Health

State’s New Top Doc Will Prioritize Communication

State’s New Top Doc Will Prioritize Communication

Dr. Jasmine Zapata wants to be receptive to community needs, promote health programs.

WI Daily: 147 New COVID-19 Cases Reported
WI Daily

147 New COVID-19 Cases Reported

DHS reported no COVID-19 deaths.

WI Daily: 293 New COVID-19 Cases Reported
WI Daily

293 New COVID-19 Cases Reported

DHS reported 3 COVID-19 deaths.

MKE County: Board Approves Dontre Hamilton Memorial
MKE County

Board Approves Dontre Hamilton Memorial

Memorial bench and plaque in Red Arrow Park to honor man killed by a police officer.

WI Daily: 406 New COVID-19 Cases Reported
WI Daily

406 New COVID-19 Cases Reported

DHS reported 8 COVID-19 deaths.

MKE County: COVID-19 Declining in Milwaukee
MKE County

COVID-19 Declining in Milwaukee

Local data shows declining cases and community suppression of COVID-19.

Baldwin Pushes Abortion Rights Bill

Baldwin Pushes Abortion Rights Bill

Federal legislation guarantees equal access to abortion services throughout the U.S.

Black Drug Overdose Death Rate Spikes

Black Drug Overdose Death Rate Spikes

Deaths in county up in 2021, but up the most for African Americans.

Children’s Vaccinations Vary By County

Children’s Vaccinations Vary By County

In Dane County, 29% of those aged 12 to 15 have had first dose, in Clark County just 1%.

MKE County: Proposal Funds Attorneys For Tenants Facing Evictions
MKE County

Proposal Funds Attorneys For Tenants Facing Evictions

Supervisor Ryan Clancy pushes "Right to Counsel" program to serve 14,000 households.

WI Daily: 448 New COVID-19 Cases Reported
WI Daily

448 New COVID-19 Cases Reported

DHS reported 2 COVID-19 deaths.

MKE County: County Launches At-Home Vaccinations
MKE County

County Launches At-Home Vaccinations

A COVID-19 vaccine program for those unable to leave home. And the county updates mask rules.