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2 months ago | 
thenorthwestern.com | Daphne Lemke |Oshkosh Northwestern
OSHKOSH – Why should summer hold all the fun? With cold weather and precipitation upon us, kids and adults alike may get restless at home, looking for anything to do to get a break from homework or unwind from their jobs. Sledding is a classic pastime to help remedy this, offering the combined thrill of zipping downhill and feeling the brisk winter air against your face. Between weekends, snow days and winter break, there are plenty of opportunities to awaken your sense of winter adventure.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
thenorthwestern.com | Oshkosh Northwestern
When President-elect Donald Trump landed at the Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport back in October, he used a unique prop: a garbage truck decked out in the Trump campaign logo. That moment went viral, and it will now be revisited again on Monday, for Inauguration Day. Three Trump-decaled trucks are expected to make an appearance Monday near the U.S. Capitol when Trump is sworn into office.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
thenorthwestern.com | Oshkosh Northwestern
Show Caption Hide Caption Giannis, Doc Rivers and Brook Lopez react to the Bucks' win over MagicGiannis Antetokounmpo, Doc Rivers and Brook Lopez react to the Milwaukee Bucks' 109-106 win over the Orlando Magic on Jan. 10, 2024. The Milwaukee Bucks look to win for the fifth time in six games tonight against the Orlando Magic and further prove their blowout loss in New York on Jan. 12 was a hiccup in a stretch of solid play as opposed to a harbinger of another series of up-and-down performances.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
thenorthwestern.com | Oshkosh Northwestern
Show Caption Hide Caption Packers safety Xavier McKinney loved his first season in Green BayPackers safety Xavier McKinney talks about wrapping up a strong first season with the Packers, earning first-team All-Pro honors. These Green Bay Packers aren't wasting any time. Two of the team leaders are making their intentions known early in the offseason.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
thenorthwestern.com | Oshkosh Northwestern
Show Caption Hide Caption Climb 230-ft up the Milwaukee Brewer's catwalkTake a climb up the 230-foot high catwalk at the Milwaukee Brewer's American Family Field. The Milwaukee Brewers brought in another intriguing international signing class Wednesday, following in step with a trend of significant strides taken by the organization recently in this area.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
thenorthwestern.com | Oshkosh Northwestern
Show Caption Hide Caption Trump nominates former Rep. and current Fox host Sean Duffy for Secretary of TransportationDonald Trump has nominated former Wisconsin representative and current Fox Business co-host Sean Duffy to serve as Secretary of Transportation. WASHINGTON – Former Wisconsin Republican Congressman Sean Duffy emerged from a Senate hearing Wednesday with bipartisan support on his path to become the next leader of the federal Department of Transportation.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
thenorthwestern.com | Oshkosh Northwestern
Show Caption Hide Caption California wildfire: Lost pets take emergency rescue flight to safetyDuring the devastating Southern California wildfires, two nonprofits partnered up to fly 84 pets from Burbank Airport to a no-kill shelter in Utah. Wisconsin U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson is joining a growing number of congressional Republicans calling for conditions to be attached to federal aid for California amid devastating wildfires that have left at least 25 dead.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
thenorthwestern.com | Oshkosh Northwestern
After months of deadlock and more than 15 months of war, Israel and the militant group Hamas reached a fresh Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal Wednesday, according to a U.S. official. The deal, still not publicly announced, includes a six-week initial ceasefire phase and the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, and the release of hostages held by Hamas in exchange for Palestinian detainees held by Israel, an official briefed on the negotiations said.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
thenorthwestern.com | Oshkosh Northwestern
State budget season is approaching in Wisconsin, which means you’re bound to start hearing words like “surplus” and “rainy day fund.”Lawmakers craft a new spending plan every two years. Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and Republicans who control the Legislature often disagree on whether to spend the state’s extra funds on programs, or give it back as tax cuts. Evers touted the state’s current financial standing in a post to X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, on Dec. 28, 2024.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
thenorthwestern.com | Oshkosh Northwestern
Show Caption Hide Caption Packers coach Matt LaFleur addresses media after 2024 season endsPackers coach Matt LaFleur talks about the state of the team as they move on to the offseason and look ahead to 2025. After a disappointing playoff loss to the Philadelphia Eagles — and third consecutive loss — to end the 2024 season, the Green Bay Packers face a lot of questions heading into their offseason. You probably have questions about the Packers, too.
