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Milwaukee Health Care Systems Mandating COVID-19 Vaccination
Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin, Advocate Aurora, Ascension and Children's Wisconsin are all instituting vaccine requirements for personnel.
Aug 5th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Deer District Linked To Nearly 500 COVID-19 Cases
But correlation is not causation. Many Bucks fans went to other places on those nights.
Aug 5th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Sees ‘Extreme’ COVID-19 Transmission
Hospitalizations statewide have quadrupled over the past month.
Aug 3rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Will Bucks Celebrations Hike COVID-19 Cases?
Health officials fear a spike could come. Half of county residents are not vaccinated.
Jul 25th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Counselors Offer Guidance on Breast Feeding
Milwaukee’s WIC program provides counseling for 821 women annually.
Jul 24th, 2021 by Matt Martinez
$98 Million Plan Targets Lead Poisoning
Proposal addressing lead poisoning of children backed by the Coalition on Lead Emergency.
Jul 19th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Update Expected Soon on Criminal Investigation Into Health Department
City officials and council members want to know status of DOJ, Milwaukee County DA investigation.
Jul 16th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Anger and Frustration With Milwaukee’s Lead Program
Even the Milwaukee Health Department doesn't like what's happened since 2018.
Jul 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Arnitta Holliman Is Fighting Violence with Love
The director of the Office of Violence Prevention wants to heal people to stop violence.
Jul 15th, 2021 by Matt Martinez
Get Vaccinated, Get a Shot at Free NBA Finals Tickets
Health department offering shots and a shot to win free Bucks tickets.
Jul 9th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Health Department Begins Door to Door Vaccinations
City and volunteers targeting neighborhoods with lowest levels of vaccination.
Jul 8th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
COVID-19 Remains Low in Milwaukee
Latest data does show a slight increase in transmission in city of Milwaukee.
Jul 1st, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Health Officials Slam Ron Johnson Event
Senator holds roundtable featuring small group of people who suffered side effects from vaccine.
Jun 29th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
COVID-19 On the Decline
COVID-19 at historically low levels in Milwaukee area.
Jun 25th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Syphilis Cases Up 300% in Milwaukee
Once nearly eliminated, syphilis is 'back with a vengeance.'
Jun 25th, 2021 by Matt Martinez
Milwaukee Overdose Map Shows Deadly Toll of Fentanyl
Despite rising deaths, a treatment clinic faces community opposition in West Allis.
Jun 21st, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Milwaukee’s Lead Program Fails Again
Scale of problem currently limited to one family in Bay View, but full review planned.
Jun 17th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Backs $15 Minimum Wage For City Workers
More than 400 city employees would get a raise under Barrett's proposal.
Jun 16th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Project Will Save Midtown Building
UniteWI leader plans to redevelop building on 25th and North to house nonprofit, new restaurant.
Jun 9th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Has Lowest Case Count Since Early Pandemic
The rate of vaccination among Black and Hispanic residents increased during past month.
Jun 4th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Council To Consider Closing VIP Lounge
Milwaukee Police Department backing bar's closure.
May 26th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Reggie Moore’s Calling Has Always Been His Community
The former director of the Office of Violence Prevention is still working for a safer Milwaukee.
May 24th, 2021 by Matt Martinez
Arnitta Holliman Is New Head of Violence Prevention
She succeeds Reggie Moore as director of city's Office of Violence Prevention.
May 20th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Is a Pop-Up Vaccine Clinic Coming to Your Neighborhood?
In the coming days, there will be several pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics around Milwaukee.
May 14th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Removing Most COVID-19 Restrictions on June 15th
Health order expected to be reduced to a focus on masks.
May 13th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Bucks Partner with SC Johnson on Plastic Recycling
1 million plastic cups a year will be recycled into packaging for SC Johnson products.
May 12th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Bucks, Brewers Hike Fan Capacity To 50%
That’s 9,000 fans at Fiserv Forum, 20,000 at American Family Field.
May 11th, 2021 by Megan Hart
Black Husky Hosting Vaccine Clinic
Bring a friend that hasn't been vaccinated and both of you will get a free beer at Riverwest brewery.
May 10th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Council Closes Junior’s Cocktail Lounge
After 22 police calls, $26,500 in COVID-19 fines and many neighbor complaints, council votes to shut down bar.
May 5th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
County Facilities To Ban Single-Use Plastics
Phasing out out non-biodegradable products from county facilities and parks by next year.
Apr 27th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
City Must Decide How To Spend $405 Million
Latest federal COVID-19 stimulus plan creates pleasant challenge for mayor, council.
Apr 14th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
City Won’t Enhance Current COVID-19 Restrictions
A week ago the health department anticipated rolling back current health order.
Apr 13th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Anticipates New COVID-19 Restrictions Next Week
City "anticipates" moving from Phase Six to Phase Five of its health order.
Apr 9th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Community Organizations Tackle Vaccine Hesitancy
A southside group is emphasizing informed choice, answering questions.
Apr 9th, 2021 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz
Walk-In Vaccine Clinics Open to Everyone
Clinics at North Division and South Division high schools are now open to all city residents 16 years or older.
Apr 6th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
New Central City Vaccine Clinics
Residents in 53206 and 53210 ZIP codes can get COVID-19 vaccines at 8 walk-in clinics.
Mar 27th, 2021 by Matt Martinez
Brewers Organization Optimistic for 2021 After Reopening
American Family Field is open to fans at 25% capacity.
Mar 26th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Fired Deputy Health Commissioner Questions Her Ouster
Dr. Griselle Torres was one of two department leaders fired when Commissioner Kirsten Johnson took over.
Mar 26th, 2021 by Matt Martinez
COVID-19 Testing Still Needed, Experts Warn
As cases decline in Wisconsin, testing drops drastically. That's a mistake some warn.
Mar 22nd, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Milwaukee Loosens COVID-19 Health Restrictions
Business and public gathering capacities increased, some restrictions lifted.
Mar 18th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
New Mass Vaccination Sites Open
At Lambeau Field and UWM Student Union. Packers stadium can handle 6,000 shots per week.
Mar 17th, 2021 by Megan Hart
FEMA Joins Wisconsin Center Vaccine Site
State is allocating 7,000 doses weekly to the site.
Mar 15th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Leadership Shakeup at Health Department
Two top officials pushed out by new city Health Commissioner Kirsten Johnson.
Mar 13th, 2021 by Matt Martinez
City Expands Vaccine Eligibility
With more vaccine available, health department expands range of people who can get treated at the Wisconsin Center.
Mar 10th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
City Has More Vaccine For Educators Than Demand
Mayor says Wisconsin Center has 800 vaccine appointments still open for Wednesday.
Mar 9th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Ascension, 16th Street Expand Vaccine Program
New goal is to vaccinate 2,000 people a week at south-side clinic.
Mar 9th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
City Aims To Vaccinate Every Educator In Two Weeks
City health department, Children's Wisconsin and Medical College will partner in effort.
Mar 3rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
City Hires Private Firm To Track COVID-19 Violations
Company responds on nights, weekends to complaints of businesses violating city orders.
Mar 3rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
34 Vaccine Doses Spoil at Wisconsin Center
Miscommunication causes loss, as city rushed to contact unscheduled recipients.
Mar 2nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Work-Share Program Surges During Pandemic
Struggling businesses can keep employees on part time and lost wages recouped through state unemployment system.
Feb 26th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
State Vaccination Rate Increasing
Weekly federal allocation increases. 6.3% of state now completely vaccinated.
Feb 24th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Fast Spreader COVID-19 Variant In Milwaukee
Arrived a month ago. Study shows variant doubling infections every 10 days in the U.S.
Feb 16th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Bucks Reopening Fiserv Forum To Fans
Team shows off phased reopening plan, beginning with 10% of capacity.
Feb 16th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Vaccine Distribution Shows Racial Inequity
Data shows stark disparities. State spending $6.1 million to improve racial and ethnic vaccine equity.
Feb 16th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
38 Citations Issued for COVID-19 Violations
VIP Lounge received $11,000 of $28,000 in fines issued by the city.
Feb 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
State Says Health Department Needs Improvement Plan
MHD is in trouble, but the blame goes back four commissioners.
Feb 12th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Our Workload Is “Through the Roof”
How the closing of south-side station impacts Milwaukee Fire Department.
Feb 7th, 2021 by Edgar Mendez
Giving Schools a Shot in the Arm
Vaccinating teachers would enable schools to reopen. But it’s not that simple.
Feb 6th, 2021 by Terry Falk
City’s New Vaccine Scheduling Tool Fills Up Quickly
Health department says to check back Friday to schedule vaccination.
Feb 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Nearly 2% of State Population Vaccinated
Some 570,000 doses administered. Low supplies still constricting vaccinations.
Feb 3rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
New Milwaukee Health Order Eases Capacity Restrictions
New order eases pathway to fans at Fiserv Forum events, opening other venues.
Feb 2nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
City Vaccination Program Delayed by Old Computer System
Health Department interim commissioner points to long term underfunding, deluge of work during pandemic.
Jan 29th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
How To Get a COVID-19 Vaccine If You’re 65 Or Older in Milwaukee
County residents should use HealthyMKE.com website.
Jan 19th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Seeks to Reverse Racial Disparity for Vaccines
Majority of vaccine doses have gone to white, young Milwaukee County residents.
Jan 18th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Kirsten Johnson Appointed Milwaukee Health Commissioner
Current leader of joint Washington Ozaukee Health Department would take helm in Milwaukee, lead COVID-19 response.
Jan 14th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
City Shows Off Wisconsin Center Vaccination Hub
Public could be vaccinated there in future weeks. Effort starting with frontline workers.
Jan 11th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Coggs Continues to Lead Push for Enhanced Trauma-Informed Care
Alderwoman pushes for standardization in referrals with hopes of preventing future crime.
Jan 7th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Health Department Will Start Issuing Citations From Complaints
New citations being drafted from New Years holiday. The department still isn't doing night inspections.
Jan 7th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Center Could Become Vaccine Hub
City working to set up COVID-19 vaccine distribution hub.
Jan 6th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Assembly Committee Passes GOP COVID-19 Bill
Vos calls measure ‘bipartisan’ though all Democrats oppose it.
Jan 6th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
City Opening Fourth COVID-19 Testing Site
It's Milwaukee's first mobile testing site, starting off at Custer Stadium on December 29th.
Dec 28th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
New Program for Lead-Poisoned Children
Medical College of Wisconsin program seeks improved response to kids testing positive.
Dec 26th, 2020 by Matt Martinez
Meet the COVID-19 Naysayers
They downplay danger, oppose masks and resist a vaccine.
Dec 11th, 2020 by Howard Hardee
City Reduces Capacity for Restaurants, Bars
New health order restricts capacity further, effective December 3rd, ending January 15
Dec 2nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
City Will Issue Higher COVID-19 Fines
New maximum fine for businesses disobeying a health order is $5,000 per violation.
Dec 1st, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Amanda Avalos Named to Fire & Police Commission
Community organizer and policing critic named by Barrett to embattled oversight board.
Dec 1st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Dilapidated Building To Become Community Resource Hub
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Nov 29th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
South Side Group Builds COVID-19 Clinic
In heavy duty tents, Sixteenth Street Health Centers will offer drive-thru testing, follow-ups and urgent care.
Nov 25th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Council Overrides One of Two Barrett Vetos
Veto of added funding for lead abatement program was overriden on 11-4 vote.
Nov 24th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Dairyland Old-Fashioned Hamburgers Joins Zócalo
Plus: African food stand gets regular spot and a food truck eyes a brick and mortar location
Nov 24th, 2020 by Michael Holloway
Overdose Responders Struggle Against Rising Deaths
Response team connects people to treatment after a non-fatal overdose.
Nov 20th, 2020 by Edgar Mendez
Barrett Issues Two Budget Vetoes
Mayor targets funding source for lead abatement, neighborhood watch programs.
Nov 18th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Police Will Accompany Health Inspectors
Inspectors need protection, city decides, after deaths threats and a physical altercation.
Nov 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Sterling Brown Payout Still Being Debated
Council committee meets for two hours, can't decide whether to accept the settlement.
Nov 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Trump Rally Becomes Confrontation
Crowd resists Health Department rules, Serb Hall hit with city citations, its manager in fracas with crowd.
Nov 15th, 2020 by Ethan Duran
Three Businesses Fined for Violating COVID-19 Order
City cites businesses in Bay View, Bronzeville and the Lower East Side.
Nov 14th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
COVID-19 Violations Going From Max of $2,000 to $20,000
Health department hopes cost increase yields more voluntary compliance.
Nov 12th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Get A Free Flu Shot This Week
Free vaccinations available on Wednesday and Thursday.
Nov 10th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
$1.6 Billion Adopted Budget Raises Fees, Cuts Police
City's fiscal challenges continue to mount under state restrictions, rising costs.
Nov 6th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Lead Testing Down During Pandemic
Milwaukee has performed nearly 40% fewer lead tests this year.
Nov 6th, 2020 by Edgar Mendez
COVID-19 Deaths Increasing
The current rate of disease is unsustainable for local hospitals.
Nov 5th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Committee Approves Over 20 Amendments To Milwaukee Budget
Amendments target violence prevention, housing, lead abatement and more.
Oct 30th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
New City Health Order Limits Gatherings
Lower capacity limits for businesses, events without approved safety plans, but city has okayed 537 plans.
Oct 26th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Getting More Aggressive On COVID-19 Order Fines
62 warning letters issued, but city only inspecting businesses on a complaint basis.
Oct 23rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Could Move To More Restrictive COVID-19 Health Order
City considering more restrictive options as positive case rate spikes to "red" level in city.
Oct 21st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Community Groups Propose Changes
Twelve groups invited to speak and push less spending on police and more on lead abatement, other programs.
Oct 19th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
The Architecture of a Pandemic
New Miller Park testing site opens Monday at 11 a.m.
Oct 16th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Backs New Handling of 911 Calls
Wants MPD and FPC to develop approach where unarmed professionals handle non-violent social issues.
Oct 14th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Enforcing Existing Capacity Restrictions Over Lower State Limits
Health Department determines its order is more restrictive, superseding blanket 25% restriction.
Oct 8th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers’ Order Punishes Small Business, Says WMC
But Milwaukee will enforce its own capacity restrictions, with many bars and restaurants at 50%
Oct 8th, 2020 by Rachael Vasquez
