America 250: How a Wisconsin schoolhouse launched the GOP in 1854
A little white schoolhouse in Ripon, Wisconsin, is recognized as the birthplace of the Republican Party, where 30 people met in 1854 to oppose slavery.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
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America 250: How a Wisconsin schoolhouse launched the GOP in 1854
A little white schoolhouse in Ripon, Wisconsin, is recognized as the birthplace of the Republican Party, where 30 people met in 1854 to oppose slavery.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
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Big Dog Ranch says remaining beagles to be freed from Wis. lab, which agrees to close
A Wisconsin beagle breeder that supplied research labs is expected to close weeks after hundreds of rescued dogs were sent to Florida for adoption.
Jun 16, 2026Open source
Big Dog Ranch Rescue secures closure of Wisconsin beagle breeding facility, to relocate 475 dogs
Big Dog Ranch Rescue secured a deal to permanently close Ridglan Farms and relocate 475 remaining beagles.
Jun 16, 2026Open source
Interfaith vigil in Brazil protests detention of Palestinian activist
A crowd gathered outside the Clay County Jail on Sunday for an interfaith vigil seeking freedom for Salah Sarsour, a Wisconsin community leader and Palestini...
Jun 15, 2026Open source
Wisconsin beagle research facility that drew protests is closing as rescue group takes in dogs
A Wisconsin beagle research facility that’s drawn animal welfare protests is closing and its remaining dogs are being taken in by a Florida rescue group. B...
Jun 15, 2026Open source
Katie Koester of Effingham County Chamber completes first year at Institute for Organization Management
Katie Koester, President & CEO of the Effingham County Chamber, recently completed her first year at Institute for Organization Management, a four-year n...
Jun 15, 2026Open source
AP Trending SummaryBrief at 4:34 p.m. EDT
Wisconsin beagle research facility that drew protests is closing as rescue group takes in dogs A Wisconsin beagle research facility that’s drawn animal wel...
Jun 15, 2026Open source
Wisconsin beagle research facility closing as Florida rescue group takes in dogs
A Wisconsin beagle breeding and research facility that’s been the site of recent violent protests is closing, and its remaining dogs are being taken in by...
Jun 15, 2026Open source
Wisconsin beagle research facility that drew protests is closing as rescue group takes in dogs
A Wisconsin beagle research facility that’s drawn animal welfare protests is closing and its remaining dogs are being taken in by a Florida rescue group. B...
Jun 15, 2026Open source
Big Dog Ranch Rescue says animal research lab to close, remaining beagles to be freed
Big Dog Ranch Rescue in Loxahatchee Groves and the Center for a Humane Economy announced on Monday that 475 beagles remaining at a Wisconsin research lab are...
Jun 15, 2026Open source
Big Dog Ranch Rescue says animal research lab to close, remaining beagles to be freed
Big Dog Ranch Rescue in Loxahatchee Groves and the Center for a Humane Economy announced on Monday that 475 beagles remaining at a Wisconsin research lab are...
Jun 15, 2026Open source
Jets lock up OL Joe Tippmann with four-year, $62 million contract extension
Gang Green selected Tippmann in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft out of Wisconsin.
Jun 15, 2026Open source
Retiring bio station director’s love for lakes leaves lasting impact
The sophomore biology student was taking summer classes at the University of Notre Dame’s field station in Wisconsin when he came face-to-face with the wom...
Jun 15, 2026Open source
16-year-old killed in Sacramento shooting, police say
The Sacramento Police Department said the 16-year-old was found on Wisconsin avenue with a gunshot wound.
Jun 15, 2026Open source
Wisconsin Supreme Court agrees to hear second congressional maps challenge
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear a second challenge to the state's congressional maps.
Jun 14, 2026Open source
Wisconsin Rep. Gwen Moore introduces bill to repeal federal school voucher tax credit
“Instead of vouchers and tax cuts for billionaires, we could be investing more in Title I funding to serve low-income students,” Moore said.
Jun 14, 2026Open source
Wisconsin Originals: Father-and-son inventors the Tranes spur manufacturing in La Crosse
Reuben Trane, co-founder of The Trane Company, made significant contributions to the HVAC field, notably the invention of the convector radiator, earning him...
Jun 14, 2026Open source
Wisconsin Rowing Hall of Fame ceremony honors legendary coach Randy “Jabo” Jablonic
The inaugural Wisconsin Rowing Hall of Fame ceremony brought together generations of Badger rowers to celebrate the legacy of longtime coach Randy “Jabo”...
Jun 14, 2026Open source
Today's Forecast Southeast Wisconsin weather: Comfortable Week Ahead Lauren Larsen
Today's Forecast Southeast Wisconsin weather: Comfortable Week Ahead Lauren Larsen
Jun 14, 2026Open source
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Ripon is in Fond Du Lac County, Wisconsin.
Region: Central Wisconsin
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54971
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Big Dog Ranch says remaining beagles to be freed from Wis. lab, which agrees to close
A Wisconsin beagle breeder that supplied research labs is expected to close weeks after hundreds of rescued dogs were sent to Florida for adoption.
Jun 16, 2026Open source
Big Dog Ranch Rescue secures closure of Wisconsin beagle breeding facility, to relocate 475 dogs
Big Dog Ranch Rescue secured a deal to permanently close Ridglan Farms and relocate 475 remaining beagles.
Jun 16, 2026Open source
Interfaith vigil in Brazil protests detention of Palestinian activist
A crowd gathered outside the Clay County Jail on Sunday for an interfaith vigil seeking freedom for Salah Sarsour, a Wisconsin community leader and Palestini...
Jun 15, 2026Open source
Wisconsin beagle research facility that drew protests is closing as rescue group takes in dogs
A Wisconsin beagle research facility that’s drawn animal welfare protests is closing and its remaining dogs are being taken in by a Florida rescue group. B...
Jun 15, 2026Open source
Katie Koester of Effingham County Chamber completes first year at Institute for Organization Management
Katie Koester, President & CEO of the Effingham County Chamber, recently completed her first year at Institute for Organization Management, a four-year n...
Jun 15, 2026Open source
AP Trending SummaryBrief at 4:34 p.m. EDT
Wisconsin beagle research facility that drew protests is closing as rescue group takes in dogs A Wisconsin beagle research facility that’s drawn animal wel...
Jun 15, 2026Open source
Wisconsin beagle research facility closing as Florida rescue group takes in dogs
A Wisconsin beagle breeding and research facility that’s been the site of recent violent protests is closing, and its remaining dogs are being taken in by...
Jun 15, 2026Open source
Wisconsin beagle research facility that drew protests is closing as rescue group takes in dogs
A Wisconsin beagle research facility that’s drawn animal welfare protests is closing and its remaining dogs are being taken in by a Florida rescue group. B...
Jun 15, 2026Open source
Big Dog Ranch Rescue says animal research lab to close, remaining beagles to be freed
Big Dog Ranch Rescue in Loxahatchee Groves and the Center for a Humane Economy announced on Monday that 475 beagles remaining at a Wisconsin research lab are...
Jun 15, 2026Open source
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