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.

Interactions with law enforcement don’t usually entail sampling baked goods from the community or getting into a tug-of-war, but that was the sort of thing going on Aug. 11 at Franklin Park for Shawano’s National Night Out.

Expert witnesses are unavailable for the trial against Amanda Bowman in September, so it was moved back until next February.