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Research is being done on a COVID-19 vaccine, and participants have been sought for trials.

Criminals have taken advantage of the situation by faking studies, thus preying on unsuspecting victims.

An extension has been granted for certain motorists through the Wisconsin DMV.

Drivers over age 60 may be able to renew online without incurring a late fee through Jan. 21, 2021.

The department made the decision in light of news that older adults are more susceptible to COVID-19.

Despite COVID-19’s severe economic impact, state

A state department’s Farm Center has joined a 12-state program to mitigate farm stress and suicide among farmers and other agricultural workers.

The center, which is facilitated through the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, will provide education, resources and support.

A new podcast is focusing on an unusual phenomenon happening in Wisconsin.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation rolled out Transportation Connects Us to discuss the increased number of crashes and fatalities.

Officials in Dane County have been handing out significant fines to people accused of violating recent COVID-19 orders.

The Wisconsin Department of Revenue is running its unclaimed property auction.

It began Nov. 16 and will continue through Nov. 30.

Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI) has been quarantined since Nov. 10 after finding out his mother had tested positive for COVID-19.

Pocan reported that his mother, 91, was asymptomatic. He wore a mask in the vehicle when he transported her.

Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) was named co-chair of the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance.

He was appointed by Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg).

In a statement, Marklein said he was “extremely honored, humbled and excited” for the opportunity.

It doesn’t cost as much as one might expect to cook that Turkey Day meal.

Heating costs are relatively low, according to Alliant Energy.

The average cost to cook a Thanksgiving dinner is $1.56 with electricity and 37 cents for gas appliances.