Health

Data Wonk: Wisconsin, U.S. Life Expectancy Declines
Data Wonk

Wisconsin, U.S. Life Expectancy Declines

Other developed countries doing better. Lack of safety net causing problem?

COVID-19 Numbers at Zero in State Prisons

COVID-19 Numbers at Zero in State Prisons

More than 96% of inmates agreed to vaccines, DOC statistics show.

MKE County: Sheriff Projects $3.9 Million Overtime Deficit
MKE County

Sheriff Projects $3.9 Million Overtime Deficit

Sheriff blames understaffing. Finance Committee does not accept his report.

Sauna Workout Chain Comes To Town

Sauna Workout Chain Comes To Town

HOTWORX Studio offers 15 or 30-minute workout sessions in 125-degree infrared saunas.

Transportation: Buses Returning To Full Capacity
Transportation

Buses Returning To Full Capacity

All county buildings also return to full capacity. But masks still required on buses and in buildings.

National Blood Shortage, Local Donors Needed 

National Blood Shortage, Local Donors Needed 

15 blood drives in metro area scheduled. Donors can win a year of gas.

Health Officials Slam Ron Johnson Event

Health Officials Slam Ron Johnson Event

Senator holds roundtable featuring small group of people who suffered side effects from vaccine.

Milwaukee Legislators Push Legalizing Fentanyl Test Strips

Milwaukee Legislators Push Legalizing Fentanyl Test Strips

Community advocates working with addicts say test strips would save lives.

Op Ed: Obamacare Is Safe. What’s Next?
Op Ed

Obamacare Is Safe. What’s Next?

ACA has survived court challenges and Biden has expanded it. Lowering drug costs should be next goal.

200 Communities Have Nitrate Polluted Drinking Water

200 Communities Have Nitrate Polluted Drinking Water

Study finds lower income communities in state, like Beloit, have pollution problem.

Will Face Masks Remain Post Pandemic?

Will Face Masks Remain Post Pandemic?

Some health professionals think face coverings are here to stay.

MKE County: COVID-19 On the Decline
MKE County

COVID-19 On the Decline

COVID-19 at historically low levels in Milwaukee area.