Content referencing Ruthie Weatherly
Meeting Over Police Pursuits Results in Tears, Barbs and a Walk Out
MPD chief of staff walks out of meeting, chides alderman for bad behavior.
Oct 2nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Federal Grant Termination Forces City Health Department Cuts
Board of Health reveals what programs were cut, initiatives suspended.
Jul 12th, 2025 by Milwaukee Board of Health
Milwaukee Ramps Up Monkeypox Testing, Vaccines
City health department leads the way. 'If you know you’ve been exposed get tested.'
Sep 28th, 2022 by Edgar Mendez
City Has Most Cases of Syphilis in 20 Years
441 cases in 2021 versus 183 in 2020. Especially affecting women of child-bearing age.
Feb 23rd, 2022 by Matt Martinez
State Says Health Department Needs Improvement Plan
MHD is in trouble, but the blame goes back four commissioners.
Feb 12th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Budget Testimony Includes Repeated Ask For $75 Million Police Cut
Two-thirds of those that testified at preliminary budget hearing want funds to go towards health, housing.
Aug 27th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Board of Health Appointments Sail Through
Public Safety & Health Committee approves Barrett's appointments, chastises Barrett for not creating board earlier
Jun 27th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Appoints First Board of Health
City's first health oversight board is proposed to be filled almost entirely with women.
Jun 24th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
New Homes Popping Up Around Brady Street
One of the city's oldest neighborhoods is a hotbed for new construction.
Aug 10th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
