The Oconto County Youth Fair is a natural fit for the hundreds of students enrolled in Oconto County 4-H groups, but participation isn’t required.

In its second Community Grant cycle of the year, Alliant Energy and the Alliant Energy Foundation awarded $708,599 to various causes and nonprofits, including two locally.

The Ho-Chunk Nation received $14,010 for project support for the One Million Trees program in Shawano County. The University of Wisconsin Foundation received $7,000 for the Menominee Nation 4-H summer camp and counselor training.

The back-to-school season is a busy time of year for both students and guardians.

Consumers of all ages will be searching for the best deals on the supplies and products they need, and for scammers, this presents an opportunity. No matter how consumers are preparing for the upcoming school year, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is here to help with tips and resources.

There are steps people can take to help reduce the likelihood of illness from cyclospora infection, according to an infectious disease specialist at ThedaCare.

Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by the cyclospora parasite. Cyclospora cases rise annually in the United States during spring and summer. This year is notable for an unusually high case count, reaching unprecedented levels across the nation.

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced that Wisconsin dairy processors can apply for dairy processor grants by noon Sept. 1.