Health
COVID-19 Declining Countywide
Key indicators of disease all point to a sustained decline in COVID-19.
Oct 27th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Are Unvaccinated Police Endangering Community?
No one knows what percentage of Milwaukee officers has been vaccinated.
Oct 26th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Republicans Vote Against Medicaid Transgender Care
Legislative committee vote keeps Wisconsin out of compliance with a court non-discrimination order.
Oct 25th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee Counselors and Psychologists Work to Prevent Black Youth Suicides
About one in 10 Black youths in the state report having attempted suicide.
Oct 24th, 2021 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Milwaukee Rolls Out Vaccination Promotion For Second Shot
City will pay $25 to 1,000 people to get second shot. More than 23,000 people are currently eligible.
Oct 21st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
State Senate Advances Abortion Bills
The Republican controlled Senate has advanced similar bills before. Evers expected to veto.
Oct 20th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Independent Committee Submits Final Map for Supervisor Districts
But independence of the Independent Redistricting Committee is now in question, as county board could face lawsuits.
Oct 20th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Nursing Home COVID-19 Cases, Deaths Increasing
A report from the AARP shows COVID-19 worsening in senior facilities.
Oct 19th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Toy Dimension Imperiled After Owner Suffers Strokes
Henry Smith's shop has fallen behind on bills as he recovers from strokes, surgeries.
Oct 18th, 2021 by PrincessSafiya Byers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
MPD Supervisors Face Vaccine-or-Mask Requirement
Agreement is less strict than requirement for general city workers, doesn't include rank-and-file police officers.
Oct 14th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Hospitals Expect to Lose Staff Over Vaccine Mandates
Despite high levels of vaccination, heath systems don't expect 100% compliance.
Oct 14th, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Organ Trail Runs Through Milwaukee
Organ donor's cross-country bicycle trip started with a chance meeting in Louisiana bar.
Oct 14th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
