Health
State’s New Top Doc Will Prioritize Communication
Dr. Jasmine Zapata wants to be receptive to community needs, promote health programs.
May 24th, 2021 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter, Wisconsin Public Radio147 New COVID-19 Cases Reported
DHS reported no COVID-19 deaths.
May 23rd, 2021 by Urban Milwaukee293 New COVID-19 Cases Reported
DHS reported 3 COVID-19 deaths.
May 22nd, 2021 by Urban MilwaukeeBoard Approves Dontre Hamilton Memorial
Memorial bench and plaque in Red Arrow Park to honor man killed by a police officer.
May 21st, 2021 by Graham Kilmer406 New COVID-19 Cases Reported
DHS reported 8 COVID-19 deaths.
May 21st, 2021 by Urban MilwaukeeCOVID-19 Declining in Milwaukee
Local data shows declining cases and community suppression of COVID-19.
May 21st, 2021 by Graham KilmerBaldwin Pushes Abortion Rights Bill
Federal legislation guarantees equal access to abortion services throughout the U.S.
May 21st, 2021 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin ExaminerBlack Drug Overdose Death Rate Spikes
Deaths in county up in 2021, but up the most for African Americans.
May 21st, 2021 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceChildren’s Vaccinations Vary By County
In Dane County, 29% of those aged 12 to 15 have had first dose, in Clark County just 1%.
May 21st, 2021 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioProposal Funds Attorneys For Tenants Facing Evictions
Supervisor Ryan Clancy pushes "Right to Counsel" program to serve 14,000 households.
May 21st, 2021 by Graham Kilmer448 New COVID-19 Cases Reported
DHS reported 2 COVID-19 deaths.
May 20th, 2021 by Urban MilwaukeeCounty Launches At-Home Vaccinations
A COVID-19 vaccine program for those unable to leave home. And the county updates mask rules.
May 20th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer