Health

Fentanyl Drives Record Overdoses in 2021

Fentanyl Drives Record Overdoses in 2021

Milwaukee County Medical Examiner reported 643 drug overdoses in 2021.

Anti-Trans Kids Bill’s Impact Lingers?

Anti-Trans Kids Bill’s Impact Lingers?

Proposal prohibiting gender-affirming care for minors can affect their mental well-being, experts say.

Go Slow On Easing Pandemic Rules, Church Group Urges

Go Slow On Easing Pandemic Rules, Church Group Urges

Wisconsin Council of Churches urges churches to consider needs of vulnerable people.

State’s Teens Talk About Long Covid

State’s Teens Talk About Long Covid

‘It just takes over your life.’

Infant Formula Recall Worries Parents

Infant Formula Recall Worries Parents

Questions and answers, health concerns after recall of Similac, Alimentum and EleCare.

MKE County: County Experiencing Low Level Of COVID-19
MKE County

County Experiencing Low Level Of COVID-19

Only 2.7% of tests came back positive for COVID-19 in the county this past week.

Students Readjust to School Without Masks

Students Readjust to School Without Masks

School districts around the state are dropping mask mandates.

WILL Charges Evers Illegally Gave Federal Funds to Planned Parenthood

WILL Charges Evers Illegally Gave Federal Funds to Planned Parenthood

Conservative law firm claims legislative approval needed for this.

City Hall: Milwaukee Mask Mandate Expires
City Hall

Milwaukee Mask Mandate Expires

Lasted less than six weeks. But businesses and organizations can still require masks on their premises.

Democrats Push Badger Care Public Option

Democrats Push Badger Care Public Option

Bill to expand Medicaid coverage, increase access to health care unlikely to pass.

MKE County: COVID-19 Declining to Levels Not Seen In Months
MKE County

COVID-19 Declining to Levels Not Seen In Months

The daily new case average reaches lowest point since July 2021.

Natural Resources Board Opts For Weaker PFAS Limits

Natural Resources Board Opts For Weaker PFAS Limits

Department of Health Services recommended stricter limits than those passed by board.