Schofield has applied for a DNR grant to buy land to expand a city park and improve lake access. The 0.13-acre purchase would enhance outdoor activities but may lead to hunting and trapping restrictions.

Red Arrow Park's Slice of Ice in Milwaukee is opening with free skate rentals from 4-6 p.m. Regular rentals will be $8-$11, with special rates and services available. The rink offers ADA sleds and skate helpers for inclusivity.

The Milwaukee County Zoo's oldest river hippo, Patti, was humanely euthanized due to severe distress and declining health. She lived to be 55, surpassing the average hippo lifespan.

The Racine Zoo has euthanized Mac, a 19-year-old Masai giraffe, due to age-related health issues after treatments for conditions like arthritis failed to maintain his quality of life.

Invasive silver carp have been detected in Wisconsin's Chippewa and Black rivers, alarming local communities and prompting efforts to control their spread.

Ice Castles will not build its "Winter Realms" attraction in Lake Geneva this season due to warm winters, with CEO expressing nostalgia and hopes for future innovation.

Milwaukee officials presented plans for revitalizing Swing Park under the Holton Street Bridge, now dubbed The Landing at Tannery Row, with new amenities and safety improvements following past violence.

Washington County receives a grant from TC Energy for the Glacier Hills Lakefront Development Project, aiming to enhance Friess Lake's quality and accessibility, including ADA-compliant amenities.