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Fewer Kids Are Getting Tested For Lead Than Before Pandemic
17% decline across Wisconsin since 2019.
Apr 20th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Mayor Names New Health Commissioner
Michael Totoraitis will lead department, subject to council confirmation.
Apr 19th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
State Could Prosecute Community Within Corridor Developers
But questions remain about the timeline. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Apr 2nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Common Ground Bashes City’s Housing Authority
Citing 'slumlord behavior,' launches Tenants United campaign, demands changes.
Mar 29th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
New Milwaukee Apartment Building Closed For Health Emergency
Community Within The Corridor has high levels of dangerous chemical, many residents forced to leave.
Mar 28th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Warming Center Opening Following Extended Power Outages
County Executive David Crowley declares snow emergency.
Mar 10th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Gets $2.5 Million In JUUL Settlement
E-cigarette maker was sued more than 5,000 times for its youth-focused marketing.
Mar 1st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Faces Complicated Question On What Lead Pipes To Replace Next
Milwaukee Water Works hopes to grow replacements by almost 50% in 2024.
Feb 23rd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Annual Homeless Population Count Reveals Difficulties In Finding People Shelter
Federal rules require count to be done in January, with results determining future resource allocation.
Feb 17th, 2023 by Devin Blake and PrincessSafiya Byers
Local Officials Hope Lawsuit Settlement Funds Can Reduce Drug Overdoses
644 overdose deaths in county in 2021. 'We're finally getting some resources.'
Feb 13th, 2023 by Evan Casey
Revitalize Milwaukee Plots Major Expansion
Home-repair organization adding lead abatement, energy efficiency improvements and more.
Feb 10th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Speaks At White House Lead Summit, City Joins New Partnership
Wisconsin is part of new program aiming to increase pace of lead pipe replacement.
Jan 27th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Popeyes’ Workers Protest Unsafe Conditions
Burst pipes, no heat make work dangerous at two area restaurants, they charge.
Jan 17th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee Health Commissioner Resigns
Kirsten Johnson resigns after two years on job. New commissioner will be sixth in six years.
Jan 10th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Three Respiratory Illnesses Affecting Milwaukee
COVID-19 isn't the only virus going around right now.
Dec 9th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Council Reverses Cuts, Raises Fees In Adopting 2023 Milwaukee Budget
But police will still see service reduction and drastic cuts will come in future years without changes at state level.
Nov 4th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor, Council At Odds Over How To Prepare For Fiscal Cliff
But there is unanimous agreement that city faces a looming crisis.
Oct 27th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Proposed Budget Amendments Reverse Library, Fire Department Cuts
Majority of council supports $4.7 million amendment.
Oct 24th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Help Shape City’s Five-Year Health Plan
Input from residents sought for Milwaukee Health Department’s comprehensive plan.
Oct 24th, 2022 by Devin Blake
Milwaukee Ramps Up Monkeypox Testing, Vaccines
City health department leads the way. 'If you know you’ve been exposed get tested.'
Sep 28th, 2022 by Edgar Mendez
Ashanti Hamilton Resigns For Administration Job
New head of Office of Violence Prevention was 1st District alderman since 2004.
Aug 31st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Gets $18 Million Opioid Settlement
But overdoses, deaths and need for treatment continue to increase.
Aug 16th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Ashanti Hamilton Will Lead Office of Violence Prevention
Alderman will resign to take post in his onetime rival's administration.
Aug 15th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Why Was Key City Leader Fired?
Some in community question ousting of Office of Violence Prevention director Arnitta Holliman.
Aug 14th, 2022 by Edgar Mendez
Mayor Dumps Head of Violence Prevention Office
Arnitta Holliman removed from role she had held for a little more than a year.
Aug 3rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
New Penalties For Landlords Who Don’t Fix Lead Hazards
Fees, citations, even demolition for non-compliance after child tests positive for lead.
Jul 26th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Can New Naloxone Medication Reduce Overdose Deaths?
Increased potency of fentanyl, other opioids driving death rate in Milwaukee.
Jul 14th, 2022 by Edgar Mendez
Here’s What To Know About COVID-19 Vaccines for Young Children
Public health officials, pediatricians encourage vaccinations for children six months old and up.
Jul 6th, 2022 by O. Ricardo Pimentel
Say Goodbye to Harp & Shamrock Building
137-year-old building that housed tavern on Wells St. planned for demolition, though precisely when not clear.
Jun 29th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Offering No-Appointment Vaccination For Everyone Six Months and Older
CDC authorizes COVID-19 vaccination for those ages six months to four years.
Jun 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Women of Color Would Be Most Impacted by Roe Reversal
Planned Parenthood data shows majority of abortions in Milwaukee County went to women of color.
Jun 6th, 2022 by Matt Martinez
Should Select City Employees Be Paid More Than Mayor?
Alderwoman Coggs warns it could primarily benefit white men.
May 27th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
414Life Plans New Initiative To Disrupt Violence This Summer
Project will train residents, provide resources and programming in seven neighborhoods.
May 27th, 2022 by Matt Martinez
Evers Awards $2.2 Million For City Policing
ARPA funds will aid Milwaukee's efforts to control crowds, curb violence in downtown bar districts.
May 23rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Gwen Moore Bill Adds Doulas, Midwives to Medicaid
Mamas First Act would require state Medicaid programs to cover doula, midwife services.
May 21st, 2022 by Matt Martinez
City Handing Out Free Gun Locks
Part of broader effort to reduce gun violence and accidental shootings by kids, say mayor and police chief.
May 9th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Citizen Scientists Will Study Extreme Summer Heat in Milwaukee
Planned study of urban heat island effect part of national effort to avoid fatalities.
May 9th, 2022 by John Davis
Are COVID-19 Vaccines Still Free? Yes
Questions and answers on vaccines, including where to get them.
May 4th, 2022 by Matt Martinez
How Do City, State Rank In Gun Homicides?
Guns in household less of a factor than a state’s legal restrictions.
Apr 27th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
City Offers $50,000 Trauma Reduction Grants
Health department's Office of Violence Prevention wins $5 million federal grant.
Apr 26th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
What Local Resources For Substance Abuse Are Available?
Local organizations provide everything from narcan training to substance abuse treatment.
Apr 23rd, 2022 by Edgar Mendez
Foreclosed Home Will House Those Displaced By Lead Abatement
Community Advocates will buy, rehab city-owned home for temporarily displaced families.
Apr 12th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Where Mayoral Candidates Stand On Issues
How Johnson, Donovan would handle crime, lead poisoning, housing, jobs, education, city pensions.
Apr 3rd, 2022 by Matt Martinez
What Do Milwaukee Mayors Do?
Like a public sector CEO, running 20 city departments.
Apr 3rd, 2022 by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Lead Program Investigation Closed Without Criminal Charges
But investigation confirms program was mismanaged.
Mar 24th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City Doula Program Focusing On 53206
Program is an effort to reduce infant mortality rates.
Mar 11th, 2022 by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Infant Formula Recall Worries Parents
Questions and answers, health concerns after recall of Similac, Alimentum and EleCare.
Mar 6th, 2022 by Matt Martinez
City Has Most Cases of Syphilis in 20 Years
441 cases in 2021 versus 183 in 2020. Especially affecting women of child-bearing age.
Feb 23rd, 2022 by Matt Martinez
Cavalier Johnson Delivers Public-Safety Focused “State of the City” Speech
Acting Mayor calls for three approaches to curb surge in violence.
Feb 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Weekly COVID-19 Cases Declining
Despite a lessening burden of new cases, the number of hospitalizations and deaths remains the same.
Feb 4th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
City Offering $100 Vaccine Incentive
Health Department offers $100 gift cards to any city resident getting first vaccination.
Feb 1st, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
City Sees Surge in Syphilis Cases
Number for 2021 higher than combined total for 2016 through 2019.
Jan 28th, 2022 by Matt Martinez
County Distributing 575,000 N95 Masks
Distributing masks to municipalities and community service organizations.
Jan 25th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
10 Health Centers Offering COVID-19 Tests
Many locations in city. No health insurance required.
Jan 24th, 2022 by Matt Martinez
Claim Your Free COVID-19 Tests
USPS will distribute four free tests per household.
Jan 20th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Mask Mandate Anticipated To Go Into Effect Saturday
Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson signs measure into law. Lasts until Mar. 1.
Jan 20th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Enacts (Soft) Mask Mandate
Largely ceremonial rule applies to publicly-accessible buildings and businesses, ends March 1.
Jan 18th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City Moving Toward Cash Vaccination Incentives, Free Rapid Tests
But first the city must figure out how it can purchase the tests.
Jan 13th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
COVID-19 Deaths Rising in Milwaukee
In Milwaukee County, 55 people died from COVID-19 during the past seven days.
Jan 11th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Giving Away Free N95/KN95 Masks
More than 1% of all Milwaukee residents tested positive for COVID-19 this week.
Jan 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Public Schools Extends Virtual Instruction
But Health Commissioner says health department had no role in decision, expresses concern about impact.
Jan 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Moving To Institute Mask Mandate With No Enforcement
Would apply to all publicly-accessible, indoor businesses and organizations in the City of Milwaukee.
Jan 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Police Will Monitor City’s Covid Testing Sites
Overcrowding, aggressive behavior lead to request for police presence.
Jan 5th, 2022 by Corrinne Hess
Omicron Drives County’s Worst Pandemic Surge
'Staggering' surge in cases, hospitalizations 'unprecedented' for Milwaukee, official says.
Jan 4th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson Contracts COVID-19
Johnson is fully vaccinated and boosted.
Jan 2nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
COVID Testing Surges, While Mayor Pleads For More Vaccinations
City testing sites operating at near max capacity while there is no wait for vaccinations.
Dec 28th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Neighborhoods Drowning in Liquor Stores
There’s a clear connection to violence in those city neighborhoods.
Dec 28th, 2021 by Jamaal Smith
City, County Struggle for Solutions to Overdose Deaths
South-side ZIP code hardest hit. A push for legislation to legalize test strips.
Dec 26th, 2021 by Edgar Mendez
County Will Expand Addiction Prevention, Treatment
Recent $71 million legal settlement provides funding for this.
Dec 23rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Dimitrijevic Offers Plan to Fight COVID-19
Mayoral candidate wants free at-home tests and $100 incentive to get vaccine and booster.
Dec 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
How to Stay COVID-Free For Holidays
6 things you can do to protect yourself and others.
Dec 20th, 2021 by Matt Martinez
General City Workers Will Get 2% Raise
First raise for non-resident workers since 2008.
Dec 8th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Get Vaccinated, Get Your Photo With Championship Trophy
And a chance for free Bucks tickets. Team partners on vaccine clinic Saturday.
Dec 1st, 2021 by Annie Mattea
Health Department Bringing Vaccine Clinics to Local Schools
Health department running clinics to vaccinate children ages five to 11.
Nov 11th, 2021 by Matt Martinez
State Could Get $800 Million For Water Systems
Federal infrastructure bill could help pay for replacing lead pipes, upgrading sewer systems and more.
Nov 9th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Report Shows Slight Uptick in COVID-19
Though transmission rate stays below 1.0.
Nov 5th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Latinx Medical Students Doing COVID-19 Outreach
Going to south-side churches, fairs, festivals with information about the disease and vaccines.
Nov 4th, 2021 by Matt Martinez
Clinic Helps Kids With Behavioral Issues
Partnership between Penfield Children’s Center and Marquette University provides psychiatric services to children.
Oct 30th, 2021 by Matt Martinez
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
ARPA Funding May Delay City’s Fiscal Cliff Says Policy Forum
Non-partisan organization reinforces need for state support to address Milwaukee's structural financial issues.
Oct 19th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Strikes Deal On How To Spend $179 Million ARPA Allocation
Housing, lead abatement, child care, police recruits, violence prevention, a new MLK library and more.
Oct 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
New COVID-19 Mass Testing Site Opens in Menomonee Valley
New site at a former WisDOT emissions testing site. It replaces American Family Field testing site.
Oct 11th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Street Angels Say Milwaukee Homeless Population Rising
Outreach organization says the population is often undercounted by local officials.
Oct 11th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Vaccination of North Side Youth Lags Behind County Average
High school students discuss the vaccine, hesitancy and school during COVID-19.
Sep 30th, 2021 by Matt Martinez
The Battle For New City Mask Mandate
As COVID-19 cases surge, teachers union and 11 other groups demand restored mandate, which many businesses oppose.
Sep 29th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Marathon Canceled Second Year In A Row
The event was struggling with permitting for the course and security.
Sep 23rd, 2021 by Annie Mattea
City Offers $100 Vaccination Incentive
Health department will pay up to 1,000 people to get their first COVID-19 vaccination.
Sep 21st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
American Family Field COVID-19 Testing Site Closing
Brewers playoff run requires team to use parking lot.
Sep 14th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Planning Its Own COVID-19 Vaccine Incentive
New program will replace expiring state effort. Employer mandates expected to boost interest.
Sep 10th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
More Than 660 Street Trees Lost in August Storm
City officials debating how to get ready for next big storm as they await bill from "unprecedented" event.
Sep 9th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Memorial Remembers Victims of Opioid Addiction
Event held downtown in honor of International Overdose Awareness Day.
Sep 2nd, 2021 by Edgar Mendez
Council Delays Action On ARPA Funds
City has $193 million in the bank. But how to spend it still being debated.
Sep 1st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
COVID-19 Holding At High Levels
243 people hospitalized in county, hospital beds at 95% capacity, staff shortages an issue.
Sep 1st, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Get Vaccinated, Get $100 From State
Gov. Evers announces incentive payment. And FDA issues full authorization for Pfizer's vaccine.
Aug 23rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Health Care Providers Preparing For COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots
Booster of Pfizer and Moderna will likely be available by late September.
Aug 19th, 2021 by Christine Hatfield
New Grant Funds Free Condom Program
414ALL has distributed 1 million condoms since 2014, but faces funding challenge.
Aug 18th, 2021 by Matt Martinez
How Does The Eviction Moratorium Work?
Latest order only covers areas with substantial or high COVID-19 transmission. That includes Milwaukee, for now.
Aug 17th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Cleans Up From Storm, Braces For Another Difficult Night
Tens of thousands of Milwaukee residents remain without power Wednesday afternoon.
Aug 11th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Summerfest Requiring COVID-19 Vaccination or Negative Test
Music festival is first major outdoor event in Milwaukee area to implement requirement.
Aug 10th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
COVID-19 Cases Rapidly Increasing
The county's weekly case rate is 18 times higher than one month ago.
Aug 6th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
