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During the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh event, Wittman Regional Airport transforms its taxiways into runways to accommodate over 21,000 aircraft operations in a week, making it the busiest airport in the world temporarily, with precise coordination by FAA controllers and specialized procedures.
President-elect Donald Trump's transition team is reportedly considering canceling the U.S. Postal Service's contracts with Ford and Oshkosh for electrifying its delivery fleet. This move, which could be announced early in Trump's administration, would face legal challenges due to the USPS's governing board. The USPS plans to purchase 66,000 electric vehicles by 2028, supported by a $3 billion congressional allocation in 2023. Trump's team is also considering ending a $7500 consumer tax credit for electric vehicle purchases.
Donald Trump's transition team is considering canceling the U.S. Postal Service's contracts to electrify its delivery fleet, aligning with Trump's campaign promises to reverse President Biden's climate policies. This move could affect multibillion-dollar contracts with companies like Oshkosh and Ford for electric mail trucks and charging stations. While Oshkosh shares fell following the news, analysts suggest a complete cancellation is unlikely, though a shift towards more fuel-powered vehicles could occur. The USPS's autonomous status may complicate any contract changes.
Internet sleuths have identified the original location of the Backrooms photo as a HobbyTown store's RC car racetrack in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, solving a long-standing internet mystery.
Scott Meyer, a 52-year-old man from Oshkosh, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to over 10 years in federal prison for attempted child enticement. Meyer exchanged sexual messages with an undercover officer, whom he believed to be a 15-year-old girl, and requested explicit photos while encouraging her to run away from home. He was arrested when he planned to meet the girl for sex. This is not Meyer's first offense, as he had previously committed a similar crime in Shawano County. After serving his prison sentence, Meyer will be subject to a lifetime of supervised release.
Four people were killed and two injured in separate aircraft crashes before a major air show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. A vintage military training craft crashed into Lake Winnebago, while a helicopter and a gyrocopter collided midair at Wittman Regional Airport. The victims' identities have not been released, and the causes of the accidents are under investigation. The air show proceeded as scheduled after a short delay.
Four people were killed and two others were injured in two separate aircraft accidents near Oshkosh, Wisconsin. A mid-air collision between a helicopter and a gyrocopter resulted in two deaths and two injuries. In another incident, a small plane crashed into Lake Winnebago, killing both occupants. The crashes occurred near Wittman Regional Airport, where the Experimental Aircraft Association's annual fly-in convention was taking place. The FAA and NTSB are investigating both accidents.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating two separate plane crashes near Oshkosh, Wisconsin. One small aircraft crashed into Lake Winnebago, and a recovery search is underway for the two people on board. In a separate incident, a mid-air collision occurred between two aircraft near Wittman Regional Airport. Multiple agencies are involved in the rescue and recovery efforts.
Two ultralight aircraft collided mid-air and landed on top of a parked airplane at the EAA AirVenture grounds in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is currently investigating the incident. Aircraft operations were temporarily halted, but the afternoon air show is now underway. Further updates will be provided as more details emerge.
A T-6 Texan aircraft with two occupants crashed into Lake Winnebago between Oshkosh and Neenah. Recovery efforts are ongoing, with multiple agencies involved in the emergency response. The plane was reportedly maneuvering before rapidly descending from about 3,000 feet altitude. The lake is about 20 feet deep with poor visibility. This is the fourth crash in the region during the EAA's AirVenture event, but it's unclear if the plane in this crash is connected to the event.
An Oshkosh man was arrested after leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase through multiple counties in Wisconsin. The 21-year-old driver was stopped and apprehended in Dodge County, where authorities suspected him of impaired driving and drug use. He is now facing charges including OWI 2nd offense and recklessly endangering safety.