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🌱 Omro police aided Winneconne investigators after three family members were found dead

Omro, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 4 min read

What's up Omro! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Omro police aided Winneconne investigators after three family members were found dead

Also on today's calendar: 2nd Annual Oshkosh's Funniest Comedian (Preliminary Round 4) and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Friday: Hazy sunshine, temps: high: 83, low: 64.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Jeffrey Manke got joint custody before Winneconne deaths, records show (thenorthwestern.com) — Omro residents should know local police assisted Winneconne authorities after three people, including two children, were found dead in a Division Street home on July 31. New court records show the father had just been granted joint legal custody in a finalized divorce that same day, and the investigation into the isolated incident remains ongoing.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Now's the time for hunters hoping to participate in the 2026 gun deer hunt for hunters with disabilities to contact and confirm their hunting location with a hunt sponsor before Sept.
    15, 2026. Sponsors have enrolled nearly 70,000 acres of land across 47 counties for this year's hunt taking place Oct. 3-11, 2026. Some properties… (Nextdoor )
  • Last August, heavy rainfall led to flooding in parts of southeastern Wisconsin, reminding us how quickly floodwaters can impact homes, businesses, and communities.
    While no one can predict when the next flood will happen, you can take time now to understand your insurance coverage. It's important to know that… (Nextdoor )
  • Tradesmen International, LLC posted a job opening for HVAC Technician in Omro. Apply here.
  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Team Member * in Oshkosh. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Omro here.

🗞 Nearby News

Winneconne

  • Dad was asked about guns before he, daughters found dead (lawandcrime.com)
  • Father, 2 daughters found dead inside home, police say (kptv.com)
  • Small Steps to Get Big Results with Balance of Nature (fox11online.com)

Oshkosh

  • MTSU Aerospace makes connections with flight industry at EAA AirVenture in Wisconsin (murfreesboro.com)
  • Backrooms: The Rise of Kane Parsons, Analog Horror, and the YouTube Movie That Changed Hollywood (joblo.com)

Ok Omro! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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