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Man stabbed to death at Oshkosh's Menominee Park after large fight, teen arrested
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities launched a homicide investigation after a man was found stabbed to death near Oshkosh's Menominee Park on Saturday night. Officers with the Oshkosh Police Department say the stabbing happened inside Menominee Park in the 1200 block of East Irving Avenue in Oshkosh. Man flown to hospital with life-threatening injuries after head-on collision in Outagamie County Around 11 p.m. on July 5, officers were initially called to a crash in the 900 block of East Irving Avenue, where they found a man with multiple stab wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Further investigation revealed a fight taking place between 'several' people who were at Menominee Park. Officers say that is when the fight escalated, leading to the man being stabbed. The Fond du Lac Police Department later helped to arrest a 19-year-old man from Fond du Lac for first-degree intentional homicide. Firework goes off in basement of Sheboygan County home, one injured Anyone with relevant information on the deadly stabbing is asked to contact Detective Krueger at the Oshkosh Police Department at (920) 236-5700. Local 5 will provide an update to this story when more details are released. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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a day ago
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Oshkosh police investigating a homicide after finding stabbed body near Menominee Park
The Oshkosh Police Department is investigating a homicide after finding a deceased male who had suffered multiple stab wounds on July 5. A 19-year-old man from Fond Du Lac has been taken into jail for first degree intentional homicide in connection with the person's death, according to information released by police on July 6. According to Oshkosh police, officers were dispatched to a car accident at the 900 block of E. Irving Ave. around 11 p.m. on Saturday. Once police arrived, they found the adult male driver deceased with multiple stab wounds. According to police, the stabbing is connected to a "physical altercation" between several people at nearby Menominee Park. The situation escalated and "resulted in one adult male being stabbed," according to the police news release from July 6. Menominee Park is less than a mile away from the location where the body was found. It is located on the western shore of Lake Winnebago in Oshkosh. Cleo Krejci covers K-12 education and workforce development as a Report For America corps member based at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Contact her at CKrejci@ or follow her on Twitter @_CleoKrejci. For more information about Report for America, visit This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Body found stabbed near Menominee Park in Oshkosh, police say
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a day ago
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1 dies in fatal stabbing at Menominee Park in Oshkosh, Fond du Lac man in custody
OSHKOSH – A 19-year-old Fond du Lac man is in custody after police say a man was the victim of a fatal stabbing inside Menominee Park Saturday night. Oshkosh Police Department said officers were dispatched to a car crash in the 900 block of East Irving Avenue at around 11 p.m. July 5. When they arrived, they found the driver had suffered multiple stab wounds and was deceased. Police said further investigation revealed a physical altercation had occurred between several individuals inside Menominee Park in the 1200 block of East Irving Avenue. That altercation, according to police, escalated and resulted in the man being stabbed. Read more: Oshkosh police arrest 49-year-old man after methamphetamine seized in searches of two residences A 19-year-old Fond du Lac man, whose name was not released, was taken to jail on suspicion of first-degree intentional homicide. Anyone with information about the incident can contact Detective Krueger at the Oshkosh Police Department at 920-236-5700 or remain anonymous by reporting tips to Winnebago County Crime Stoppers at 920-231-8477 or through the P3 app. Contact Brandon Reid at breid@ This article originally appeared on Oshkosh Northwestern: Stabbing death at Menominee Park in Oshkosh: Fond du Lac man arrested
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3 days ago
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Oshkosh residents are advised to buy only legal fireworks. What to know ahead of July 4.
OSHKOSH – Law enforcement is looking to crack down on illegal fireworks. The Oshkosh Police Department said in a June news release officers will be inspecting local dealers and stores to ensure illegal fireworks are not being sold to people who do not possess permits to buy those fireworks. OPD said officers also will respond to fireworks complaints 'to determine if a violation has occurred.' 'Fireworks may be enjoyable, but they can also cause distress to many in our community, especially those with PTSD or noise sensitivities,' OPD said. 'Loud explosions can also have a negative effect on pets, causing them undue stress and potential harm.' Read more: Tree-Ripe Fruit Co.'s Peach Stop Truck events slated in Oshkosh. Here's where and when. estimates consumer fireworks are a $1.9 billion industry in the U.S. as more Americans commemorate holidays like Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Labor Day and Veterans Day by setting off firecrackers and bottle rockets. But Chapter 13 Section 13-6 (C) of Oshkosh's municipal codes states 'no person may sell, possess or use fireworks, as that term is defined by Section 167.10(1) of the Wisconsin Statutes as may be amended from time to time, within the City; except that the use of fireworks may be allowed by appropriate permit issued by the fire chief.' Risk of injuries and property damage are also reasons for the city's restrictions on fireworks. According to Wisconsin Emergency Management, fireworks-related injuries in the state resulted in 126 emergency room visits in 2024, with a quarter of those being children younger than 18. In October, the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office said a 41-year-old man was hospitalized after fireworks exploded and severely damaged his left hand as he was using a power tool to disassemble it. Residents are advised to call 911 in case of an emergency. Non-emergency numbers are 920-236-5700 for the city of Oshkosh and 920-236-7300 for Winnebago County. Read more: Oshkosh Pride's annual event June 29 brings headliners Kat and the Hurricane The following fireworks are legal in Oshkosh: Sparklers Stationary cones Toy snakes Smoke bombs Caps Noise makers Confetti poppers (with less than one-half grain of explosive) More: What should be on your Oshkosh bucket list? Here's our guide to the 8 best things to do this summer. Roman candles Firecrackers Bottle rockets Mortars Anything that explodes or leaves the ground (only individuals/groups with a government-issued permit are allowed to use these fireworks) Fines for juveniles are as follow: First offense: $105 Second offense: $155 Third offense: $505 Fines for adults are as follow: First offense: $295 Second offense: $421 Third offense: $1,397.50 Contact Justin Marville at jmarville@ and follow him on X (formerly Twitter) at @justinmarville. This article originally appeared on Oshkosh Northwestern: Fireworks in Oshkosh: What's legal and not legal in Winnebago County?
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3 days ago
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Oshkosh police plan to crack down on fireworks. Here's what's legal and what's not.
OSHKOSH – Law enforcement is looking to crack down on illegal fireworks. Oshkosh Police Department said in a news release June 2 officers will be inspecting local dealers and stores to ensure illegal fireworks are not being sold to people who do not possess permits to buy those fireworks. OPD said officers also will be responding to fireworks complaints 'to determine if a violation has occurred.' 'Fireworks may be enjoyable, but they can also cause distress to many in our community, especially those with PTSD or noise sensitivities,' OPD said. 'Loud explosions can also have a negative effect on pets, causing them undue stress and potential harm.' Read more: 19 summer events in Oshkosh that can't be missed, from Waterfest to AirVenture & XRoads41 The statement comes ahead of the city's Independence Day celebrations, with July 4 being the day the most fireworks are purchased and used, according to Google trends analysis. estimates consumer fireworks are a $1.9 billion industry in the U.S. as more Americans commemorate holidays like Memorial Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day and Juneteenth by setting off firecrackers and bottle rockets. But Chapter 13 Section 13-6 (C) of Oshkosh's municipal codes states 'no person may sell, possess or use fireworks, as that term is defined by Section 167.10(1) of the Wisconsin Statutes as may be amended from time to time, within the City; except that the use of fireworks may be allowed by appropriate permit issued by the fire chief.' According to Wisconsin Emergency Management, fireworks-related injuries in the state resulted in 126 emergency room visits in 2024, with a quarter of those being children younger than 18. In October, the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office said a 41-year-old man was hospitalized after fireworks exploded and severely damaged his left hand as he was using a power tool to disassemble it. Read more: Oshkosh Pride's annual event June 29 brings headliners Kat and the Hurricane The following fireworks are legal in Oshkosh: Sparklers Stationary cones Toy snakes Smoke bombs Caps Noise makers Confetti poppers (with less than one-half grain of explosive) Roman candles Firecrackers Bottle rockets Mortars Anything that explodes or leaves the ground (only individuals/groups with a government-issued permit are allowed to use these fireworks) Fines for juveniles are as follow: First offense: $105; Second offense: $155; and Third offense: $505. Fines for adults are as follow: First offense: $295; Second offense: $421; and Third offense: $1,397.50. Contact Justin Marville at jmarville@ and follow him on X (formerly Twitter) at @justinmarville. This article originally appeared on Oshkosh Northwestern: Fireworks in Oshkosh: What's legal and not legal? What's the fine?
