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As temperatures rise, more motorcycle riders head outside to enjoy the fresh air and open road.

This means vehicle drivers need to be mindful that they are sharing the road. Motorcyclists also need to be careful and keep their rides under control, according to the Wisconsin State Patrol.

Warmer months have arrived and that means more vehicles on the road—along with more chances for risky behaviors.

These include not wearing seatbelts, so law enforcement agencies have announced they will be watching.

Even more motorists are expected this summer as pandemic restrictions are lifted across the country.

The state is working to provide greater access to COVID-19 vaccinations, including working to form pop-up clinics and worksite clinics around the state. State-run clinics are also offering walk-in service. In addition, Pfizer authorized vaccines for 12- to 15 year-olds this week.

Discover Wisconsin is launching its annual calendar contest, and residents across the state are invited to submit their photos.

Motorists 60 and older have only a few days left to take advantage of an extension on license renewals.

The Wisconsin DMV’s extension for this demographic ends May 21. Older drivers whose licenses expired after March 12, 2020 can still renew without facing penalties.

Individual taxpayers were given a reprieve this spring to finish their tax returns.

The deadline for these people was extended from April 15 to May 17 to give them extra time amid the pandemic. There have also been reported delays in getting out tax refund checks.

Nearly a decade after Colorado became the first state to legalize recreational marijuana, the debate has spiked in Wisconsin as more states join the pro-marijuana ranks.

Some local units of government have made moves to decriminalize the drug as progress at the state level appears unlikely.

Preliminary 2020 U.S. Census data has revealed that Wisconsin saw a slight increase in population over the past decade, allowing the state to retain its eight U.S. congressional seats.

Warmer weather means spring cleanup, and that includes along Wisconsin’s roadways.

As volunteers head outside to beautify our streets, motorists are advised to slow down and keep a watchful eye.

With prom and graduation season in full swing, the Sauk County Partnership for Prevention is encouraging adults to watch out for those who imbibe underage.