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The Advance-Titan

Independent Student Newspaper of UW Oshkosh Campuses

The Advance-Titan

Independent Student Newspaper of UW Oshkosh Campuses

The Advance-Titan

Courtesy of the Oshkosh Police Department -- The Oshkosh Police Department cruiser waits near a park in town last year.

OPD arrests 40-year-old for discharging firearm inside Fleet Farm

Jacob Link, Managing Editor January 10, 2025

The Oshkosh Police Department arrested a 40-year-old man from Oshkosh Thursday morning after he discharged a firearm inside Fleet Farm and left the scene. At 8:44 a.m., police responded to a weapons...

Courtesy of Damascus Road -- Damascus Road, an Oshkosh-based organization that looks to educate and prevent human trafficking, will host its 15th annual “Stop the Traffick: Make Some Noise Human Trafficking Awareness Day Rally” on Saturday in partnership with the Oshkosh Police Department.

Damascus Road to host human trafficking awareness rally Saturday

Jacob Link, Managing Editor January 10, 2025

Damascus Road, an Oshkosh-based organization that looks to educate and prevent human trafficking, will host its 15th annual “Stop the Traffick: Make Some Noise Human Trafficking Awareness Day Rally”...

Courtesy of the Transportation Security Administration --  Beginning in May, travelers will need to present a REAL ID-compliant driver license or state ID card or another acceptable form of identification (such as a passport) in order to fly.

Drivers encouraged to update licenses ahead of REAL ID 2025 mandate

Isaac Pischer, Assistant News Editor January 10, 2025

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is reminding drivers that new requirements will be in place if you want to fly this year. Beginning in May, travelers will need to present a REAL ID-compliant...

Courtesy of OSAD -- The Oshkosh school board plans to meet Wednesday night to discuss solutions to airport zoning restrictions that will affect building plans for South Park Middle School.

Oshkosh school board to meet Wednesday for updated plans on South Park Middle School

Jacob Link, Managing Editor January 8, 2025

The Oshkosh school board plans to meet Wednesday night to discuss solutions to airport zoning restrictions that will affect building plans for South Park Middle School. The plans adopted by the school...

Courtesy of the Oshkosh Police Department -- The Oshkosh Police Department cruiser waits near a park in town last year.

Man charged in stabbing death to stand trial May 5

Jacob Link, Managing Editor January 8, 2025

The man charged of stabbing another person to death outside an Oshkosh business last August is set to stand trail May 5 after he made his initial appearance for a plea and sentencing hearing in court Monday...

Courtesy of the Oshkosh Police Department -- The Oshkosh Police Department arrested a 23-year-old male from Oshkosh after he discharged a firearm inside of his residence during a disturbance Jan. 4 in the 1000 block of Oregon Street.

OPD arrests 23-year-old after discharging firearm

Jacob Link, Managing Editor January 8, 2025

The Oshkosh Police Department arrested a 23-year-old male from Oshkosh after he discharged a firearm inside of his residence during a disturbance Jan. 4 in the 1000 block of Oregon Street. Police said...

Courtesy of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin -- An Oshkosh man has been indicted by a federal grand jury Dec. 17 for stealing a pistol in November at a firearms dealer in Oshkosh.

Oshkosh man indicted by federal grand jury for stealing pistol

Jacob Link, Managing Editor December 20, 2024

An Oshkosh man has been indicted by a federal grand jury Dec. 17 for stealing a pistol in November at a firearms dealer in Oshkosh. Gregory Haanstad, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin...

Courtesy of the Oshkosh Police Department -- The Oshkosh Police Department arrested a 23-year-old male from Oshkosh after he discharged a firearm inside of his residence during a disturbance Jan. 4 in the 1000 block of Oregon Street.

OPD investigating Michigan Street shooting

Jacob Link, Managing Editor December 20, 2024

The Oshkosh Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred in the 1000 block of Michigan St. Dec. 18. OPD officers received a report of gunshots on the city’s south side at 9:28 p.m....

Advance-Titan File Photo -- OFD puts out a fire on Jackson Street.

Oshkosh Fire Department offers fire safety tips for Christmas

Isaac Pischer, Assistant News Editor December 20, 2024

The holiday season is here, which means that the likelihood of fires is increased, and with that, the need for extra diligence.  According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the three...

Menominee Park Zoo welcomes black bear, three foxes

Menominee Park Zoo welcomes black bear, three foxes

Jacob Link, Managing Editor December 16, 2024

The Menominee Park Zoo welcomed a bear and three foxes to the park Dec. 15 during a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Bear and Fox Exhibit. The ceremony was free to the public and allowed visitors...

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