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Lawsuit Fails to Overthrow Wisconsin’s Vape Ban
Trade group seeks to block 2023 law restricting sale of some vape products.
Sep 8th, 2025 by Joe Schulz
Supervisors Support Age Restriction For THC Derivatives
Sup. Eckblad's proposal pushes local suburbs to adopt Milwaukee rules.
Sep 7th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Common Council Wants to Ban Hookah Sales to Those Under 21
Hookah bars expanding in city. Compliance with state law may be an issue.
Apr 14th, 2025 by Evan Casey
State Health Officials Launch Campaign to Discourage Menthol Tobacco Use
80% of Black adult smokers polled said they smoked menthol cigarettes.
Jan 27th, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny
Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Approved by FDA
Could be available this week for Wisconsin residents.
Aug 27th, 2024 by Richelle Wilson
Evers Will Offer Free Contraceptives for Badger Care Recipients
Governor proposes state initiatives on mental health and reproductive care.
Jan 24th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Program Aims To Help Inmates Avoid Opioid Addiction After Release
Behind The Walls operates from within Milwaukee's Community Reintegration Center.
Aug 17th, 2023 by Evan Casey
West Allis Fire Department Offering Medication to Prevent Overdoses
Will offer people buprenorphine, approved by FDA to treat opioid use disorders.
Jul 26th, 2023 by Evan Casey
State Getting $7.5M Settlement From Opioid Addiction Treatment Producer
In 2016, Wisconsin joined an anti-trust lawsuit against Indivior, the maker of a drug used to treat opioid addiction called Suboxone.
Jun 3rd, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
Johnson Calls For Abortion Referendum
'I have a hard time believing people would allow abortion past about 12 weeks.'
Apr 25th, 2023 by Evan Casey
FDA’s Move To Increase Overdose-Reversal Drug Access Could Save Lives
Wisconsin health leaders say over-the-counter Narcan sales will help abate opioid overdose crisis.
Mar 30th, 2023 by Gaby Vinick
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
Study Finds High Level of ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Great Lakes Fish
Eating 1 freshwater fish a year similar to drinking PFOS-contaminated water for a month.
Jan 18th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Boosters, Vaccination Key to COVID-19 Progress
County health policy advisor calls for more people to get new booster.
Oct 7th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
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
Can Abortion Pills Be Mailed Legally in Wisconsin?
It's legal to receive them in the mail, but a physician could be charged for mailing them.
Jul 21st, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Can New Naloxone Medication Reduce Overdose Deaths?
Increased potency of fentanyl, other opioids driving death rate in Milwaukee.
Jul 14th, 2022 by Edgar Mendez
UWM Professor Creating Cheaper Hearing Aids
Yi Hu develops prototype that doesn't require prescription, could cost less than $200.
Jul 5th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
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
Many CBD Products In State Not Accurately Labeled
Study by UW-Madison professor notes lack of regulation of products.
Apr 17th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield
State DHS Approves COVID-19 Booster
Senior citizens who got Pfizer shot should get booster, as should some groups with underlying conditions or greater exposure.
Sep 28th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
State Doctors Warn, Don’t Use Ivermectin
Sen. Johnson ‘endangering our patients’ pushing drug for COVID-19, they declare.
Aug 31st, 2021 by Shamane Mills
Thompson Will Disobey Republican Order
‘I am going to stand my ground, keep students safe and healthy,’ says UW leader and former GOP governor.
Aug 25th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
Barrett Imposes Vaccine Mandate For City Workers
All except police and fire fighters must have proof of COVID-19 vaccination by October 29.
Aug 24th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
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
UW System To Offer Scholarships For Vaccinated Students
Goal to get 70% of students vaccinated with a lottery that awards $7,000 scholarships.
Jul 26th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
State Officials Target COVID-19 Delta Variant
New tool offers better tracking of vaccinations rates. ‘This variant is less forgiving.’
Jul 10th, 2021 by Shamane Mills
FDA Approves Vaccine for Kids 12 to 15
The CDC still has to review the authorization and make recommendations for its use with this age group.
May 10th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
State Creates 4 Community Vaccine Clinics
In Racine, La Crosse and Marathon counties. Any eligible state resident can register to get vaccine.
Feb 24th, 2021 by Megan Hart
Pharmacist Arrested For Intentionally Ruining 500 COVID-19 Vaccine Doses
57 people received spoiled vaccinations.
Dec 31st, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
