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Another lobelia is flowering; this one blue, not cardinal red, as was the earlier plant.  Like the first flower, that plant grew best in moist soil, sometimes in flood plains, too.

People gathering in groups continue to spur new cases of COVID-19 in the state, state and local health officials said recently.

When the packages Susan Brown sent from her business in Fitchburg took longer than usual to reach customers in New York City and parts of Michigan in late April, Brown figured the pandemic had slowed down the mail.

The 2020-21 school year will have a different look and feel because of the current reality of living and operating in a COVID-19 environment. But, when we bring our collective strength and wisdom together in service to our students, families, and communities, I have no doubt we will have a successful year.

With the COVID-19 pandemic causing unemployment to increase sharply across Wisconsin’s economy, the arts and culture sector has been among the hardest hit.

The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) released information related to the total number of unemployment calls received, applications filed, claims processed, and monies distributed in Wisconsin as of the week ending Aug. 8.

South Central DHI has unveiled its roster of best-performing animals through June.

The top Holstein came from Bells Udder Farm in Camp Douglas. O-1403 produced 42,325 pounds of milk that tested at 4.3 percent and 4380 cheese yield.

Wisconsin voters will be able to choose from more than Democrats and Republicans in this year’s U.S. Presidential Election.

It has been confirmed that Brian Carroll will be on the ballot as a candidate for the American Solidarity Party. His running mate, or the VP candidate, is Amar Patel of Illinois.

The state's daily COVID-19 update brought some encouraging news Monday— no new deaths and the fewest newly confirmed cases since June 23 — but again raised what's become a nagging question: Why are so few people getting tested?

Alliant Energy encourages people to be aware of power lines and utility infrastructure when cleaning up, beautifying their property or doing other outdoor work this fall.

Property owners and contractors need to be aware of utilities, especially while tree trimming or digging.