Health
Sheriff Projects $3.9 Million Overtime Deficit
Sheriff blames understaffing. Finance Committee does not accept his report.
Jun 30th, 2021 by Graham KilmerSauna Workout Chain Comes To Town
HOTWORX Studio offers 15 or 30-minute workout sessions in 125-degree infrared saunas.
Jun 30th, 2021 by Angeline TerryBuses Returning To Full Capacity
All county buildings also return to full capacity. But masks still required on buses and in buildings.
Jun 29th, 2021 by Graham KilmerNational Blood Shortage, Local Donors Needed
15 blood drives in metro area scheduled. Donors can win a year of gas.
Jun 29th, 2021 by Angeline TerryHealth Officials Slam Ron Johnson Event
Senator holds roundtable featuring small group of people who suffered side effects from vaccine.
Jun 29th, 2021 by Corrinne HessMilwaukee Legislators Push Legalizing Fentanyl Test Strips
Community advocates working with addicts say test strips would save lives.
Jun 28th, 2021 by Graham KilmerObamacare 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 Zepecki200 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 RadioWill Face Masks Remain Post Pandemic?
Some health professionals think face coverings are here to stay.
Jun 27th, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public RadioCOVID-19 On the Decline
COVID-19 at historically low levels in Milwaukee area.
Jun 25th, 2021 by Graham KilmerSyphilis Cases Up 300% in Milwaukee
Once nearly eliminated, syphilis is 'back with a vengeance.'
Jun 25th, 2021 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceShould 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