Ridglan Farms' lawsuit accusing Dane4Dogs of "extortion" dismissed

The U.S. Constitution protects free speech even if it is aimed at shutting down a business. A case in Dane County bears that out.

Open Record: Power Surge

This week on Open Record, FOX6's Carl Deffenbaugh, Bryan Polcyn and Jason Calvi explore the extreme electricity demands and water use concerns of data centers.

Ridglan Farms under pressure; activists plan large-scale dog rescue

Animal rights activists say they may carry out a mass “open rescue" of dogs at Ridglan Farms, arguing animals remain at risk before the breeder surrenders its license by July 1.

Activists plan large-scale dog rescue
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Animal rights activists say they are preparing what they call an "open rescue" of dogs still housed at Ridglan Farms, a Wisconsin beagle breeding facility that is set to surrender its breeding license later this year.

Open Record: Benched

In this episode of Open Record, FOX's Carl Deffenbaugh, Bryan Polcyn and Bill Miston recap the Judge Hannah Dugan trial, the political fallout and what comes next.

FOX6 Investigators: 2025 in Review
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The biggest investigations on the issued that impact you. FOX6 Investigators share what our team has done in 2025.

Milwaukee County Judge Dugan trial: Impact of staircase on the trial

One of the key elements in the Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan trial is a staircase that Eduardo Flores-Ruiz never took.

Judge Hannah Dugan trial: Federal immigration policy in courthouses

For years, courthouses were considered a protected space where immigration arrests could only happen in rare circumstances, so when and why did that change?

Federal immigration policy within courthouses
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For years, courthouses were considered a protected space where immigration arrests could only happen in rare circumstances, so when and why did that change?

Open Record: Best of 2025

FOX6 Investigators explore some of the biggest topics of the year in the award-winning Open Record video podcast series "Best of 2025."

Open Record: Tightening the Leash

More than a half-million Americans with disabilities depend on service dogs to cope with daily life.

'Bogus' emotional support animal letters; Wisconsin investigates psychologist
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A Waukesha County business says it can help you get approved to live with your dog or cat – even if your landlord won't allow pets. It's a service one psychology expert calls "professional nonsense."

Wisconsin lawmakers tighten the leash on fake service animals
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The Wisconsin State Assembly and Senate have both passed a bill that creates a fine for individuals with "fake" service animals or false documentation of an emotional support animal.

'Bogus' emotional support animal letters; Wisconsin investigates psychologist

A Waukesha County business says it can help you get approved to live with your dog or cat – even if your landlord won't allow pets. It's a service one psychology expert calls "professional nonsense."

Fake service animals, ESAs; Wisconsin lawmakers tighten the leash

More than a half-million Americans with disabilities depend on service dogs to cope with daily life, but Wisconsin lawmakers say some pet owners are taking advantage.

Open Record: Brain Trust

FOX6 Investigators are in the courtroom when a Milwaukee County judge dismisses a lawsuit against Children's Wisconsin for throwing out a donated brain.

Donated brain thrown out; lawsuit dismissed
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Children's Wisconsin is off the hook after mistakenly throwing out a donated brain. On Monday, Nov. 17, a Milwaukee County judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by the donor's parents.

Donated brain thrown out; lawsuit against Children's Wisconsin dismissed

Children's Wisconsin is off the hook after mistakenly throwing out a donated brain. On Monday, Nov. 17, a Milwaukee County judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by the donor's parents.

Open Record: The Next Step

From things like contracts and writing checks, the transition to senior living can be costly.

Milwaukee hit-and-run, revoked driver’s case postponed again
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The victim of a violent hit-and-run will have to wait for justice – again. A Milwaukee County judge agreed to postpone a plea and sentencing for the revoked driver who is accused of running her over back in 2022.