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🌱 How an Omro mom’s tragedy could change Wisconsin infant death investigations

Omro, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Omro! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How an Omro mom’s tragedy could change Wisconsin infant death investigations

Also on today's calendar: Doozey: Mac N Brew Fest.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Cooler; breezy in the morning, with a high of 60 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 64, low: 47.
  • Friday: Warmer; a morning shower, with a high of 77 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Wisconsin mothers push for statewide protocol and compassion in sudden infant death probes (fox11online.com) — An Omro mother who lost her infant son is helping lead a push for a new Wisconsin “Percy and Parker Act” to standardize and humanize sudden infant death investigations. Working with another grieving mother from Marshfield, she’s urging lawmakers to adopt clear, compassionate statewide protocols so families aren’t treated like suspects while still allowing thorough investigations.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Congratulations 2026 graduates🎉!
    Graduation comes with big changes—new job, new place, new responsibilities. It’s also a good time to review your insurance coverage and make sure it… (Nextdoor )
  • NEB Corp. posted a job opening for Student Customer Service Representative in Omro. Apply here.
  • Advocate Aurora Health posted a job opening for HOUSEKEEPING; FT, 2nd shift in Oshkosh. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Omro here.

🗞 Nearby News

Winneconne

  • These 10 Small Town Wisconsin Diners Have Locals Coming Back Again And Again (takingthekids.com)
  • Monday Boys Golf; Warhawks Fall Just Short Of 1st Place (tchdailynews.com)

Oshkosh

  • Upgrades coming to Franklin Elementary School in Oshkosh; funded by successful referendum (wtaq.com)
  • Oshkosh council approves Woodman's plan to redevelop Shops at Oshkosh (thenorthwestern.com)
  • Biannual pub crawl in Oshkosh faces scrutiny after rise in violent disturbances (wtaq.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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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