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Death of Man Restrained by Hotel Guards Ruled a Homicide

Death of Man Restrained by Hotel Guards Ruled a Homicide

Medical examiner says D'Vontaye Miller's death caused by restraint asphyxia, drug toxicity.

Aug 3rd, 2024 by Deneen Smith
Heart Disease Killed Woman Whose Death Led to Milwaukee 911 Policy Change

Heart Disease Killed Woman Whose Death Led to Milwaukee 911 Policy Change

Jolene Waldref died in January after calling 911 from bus stop in sub-zero weather.

Mar 27th, 2024 by Deneen Smith
Narcan-Resistant ‘Tranq’ Linked To 1 in 5 of Milwaukee’s Overdose Deaths

Narcan-Resistant ‘Tranq’ Linked To 1 in 5 of Milwaukee’s Overdose Deaths

And the rate has doubled in early 2024. Xylazine is commonly mixed with fentanyl.

Feb 29th, 2024 by Evan Casey
Milwaukee Officials Urge Ambulance Policy Changes After Woman’s Death

Milwaukee Officials Urge Ambulance Policy Changes After Woman’s Death

Unanimous Common Council measure calls for future operating procedure updates.

Feb 6th, 2024 by Evan Casey
Fire Department Reviewing 911 Calls After Women Falls on Ice, Dies

Fire Department Reviewing 911 Calls After Women Falls on Ice, Dies

Report says Milwaukee's 911 call system can lead to 'delays and frustration for the caller.'

Jan 27th, 2024 by Evan Casey
Safety Fencing Being Added to Hoan Bridge

Safety Fencing Being Added to Hoan Bridge

Bridge has been the site of dozens of suicides.

Nov 2nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
After 7 Cyclist Deaths In 2022, Will More Protected Bike Lanes Help?

After 7 Cyclist Deaths In 2022, Will More Protected Bike Lanes Help?

Milwaukee is seeing an increase in bicyclist and pedestrian injuries and deaths.

Oct 12th, 2023 by Evan Casey
MKE County: Drug Settlements Could Help Expand Opioid Addiction Programs
MKE County

Drug Settlements Could Help Expand Opioid Addiction Programs

Settlements with opioid producers and distributors could fund 3 programs.

Sep 21st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
MKE County: No Criminal Charges For Officers in Jail Death
MKE County

No Criminal Charges For Officers in Jail Death

DA's office finds no evidence to support any charges in death of Cilivea Thyrion.

Aug 7th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Data Wonk: Is City’s Decline in Homicides For Real?
Data Wonk

Is City’s Decline in Homicides For Real?

The data shows significant decline for Milwaukee in 2023, but a still worrisome trend.

Jul 19th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
State Awards For $8 Million Opioid Addiction

State Awards For $8 Million Opioid Addiction

Milwaukee County could potentially double previous record for overdose deaths.

Apr 28th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
MKE County: Rising Overdose Deaths From Drugs Cut With Xylazine In Milwaukee
MKE County

Rising Overdose Deaths From Drugs Cut With Xylazine In Milwaukee

Powerful veterinary sedative, often combined with Fentanyl, causing overdose deaths.

Apr 5th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
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