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Spike In Deaths Points to Tainted Local Drug Supply
Milwaukee County has averaged one overdose death every four hours since Saturday.
Apr 4th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Northside House Fire Kills Three Overnight
Seven people have died in house fires in Milwaukee so far this year.
Mar 29th, 2023 by Evan Casey
Bill Hikes Jail Time In Drug Overdose Cases
Republican bill ups penalty for reckless homicide by delivering drugs to 60 years in prison.
Mar 21st, 2023 by Isiah Holmes
Crowley Appoints New Medical Examiner
County executive promotes Interim Medical Examiner Wieslawa Tlomak; board must approve this.
Feb 22nd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
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
Six Ways County Will Spend Opioid Settlement Funds
Opioid treatment programs a priority for spending $56 million won from drug companies.
Jan 24th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Former Fugitive Reported Dead in Jail
Second death in two-months in Milwaukee County Jail.
Jan 23rd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Medical Examiner Struggles With Staffing
Office now shorthanded for forensic investigators. Interim chief has temporary plan.
Jan 20th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Medical Examiner’s Office Needs Help With Autopsies
Staff shortage since chief medical examiner dismissed could jeopardize accreditation.
Dec 5th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Suicides Spiking in Milwaukee’s Black Community
Trend precedes pandemic, but is now at highest point in past decade.
Dec 3rd, 2022 by Devin Blake
Homeless Deaths Rising Significantly in Milwaukee
Substance abuse contributing to 147% rise since 2018.
Nov 10th, 2022 by Devin Blake
Study Finds Gaps in County Drug Treatment Services
Fragmented system needs more resources, coordination. Wisconsin Policy Forum finds.
Nov 5th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
