Health
Milwaukee Legislators Push Legalizing Fentanyl Test Strips
Community advocates working with addicts say test strips would save lives.
Jun 28th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Obamacare Is Safe. What’s Next?
ACA has survived court challenges and Biden has expanded it. Lowering drug costs should be next goal.
Jun 28th, 2021 by Joe Zepecki
200 Communities Have Nitrate Polluted Drinking Water
Study finds lower income communities in state, like Beloit, have pollution problem.
Jun 28th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Will Face Masks Remain Post Pandemic?
Some health professionals think face coverings are here to stay.
Jun 27th, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
COVID-19 On the Decline
COVID-19 at historically low levels in Milwaukee area.
Jun 25th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Syphilis Cases Up 300% in Milwaukee
Once nearly eliminated, syphilis is 'back with a vengeance.'
Jun 25th, 2021 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Should Milwaukee Eliminate Fine for Small Amounts of Marijuana?
Council tables a proposed policy change, but could pass measure on July 7th.
Jun 25th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Board Approves Mental Health Crisis Team
Partnering sheriff's deputies and mental health professionals. But some supervisors opposed creating new Sheriff's Deputy positions.
Jun 25th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Board Approves Lucille Berrien Park
Lucille Berrien was an open housing activist, the first Black woman to run for mayor and a foster mother to more than 120 children.
Jun 24th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
The Paradox of Anti-Vaxxers
The vaccines were developed under Trump. So why do his supporters oppose them?
Jun 23rd, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
GOP Obamacare Lawsuit a Cynical Political Stunt
U.S. Supreme Court strikes down suit. Meanwhile, Vos and and state GOP obstruct Medicaid expansion.
Jun 21st, 2021 by Bill Kaplan
Milwaukee Overdose Map Shows Deadly Toll of Fentanyl
Despite rising deaths, a treatment clinic faces community opposition in West Allis.
Jun 21st, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
