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Opioid Task Force Issues Recommendations
Next step is to implement the city-county task force’s findings, says Ald. Murphy.
Dec 4th, 2018 by Ximena Conde
City-County Plan Targets Opioid Epidemic
300 opioid overdoses in county last year. Task force proposes eight focus areas.
May 22nd, 2018 by Edgar Mendez
Cocaine Overdose Deaths Have Nearly Tripled
In Milwaukee County up from 50 in 2013 to 140 in 2017.
May 15th, 2018 by Ximena Conde
The House Where Addicts Die
Five overdose deaths in eight months at a West Side transitional living center.
Apr 18th, 2018 by Isiah Holmes
Emergency Shelter Works Overtime in Brutal Cold
Street Angels Milwaukee Outreach on S. Layton Blvd copes with huge demand for help.
Jan 6th, 2018 by Elliot Hughes
Drug-Related Deaths To Hit 420 in 2017
Police targeting opioid suppliers. City-County Task Force struggles to hold meetings.
Dec 21st, 2017 by Edgar Mendez
Opioid Crisis Hits City Hard
County’s huge increase isn’t just suburban whites, city and minority residents hurt, too.
Nov 9th, 2017 by Edgar Mendez
Opioid Crisis Still Growing
Are there solutions? Panel of experts share views on epidemic of overdoses, deaths.
Oct 30th, 2017 by Dave Fidlin
Heroin Deaths Up 241% Since 2010
County's increase echoes national trend, with victims mostly white. Part I of series.
Mar 16th, 2016 by Wyatt Massey
Freedom of Information Council Gives ‘Opee’ Awards
Big loser was state Department of Administration; one winner was Milwaukee County Medical Examiner.
Mar 14th, 2015 by Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council
Last Rights for the Homeless
County Medical Examiner identifies deceased homeless people and brings closure to their families.
Nov 4th, 2014 by Brendan O’Brien
Should Chief Flynn Resign?
The city is divided over the chief. But is it all his fault?
Oct 5th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
