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Students celebrate 10 years of ‘Humans of Oshkosh’ project

Students celebrate 10 years of ‘Humans of Oshkosh’ project

OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) – Everybody has a story to tell, and for the past decade, students at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh have been willing to listen. UWO lecturer Grace Lim created the ‘Humans of Oshkosh’ project about 10 years ago. Students go out in the community, talk with people, and share their stories for…READ MORE

Brandon Woodruff secures win during rehab assignment with Timber Rattlers

Brandon Woodruff secures win during rehab assignment with Timber Rattlers

(WFRV) – On Wednesday afternoon, Brewers’ starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff picked up the win during his rehab assignment with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. In a matinee affair with the West Michigan Whitecaps, Woodruff pitched 5.2 innings while striking out three batters and only allowing three hits. The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers secured the 4-2 win to…READ MORE

Xavier High School appoints new principal, will start July 1

Xavier High School appoints new principal, will start July 1

APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – Administrators with Xavier High School announced on Tuesday the appointment of a new principal. In a release, William Welch was announced as the new principal for Xavier High School. The newly appointed principal comes after former principal, Mike Mauthe, was let go in November of 2024 for violating school policy. Welch…READ MORE

Memorial wall in Appleton honors 1,249 Vietnam veterans who never made it home

Memorial wall in Appleton honors 1,249 Vietnam veterans who never made it home

APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV)  –  A permanent memorial wall honoring Wisconsin natives who died during the Vietnam War was officially dedicated Tuesday, marking 50 years to the day since the war ended on April 30, 1975. The Wisconsin Vietnam Veterans Wall, located behind the Vets and Friends Coffee House on North Richmond Street, features the names…READ MORE