Environment
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Has cooler fall weather finally arrived in Wisconsin?
Has cooler fall weather finally arrived in Wisconsin?
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Millions of birds have already migrated south for winter. What to know about fall migration in Wisconsin.
What to know the Wisconsin bird migration.
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Madison’s Henry Vilas Zoo is about to get even cooler with arrival of new polar bear
The Henry Vilas Zoo is getting ready to welcome a new polar bear to its crew. Here’s everything you need to know about Nora’s arrival from the Oregon Zoo.
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‘Magnificent’ monarch migration has begun, with sightings in WI
Wildlife experts call this a magical time of year as monarch butterflies have begun their migration from their northern breeding grounds to Central Mexico for the winter, with recent sightings in Wisconsin.
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Your guide to Wisconsin’s 4 entries in the National Park System
There may not be any National Parks in Wisconsin, but the state isn’t lacking in National Park System entries. Learn about all four.
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DNR releases updated Wisconsin gray wolf population estimate
The gray wolf in Wisconsin and most other states has been protected under the federal Endangered Species Act since February 2022.
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How many times has Wisconsin received FEMA aid, and how long did a decision take?
It’s been eight days since Democratic Gov. Tony Evers asked President Donald Trump to declare a major disaster and open up federal aid for the August floods that hammered southeast Wisconsin.
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Deer hunter discovers rare subtropical wood stork in the wilds of Wisconsin
A very rare and apparently very confused subtropical wood stork somehow found its way to the wilds of Wisconsin.
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Record-shattering flood hits Milwaukee County
Neighborhoods across Milwaukee County are continuing to recover from record-shattering flooding over the weekend. Inundated basements, entire portions of Wauwatosa seemingly underwater, people fleeing the Wisconsin State Fair which shut down early amid rising floodwater and reports of cars literally floating away down roadways all followed the torrential downpour which began Aug. 9.
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Summer time is swimming time. Here’s how to avoid 4 common Wisconsin lake hazards
Swimming and playing around Wisconsin waters is a natural and healthy pleasure. But before you slip into your swimsuit, grab your goggles and pack your pail and shovel (you know, for the sandcastles), it’s a good idea to be aware of the hazards that can have an impact on your health and safety.
