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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.

Editor’s note: This is the second part in our series on third-party candidates for the U.S. Presidential Election. Last week, we featured the American Solidarity Party, and this week’s article takes a look at the Libertarian Party.

Presidential candidate Jo Jorgensen wants to turn the United States “into a giant Switzerland.”

The blooms of bottle gentian remain closed to pollinators and the world. Some bumblebees are persistent enough, however, to pry open the petals and partially enter to obtain fragrant nectar before leaving for another flower.

Sen. Howard Marklein, R-Spring Green, said his office was once again vandalized at the Capitol.

Broken windows were among damage found around the Capitol and nearby businesses.

Voters in five of the state’s traditional Democratic counties were more likely to vote absentee than those in five key Republican counties in the Aug. 11 primary, according to a WisPolitics.com check of numbers available so far.