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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
Did Crowley Fire Medical Examiner?
Former Medical Examiner Brian Peterson says he was forced out by the county executive.
Oct 28th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Nonprofit Helps Homes Get Air Conditioned
36,500 Milwaukee homes lacked AC in 2019, mostly in low-income neighborhoods.
Aug 24th, 2022 by Samantha McCabe
A Map of County’s Overdose Deaths
78% of deaths last year involved fentanyl. But use of new drug, Xylazine, rising.
Aug 24th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
Milwaukee County Experiencing Record Overdose Deaths
2022 outpacing 2021, which saw a record number of overdose deaths.
Aug 23rd, 2022 by Evan Casey
