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Independent Student Newspaper of UW Oshkosh Campuses

The Advance-Titan

Independent Student Newspaper of UW Oshkosh Campuses

The Advance-Titan

Oshkosh man charged in child pornography sting

Oshkosh man charged in child pornography sting

Sophia Voight, Opinion Editor and Writer July 6, 2020

A 51-year-old Oshkosh man is one of 65 people arrested or charged as part of an international investigation to arrest distributors and manufacturers of child pornography. Martin McKeever was charged...

Former IT specialist pleads not guilty to UW Oshkosh theft

Former IT specialist pleads not guilty to UW Oshkosh theft

Sophia Voight, Opinion Editor and Writer July 2, 2020

Former UW Oshkosh IT Specialist Michael Van Vonderen pleaded not guilty to charges of theft of movable property from the university valued between $10,000 and $100,000 during an arraignment hearing in...

Oshkosh couple opens porch for community conversations

Oshkosh couple opens porch for community conversations

Kaitlyn Scoville, Copy Desk Chief and Writer July 1, 2020

On the porch of a red and green painted house, an old retired couple sits outside on wicker chairs awaiting their next guests. The table between them holds drinks and a container of varied dog treats. An...

Oshkosh to lose $170 million from AirVenture cancellation

Oshkosh to lose $170 million from AirVenture cancellation

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor July 1, 2020

Each summer, over 600,000 aviation enthusiasts descend on Oshkosh, boosting the local economy. This year, however, there will be no visitors roaming the streets and no additional revenue for businesses...

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...

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