Tyler Weber

MPS Will Reopen School Shuttered Because of Lead Dust

Trowbridge gets the all clear after abatement effort.

Health Department Will Investigate 10 More Schools For Lead Issues

Clinics scheduled for concerned children, staff to be tested.

Health Department Shutters MPS School Over Lead Concerns

Staff member observed scraping lead paint without containment, lead dust spread to previously clean surfaces.

Health Department May Shut Down Some Milwaukee Schools With High Lead Levels

Gov. Evers' budget plan has funding for lead risk investigations, mentions MPS lead levels.

More Milwaukee Schools Getting Tested for High Lead Levels

Four schools in MPS with K4-8 students and older buildings now being tested.

Milwaukee Adopts New Policy Requesting More Lead Testing For Children

Officials stress importance of wider testing, stronger enforcement against noncompliant landlords

Dr. T Confirmed As Health Commissioner

Michael Totoraitis is the new leader of city health department.

New Health Commissioner Wins Key Approval

Michael Totoraitis says he's commited to providing long-term, strategic leadership.

Mayor Names New Health Commissioner

Michael Totoraitis will lead department, subject to council confirmation.

Milwaukee Health Department Continues Harm Reduction Work Amidst Devastating Fatal Overdose Weekend

Milwaukee Health Department Announces Upcoming Changes to COVID-19 Services

New Penalties For Landlords Who Don’t Fix Lead Hazards

Fees, citations, even demolition for non-compliance after child tests positive for lead.

Update Expected Soon on Criminal Investigation Into Health Department

City officials and council members want to know status of DOJ, Milwaukee County DA investigation.

Anger and Frustration With Milwaukee’s Lead Program

Even the Milwaukee Health Department doesn't like what's happened since 2018.

Milwaukee’s Lead Program Fails Again

Scale of problem currently limited to one family in Bay View, but full review planned.

Health Commissioner Johnson Statement on Lead Case

Walnut Way Leader Pushes Economic Development

Antonio Butts foresees north side neighborhood becoming prime designation for black professionals.

New Health Care Clinic for Near North Side

Clinic will serve Lindsay Heights neighborhood

Home Visits Can Reduce Infant Mortality

City program offers nurse and social worker visits to at-risk families in Lindsay Heights.