Milwaukee stray dog bite; experts urge caution helping animals

Animal experts urge people to report stray dogs instead of chasing or cornering them after a Milwaukee police officer was bitten while responding to a loose animal call.

Experts urge caution helping animals after Milwaukee officer bitten by dog
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Animal experts urge people to report stray dogs instead of chasing or cornering them after a Milwaukee police officer was bitten while responding to a loose animal call.

Ridglan Farms beagles: Protest calls for release of remaining dogs

Activists returned to Ridglan Farms on Saturday, seeking the release of hundreds of dogs that are still inside the Wisconsin dog breeding facility.

Here's how much it costs to own a dog or cat in 2026

If it feels like caring for your pet has gotten a lot more expensive lately, you’re not alone: the cost of dog and pet parenthood has risen 15% over the past year.

West Bend dog groomer under investigation for animal mistreatment

A groomer in West Bend is under investigation for mistreating animals. It comes after a video of her handling a dog went viral.

West Bend dog abuse investigation, incident caught on video
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A groomer in West Bend is under investigation for mistreating animals. It comes after a video of her handling a dog went viral.

Protect Wisconsin turtles during nesting season, DNR offers tips

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages everyone to help turtles by slowing down on roadways, reporting crossings, and protecting nests during turtle nesting season.

No kids, more dogs, and family-style platters: Welcome to the future of dining

Ditch the kids, bring the dogs. That’s the message from diners who overwhelmingly want to eat at places where they do not have to worry about children interrupting their meals. 

Ridglan Farms beagles: Dog with cancer adopted by Wisconsin family

A Mukwonago family who fostered a Ridglan Farms beagle, Bailey, decided to adopt her despite a cancer diagnosis that could cut her life short.

Ridglan Farms beagles: Rescued dogs find homes, see their stories

Earlier this month, hundreds of beagles were freed from Wisconsin's Ridglan Farms. Now, many of them are fitting into their new families.

Milwaukee dog attack; officer out of hospital, dogs euthanized

A Milwaukee police officer bitten during a loose animal call near 106th and Bender on Monday was released from the hospital, and police said both dogs shot by officers were euthanized.

Racine Zoo baby bighorn sheep, second born this month

The Racine Zoo has welcomed a new baby to its bighorn sheep family, a week after the zoo announced the arrival of two adults and another baby.

Milwaukee County Zoo mourns Chinese alligator Yin, resident since 1995

Milwaukee County Zoo said Yin, a nearly 41-year-old Chinese alligator who arrived in 1995, was euthanized earlier this month after months of mobility issues and treatment for a spinal lesion.

African stork in Wisconsin: Safari Lake Geneva owner recalls rescue

A stork native to Africa had been spotted across northeast Wisconsin for weeks. Now, it has a home – for now – at Safari Lake Geneva.

Ridglan Farms beagles: Hundreds of dogs remain inside
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Rescue groups have removed all 1,500 beagles they bought from Ridglan Farms. Now, they say they intend to "kick-start" discussions with the Wisconsin breeding facility about the estimated hundreds of dogs still inside.

Ridglan Farms beagles: Hundreds of dogs remain inside, what's next?

Rescue groups have removed 1,500 beagles they bought from Ridglan Farms. Now, they intend to "kick-start" discussions about the dogs still inside.

African stork in Wisconsin captured, Safari Lake Geneva says

A marabou stork, native to Africa but presumed to have escaped captivity before being spotted across northeast Wisconsin, has been captured.