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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

Police: You may face a $232 fine for using illegal fireworks in Oshkosh

Police: You may face a $232 fine for using illegal fireworks in Oshkosh

June 29, 2020

The Oshkosh Police Department is reminding citizens that some fireworks that can be purchased locally are illegal to possess or use in the city of Oshkosh and could result in a $232 fine. According...

UW Oshkosh research indicates 2016 election was a reckoning for journalists

UW Oshkosh research indicates 2016 election was a ‘reckoning’ for journalists

June 26, 2020

New research indicates the 2016 U.S. presidential election served as a point of “reckoning” for journalists, according a UW Oshkosh media sociologist. Reporters covering the election had to dramatically...

Wisconsin DHS launches data dashboard to help make informed local decisions

Wisconsin DHS launches data dashboard to help make informed local decisions

June 23, 2020

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) launched a new data dashboard today designed to give Wisconsinites the tools to effectively respond to COVID-19. “Our fight against COVID-19 isn’t...

USA Today: Winnebago County has the fastest growing number of COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin

USA Today: Winnebago County has the fastest growing number of COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin

June 22, 2020

An article published June 20 by USA Today identified Winnebago County as the county with the fastest growing number of COVID-19 cases in the state. Using COVID-19 data from state and local health departments,...

Oshkosh Police investigating alleged altercation between officer and resident

Oshkosh Police investigating alleged altercation between officer and resident

June 22, 2020

The Oshkosh Police Department is investigating allegations against officers, according to an OPD press release. Today the department was made aware of a social media post that alleged that officers...

Oshkosh Public Library to resume curbside pickup June 22

Oshkosh Public Library to resume curbside pickup June 22

June 19, 2020

The Oshkosh Public Library will again offer curbside pickup of library materials starting June 22. Service was suspended on June 10 after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19. The affected staff...

Former four-term Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson has been named interim president of the UW System.

Tommy Thompson to serve as UW System interim president

June 19, 2020

The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents President Andrew S. Petersen today announced that former Gov. Tommy G. Thompson has agreed to serve as UW System Interim President effective July 1. The...

UW Oshkosh releases June COVID-19 economic impact survey results

UW Oshkosh releases June COVID-19 economic impact survey results

June 18, 2020

Wisconsin businesses continue to demonstrate resilience during the pandemic as 41% of respondents to a UW Oshkosh statewide economic survey indicate they have introduced or expanded online services...

Kaitlyn Scoville / The Advance-Titan — Christian Leiske holding up two of his signs as he protests outside his home.

‘I’m going to stand out here until I see some sort of change’

Kaitlyn Scoville, Copy Desk Chief and Writer June 17, 2020

Across the street from Bob’s Mini Mart on Ohio Street, a man stands outside holding “Black Lives Matter” posters for cars passing by. That man is 24-year-old Christian Leiske, who doesn’t let...

Residents voice concerns over amendment giving county health officer enforcement powers

Residents voice concerns over amendment giving county health officer enforcement powers

Sophia Voight, Opinion Editor and Writer June 17, 2020

A proposed ordinance that would give the Winnebago County health officer power to enforce measures to prevent the spread of communicable diseases was met with opposition from the public at the County Board...

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