Health
The Battle For New City Mask Mandate
As COVID-19 cases surge, teachers union and 11 other groups demand restored mandate, which many businesses oppose.
Sep 29th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Suicide Prevention Program For Veterans Expands
Started by gun shop owner, now includes 18 firearms retailers, aims for all 72 counties.
Sep 28th, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
State DHS Approves COVID-19 Booster
Senior citizens who got Pfizer shot should get booster, as should some groups with underlying conditions or greater exposure.
Sep 28th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
COVID-19 Cases Rise Again
Disease surge that began in midsummer shows no sign of receding.
Sep 24th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
House of Correction Starts Opioid Treatment Program
A new pilot program will provide inmates with medically assisted opioid treatment.
Sep 24th, 2021 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Local Orgs Join State to Remove Lead from Milwaukee Homes
Social Development Commission and Habitat for Humanity will assist in renovation of 150 homes.
Sep 23rd, 2021 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Biden is Right On Vaccine Mandates
The biggest beneficiaries may be anti-vaxxers.
Sep 23rd, 2021 by John Torinus
Pandemic Shows Value of Local Pharmacies
Hayat Pharmacy has 12 locations and a staff that speaks 22 languages.
Sep 22nd, 2021 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Sen. Jacque Released From Hospital
Opponent of masks and vaccine mandates spent three weeks on a ventilator.
Sep 21st, 2021 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public Radio
City Offers $100 Vaccination Incentive
Health department will pay up to 1,000 people to get their first COVID-19 vaccination.
Sep 21st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Board Gets Messy With Vaccine Mandate
Board muddies county executive order with procedural issues, duplicative legislation.
Sep 21st, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Kleefisch Tests Positive for COVID-19
Republican candidate for governor has campaigned unmasked and opposes vaccine mandates.
Sep 20th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
