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.

Milwaukee hit-and-run, revoked driver's case postponed – again

A Milwaukee County judge agreed to postpone a plea and sentencing for the revoked driver who is accused of hit-and-run back in 2022.

Open Record: Gales of November

To commemorate five decades since the tragedy of the Edmund Fitzgerald, FOX6 has produced an all-new documentary that dives deep into the history and legacy of this Midwest legend.