Karen Domagalski, operations manager, Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Content referencing Karen Domagalski
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.
Dec 1st, 2023 by Edgar Mendez
Why Are So Many More Young Wisconsinites Dying?
Surge in overdose deaths since 2000 explains half of mortality rate increase.
Feb 10th, 2023 by Edgar Mendez
Homeless Deaths Rising Significantly in Milwaukee
Substance abuse contributing to 147% rise since 2018.
Nov 10th, 2022 by Devin Blake
Can New Naloxone Medication Reduce Overdose Deaths?
Increased potency of fentanyl, other opioids driving death rate in Milwaukee.
Jul 14th, 2022 by Edgar Mendez
Drug Overdose Deaths Still Plague County
Fentanyl driving 5-year rise in Milwaukee, though cocaine also a factor.
Jun 11th, 2022 by Edgar Mendez
What Local Resources For Substance Abuse Are Available?
Local organizations provide everything from narcan training to substance abuse treatment.
Apr 23rd, 2022 by Edgar Mendez
After Losing Son to Overdose, A Father Fights Back
Isaac Solis started a social media campaign to raise awareness about fentanyl.
Feb 18th, 2022 by Edgar Mendez
City, County Struggle for Solutions to Overdose Deaths
South-side ZIP code hardest hit. A push for legislation to legalize test strips.
Dec 26th, 2021 by Edgar Mendez
House of Correction Starts Opioid Treatment Program
A new pilot program will provide inmates with medically assisted opioid treatment.
Sep 24th, 2021 by Edgar Mendez
Memorial Remembers Victims of Opioid Addiction
Event held downtown in honor of International Overdose Awareness Day.
Sep 2nd, 2021 by Edgar Mendez
Opioid Abuse is Overdose ‘Russian Roulette’
Treatment center in central city is offering a way to break addictions grip.
Jul 2nd, 2021 by Edgar Mendez
Black Drug Overdose Death Rate Spikes
Deaths in county up in 2021, but up the most for African Americans.
May 21st, 2021 by Edgar Mendez
Overdoses Surge and Heroin, Opioid Cocaine Task Force Doesn’t Meet
Task force was created to develop policy recommendations for overdose crisis.
Apr 15th, 2021 by Edgar Mendez
Milwaukee County Surpasses Last Year’s Record Overdose Deaths
There has already been 435 overdose deaths this year.
Nov 27th, 2020 by Edgar Mendez
Overdose Responders Struggle Against Rising Deaths
Response team connects people to treatment after a non-fatal overdose.
Nov 20th, 2020 by Edgar Mendez
Homicides Way Up In County This Year
Up from 47 to 80 at this time last year, with most (73) in the city.
Jun 16th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
County Overdose Deaths Up 50% in 2020
Medical Examiner warns current pace would result in 640 deaths in 2020.
Apr 5th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
County Had Record Overdose Deaths in 2019
404 overdose deaths last year; previous high was 401 in 2017.
Feb 12th, 2020 by Edgar Mendez
North-Side Man Dies, Possible Hypothermia
Died last week, We Energies says his heating equipment may not have been working.
Dec 24th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
Why the Weekend of Fatal Overdoses?
14 drug overdose deaths in Milwaukee County. Bad batch of drugs suspected.
Jul 31st, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
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
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
