,500 more than November 2022.

• Significant job growth in construction (+3,300) and retail (+1,800).

• Manufacturing sector saw a decline (-6,100).