Dane County approved a $6.41M purchase and conservation easement to return 165 acres with burial mounds and Yahara River frontage to the Ho-Chunk Nation.

Mistari, a zebra foal at the Milwaukee County Zoo, was euthanized after a severe leg injury that vets said couldn't be repaired. A necropsy is planned.

A funding standoff left two Wisconsin hatcheries closed and stocking pared back, sparking alarm from anglers and small‑town businesses. Officials say timing and staffing make quick fixes unlikely.

A black bear walked through backyards in Slinger early Tuesday and was caught on video; wildlife officials say it may be a young bear exploring new territory.

Hikers at Lion's Den Gorge say signs, rope and a trail camera are blocking a longtime Lake Michigan route north toward Port Washington.

A DNR grant and pledged matching funds have opened the door to a "super splash pad" at Washington Park where the pool has been boarded up since 2019. County and neighbors will shape the design this summer.

Storms and high water have chewed through Sheridan Park's bluff; neighbors launched a petition and a May 19 town hall could push Milwaukee County to act.

A federal TRO paused Lac du Flambeau's restrictions, allowing licensed anglers to fish walleye and musky on many Northwoods lakes while the dispute moves through court.

Milwaukee County Zoo opened the $22.6M Ladish Co. Foundation Rhino Care Center, pairing Eastern black rhinos Zuri and Kianga in a new conservation‑focused habitat.

A large non‑native snake was found dead along County Highway Z north of Hillside School in Iowa County; the sheriff's office says it is investigating and seeking tips.

Brittany, 45, was euthanized after a recent decline in health. Zoo officials say a UW‑Madison necropsy will follow and results may take months.

Milwaukee County parks and state officials say coyotes are entering pup season and may be more visible and protective. Keep pets close and report aggressive sightings.

Wisconsin’s flagship stewardship fund may lapse in June as lawmakers stall reauthorization, threatening land buys and local grants across the state.