Become a Member - Member Login
Urban Milwaukee Logo
Show Menu
  • Real Estate
    • Listings
    • Add a Listing
    • Press Releases
  • Politics
    • Political Contributions Tracker
    • Bruce Murphy
    • Press Releases
  • Food & Drink
    • Press Releases
  • A&E
    • Theater
    • Events
    • Press Releases
  • A&E
    • Visual Art
    • Theater
    • Events
    • Press Releases
    • Food & Drink
  • Membership
    • Become a Member
    • Buy a Gift Membership
    • Giveaways + Events

Department of Health Services

References

  • MKE County: COVID-19 Downward Trends Continue

    Milwaukee County daily number of COVID-19 cases Mar 18th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
  • Changes Coming to Medicaid Enrollment

    The Marcia P. Coggs Center, 1220 W. Vliet St., is one of the locations where those enrolled in Medicaid services can get assistance. Photo by Matt Martinez/NNS. Mar 17th, 2022 by Matt Martinez
  • Health Officials Urge Flu Shots After Child Deaths

    "I Got My Flu Shot." Photo by Whoisjohngalt at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons Mar 17th, 2022 by Shamane Mills
  • Wastewater Tests Show Uptick in COVID-19

    The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewage District's South Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant. Photo by Susan Nusser. Mar 16th, 2022 by Shamane Mills
  • ‘You Are Heroes,’ Evers Tells Workers

    On March 14, 2022 Gov. Tony Evers appeared at the Alliant Energy Center in Dane County where he thanked healthcare workers and the National Guard for helping during the pandemic. Two years earlier, the Democratic governor had declared a public health emergency which would later kill more than 12,000 residents. Shamane Mills/WPR Mar 15th, 2022 by Shamane Mills
  • State High Court To Rule On Local Health Orders

    Wisconsin Supreme Court. Photo by Mariiana Tzotcheva. Mar 14th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
  • Testing Kids For Lead Poisoning Declined During Pandemic

    Old, peeling paint, seen in this windowsill in a rental property in Milwaukee, is often blamed for lead poisoning in children. But experts and advocates point out that lead from aging pipes also can make its way into drinking water, providing another avenue of lead exposure. Photo by Matt Campbell of the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism. Mar 12th, 2022 by Shamane Mills
  • Fentanyl Drives Record Overdoses in 2021

    Fentanyl pills. Photo from the DEA. Mar 10th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield
  • The State of Politics: How Gov. Evers Responded to Pandemic

    Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers ordered a statewide COVID-19 pandemic mask mandate to take effect on Aug. 1, 2020. The next day, Evers tweeted a photo of himself wearing a face mask while standing outside the Wisconsin Governor's Mansion in Madison, with the shores of Lake Mendota in the background. The tweet stated "Here in Wisconsin we lead by example," and encouraged Wisconsinites to post photos of themselves wearing masks. Office of Gov. Tony Evers Mar 7th, 2022 by Steven Walters
  • Infant Formula Recall Worries Parents

    Some Similac powder products were recalled due to reported cases of salmonella and Cronobacter, forcing some mothers to scramble for alternatives. Photo provided by Bellies and Babees/NNS. Mar 6th, 2022 by Matt Martinez
  • Op Ed: Republicans Restrict Right To Vote

    Only 61,634 votes were cast in the Feb 15., 2022 primary. Photo taken Feb 15., 2022 by Jeramey Jannene. Mar 1st, 2022 by Matt Rothschild
  • Democrats Push Badger Care Public Option

    Wisconsin State Capitol. Photo by Mariiana Tzotcheva. Feb 28th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield
Newer Articles - Older Articles
  • Share on Facebook
  • Share on LinkedIn
  • Share on Reddit
  • Share on Twitter

Latest Articles & Columns

Members Only: A Rundown of Our Exclusive Bulletins
Members Only: A Rundown of Our Exclusive Bulletins by Urban Milwaukee
Dining: Cubanitas, a Success for 22 Years
Dining: Cubanitas, a Success for 22 Years by Cari Taylor-Carlson
Transportation: How Should MCTS Spend $35,000?
Transportation: How Should MCTS Spend $35,000? by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Now Up to 16 Lawsuits Against Trump Administration
Wisconsin Now Up to 16 Lawsuits Against Trump Administration by Avery Lea Rogers
MKE County: Wehr Nature Center Fund Drive Will Pay for Changes
MKE County: Wehr Nature Center Fund Drive Will Pay for Changes by Graham Kilmer

Become a Member

  • Help assure the future of city’s fastest growing publication.

Join Today

Buy a Gift Membership

Press Releases

Milwaukee: Citizen Action and Labor Council To Host Major Town Hall on Proposed Medicaid Cuts
Milwaukee: Citizen Action and Labor Council To Host Major Town Hall on Proposed Medicaid Cuts by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week, Highlights Efforts to Support Wisconsin’s $25 Billion Tourism Industry
Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week, Highlights Efforts to Support Wisconsin’s $25 Billion Tourism Industry by Gov. Tony Evers
AG Kaul Sues to Stop Unlawful Rollback of Natural Resource Protections
AG Kaul Sues to Stop Unlawful Rollback of Natural Resource Protections by Wisconsin Department of Justice

Read more Press Releases

3 Most Popular

Milwaukee Public Museum Changes Its Name
Milwaukee Public Museum Changes Its Name by Graham Kilmer
Murphy’s Law: Betty Brinn Museum Must Move
Murphy’s Law: Betty Brinn Museum Must Move by Bruce Murphy
Sendik’s Reopens With Statement From Ownership
Sendik’s Reopens With Statement From Ownership by Sophie Bolich

New Faces

Ampersand Welcomes Alyse Marin as New Account Manager
Ampersand Welcomes Alyse Marin as New Account Manager
Milwaukee Arts Board announces 2025 Artists of the Year, Friends of the Arts Award honorees
Milwaukee Arts Board announces 2025 Artists of the Year, Friends of the Arts Award honorees
WWBIC Names Kathryn Dunn as New President/CVO
WWBIC Names Kathryn Dunn as New President/CVO

More New Faces

Upcoming Events

The Last Five Years
The Last Five Years
Sun, May 11 - 2:00 pm
Million Dollar Quartet
Million Dollar Quartet
Sun, May 11 - 2:00 pm
Espejo: Clean
Espejo: Clean
Sun, May 11 - 2:00 pm
Circle Mirror Transformation
Circle Mirror Transformation
Sun, May 11 - 2:00 pm
Fine Arts Quartet Free Spring Festival
Fine Arts Quartet Free Spring Festival
Sun, May 11 - 3:00 pm
See the full calendar

Information

  • Become a Member
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Jobs
  • Calendar
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • The Store
  • Submit a Press Release

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn

Subscribe

Daily Email Update

Take the next step, become a member.
Ditch the ads, get free stuff

Urban Milwaukee: The Store

The place for Milwaukee and Wisconsin gifts
Gifts at Urban Milwaukee: The Store
Visit the shop downtown at 755 N. Milwaukee St.
Or shop online (Hours, Directions, Products)
© 2025, Urban Milwaukee, Inc. All rights reserved.
We're pretty sure you're a member and you're definitely not signed in. Sign-in to take full advantage of your membership, including an ad-free website and improved browsing experience. Sign in

This ad will close automatically in 15 seconds.

Tired of seeing banner ads on Urban Milwaukee? Become a member for $9/month.