Health
County Sees “Plateau” In New COVID-19 Cases
Case numbers remain much higher than they were in late March and early April.
Jun 10th, 2022 by Graham KilmerHigh Court Okays Release of COVID-19 Workplace Data
Health officials can identify employers having outbreaks, WI Supreme Court rules.
Jun 8th, 2022 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner‘Tangled Series’ of Abortion Laws Since 1849
Wisconsin has had many laws passed on abortion which could cause confusion if Roe overturned.
Jun 8th, 2022 by Phoebe Petrovic, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismA Milwaukee Planned Parenthood Prepares for the End of Roe
Should Roe v. Wade be overturned, the clinic must stop all abortion procedures as soon as the ruling is public.
Jun 6th, 2022 by Bridgit Bowden, Wisconsin Public RadioWomen of Color Would Be Most Impacted by Roe Reversal
Planned Parenthood data shows majority of abortions in Milwaukee County went to women of color.
Jun 6th, 2022 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceCOVID-19 Cases Show Slight Decrease
There were two deaths due to COVID-19 this past week.
Jun 3rd, 2022 by Graham KilmerIvermectin Lawsuits Create New Challenge For Health Care Providers
Some patients demanding the drug threaten or file lawsuits when they don't get it.
Jun 2nd, 2022 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner$2 Million Grant Will Train Minorities, Help Replace Lead Laterals
Federal infrastructure funds help Milwaukee Water Works expand, diversify workforce.
May 31st, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneNew COVID-19 Cases May Be Plateauing
Vaccination levels have also plateaued in Milwaukee County.
May 27th, 2022 by Graham KilmerCourt Says Hospitals Can’t Be Forced To Treat COVID-19 With Ivermectin
Decision stems from lawsuit filed by man that demanded ivermectin treatment for family member.
May 27th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioPrescription Drug Prices Are Outrageous
Seniors in Wisconsin and nation can't afford it. US Senate must act to rein in prices.
May 26th, 2022 by Martha CranleySupervisors Want Action On McKinley Beach
After recent drowning, they back $500,000 plan to reconstruct beach, improve safety.
May 25th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer