Karen Domagalski, operations manager, Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office.

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Limited Supply of Narcan Prevents Milwaukee Groups From Saving Lives

Limited Supply of Narcan Prevents Milwaukee Groups From Saving Lives

Vending machines aren't available after hours, or are even turned off during the day.

Why Are So Many More Young Wisconsinites Dying?

Why Are So Many More Young Wisconsinites Dying?

Surge in overdose deaths since 2000 explains half of mortality rate increase.

Homeless Deaths Rising Significantly in Milwaukee

Homeless Deaths Rising Significantly in Milwaukee

Substance abuse contributing to 147% rise since 2018.

Can New Naloxone Medication Reduce Overdose Deaths?

Can New Naloxone Medication Reduce Overdose Deaths?

Increased potency of fentanyl, other opioids driving death rate in Milwaukee.

Drug Overdose Deaths Still Plague County

Drug Overdose Deaths Still Plague County

Fentanyl driving 5-year rise in Milwaukee, though cocaine also a factor.

What Local Resources For Substance Abuse Are Available?

What Local Resources For Substance Abuse Are Available?

Local organizations provide everything from narcan training to substance abuse treatment.

After Losing Son to Overdose, A Father Fights Back

After Losing Son to Overdose, A Father Fights Back

Isaac Solis started a social media campaign to raise awareness about fentanyl.

City, County Struggle for Solutions to Overdose Deaths

City, County Struggle for Solutions to Overdose Deaths

South-side ZIP code hardest hit. A push for legislation to legalize test strips.

MKE County: House of Correction Starts Opioid Treatment Program
MKE County

House of Correction Starts Opioid Treatment Program

A new pilot program will provide inmates with medically assisted opioid treatment.

Memorial Remembers Victims of Opioid Addiction

Memorial Remembers Victims of Opioid Addiction

Event held downtown in honor of International Overdose Awareness Day.

Opioid Abuse is Overdose ‘Russian Roulette’

Opioid Abuse is Overdose ‘Russian Roulette’

Treatment center in central city is offering a way to break addictions grip.

Black Drug Overdose Death Rate Spikes

Black Drug Overdose Death Rate Spikes

Deaths in county up in 2021, but up the most for African Americans.

Overdoses Surge and Heroin, Opioid Cocaine Task Force Doesn’t Meet

Overdoses Surge and Heroin, Opioid Cocaine Task Force Doesn’t Meet

Task force was created to develop policy recommendations for overdose crisis.

Milwaukee County Surpasses Last Year’s Record Overdose Deaths

Milwaukee County Surpasses Last Year’s Record Overdose Deaths

There has already been 435 overdose deaths this year.

Overdose Responders Struggle Against Rising Deaths

Overdose Responders Struggle Against Rising Deaths

Response team connects people to treatment after a non-fatal overdose.

Homicides Way Up In County This Year

Homicides Way Up In County This Year

Up from 47 to 80 at this time last year, with most (73) in the city.

County Overdose Deaths Up 50% in 2020

County Overdose Deaths Up 50% in 2020

Medical Examiner warns current pace would result in 640 deaths in 2020.

County Had Record Overdose Deaths in 2019

County Had Record Overdose Deaths in 2019

404 overdose deaths last year; previous high was 401 in 2017.

North-Side Man Dies, Possible Hypothermia

North-Side Man Dies, Possible Hypothermia

Died last week, We Energies says his heating equipment may not have been working.

Why the Weekend of Fatal Overdoses?

Why the Weekend of Fatal Overdoses?

14 drug overdose deaths in Milwaukee County. Bad batch of drugs suspected.

City-County Plan Targets Opioid Epidemic

City-County Plan Targets Opioid Epidemic

300 opioid overdoses in county last year. Task force proposes eight focus areas.

Freedom of Information Council Gives ‘Opee’ Awards

Freedom of Information Council Gives ‘Opee’ Awards

Big loser was state Department of Administration; one winner was Milwaukee County Medical Examiner.