Milwaukee County overdose deaths up 571% over 2 decades
A new Milwaukee County Overdose Dashboard has been created in order to understand the trends in both fatal and nonfatal overdoses and inform prevention efforts. Overdose deaths have gone up more than 570% in the county in the last two decades.
A new Milwaukee County Overdose Dashboard has been created in order to understand the trends in both fatal and nonfatal overdoses and inform prevention efforts. Overdose deaths have gone up more than 570% in the county in the last two decades.
Brookfield man beats brain cancer, thanks medical team; 'Fortunate guy'
A Brookfield man was 59 when he started to lose his memory and deal with bad back pain. What was thought to be obesity and dementia was actually brain cancer.
A Brookfield man was 59 when he started to lose his memory and deal with bad back pain. What was thought to be obesity and dementia was actually brain cancer.
No Summerfest COVID protocols, full slate of events back in 2022
Summerfest 2021 featured a COVID vaccine requirement or proof of a negative test. In summer 2022, there are no such protocols, and officials expect the largest crowds yet.
Summerfest 2021 featured a COVID vaccine requirement or proof of a negative test. In summer 2022, there are no such protocols, and officials expect the largest crowds yet.
Richfield boy denied flight over airline's mask rule, family says
A Richfield family thought they properly notified the airline that their son, who has autism, has trouble wearing masks. Instead, they were told he couldn't fly.
A Richfield family thought they properly notified the airline that their son, who has autism, has trouble wearing masks. Instead, they were told he couldn't fly.
Hillary Clinton tests positive for COVID-19, has mild symptoms
“Well, I've tested positive for COVID," Clinton tweeted.
“Well, I've tested positive for COVID," Clinton tweeted.
Milwaukee County COVID trends 'encouraging'
Wisconsin DHS officials stopped in Milwaukee as part of a "Thank You Tour" for frontline workers. The county's COVID-19 activity is showing promise.
Wisconsin DHS officials stopped in Milwaukee as part of a "Thank You Tour" for frontline workers. The county's COVID-19 activity is showing promise.
New COVID-19 variant popping up in Europe, Asia worries scientists of uptick in US
Scientists worry that a contagious coronavirus variant may soon push cases up in the United States just as it has in Europe and Asia.
Scientists worry that a contagious coronavirus variant may soon push cases up in the United States just as it has in Europe and Asia.
The best vegetables for your health, according to nutritionists
It pays to love your veggies. Especially when you’re loading up on some of the healthiest in the vegetable kingdom.
It pays to love your veggies. Especially when you’re loading up on some of the healthiest in the vegetable kingdom.
Pfizer recalls some blood pressure drug products over elevated levels of cancer-causing impurity
Pfizer said it was recalling some blood pressure medication and two generic versions Monday over elevated levels of a potentially cancer-causing impurity.
Pfizer said it was recalling some blood pressure medication and two generic versions Monday over elevated levels of a potentially cancer-causing impurity.
Camp Lejeune issues rabies threat for Marines after raccoons caught
Military officials have asked Marines to “stay away from all wildlife animals” after a raccoon tested positive for rabies.
Military officials have asked Marines to “stay away from all wildlife animals” after a raccoon tested positive for rabies.
Disney Shanghai temporarily closes as China battles another COVID surge
Disney guests who have been impacted will be provided a refund or exchange.
Disney guests who have been impacted will be provided a refund or exchange.
Jergens Ultra Healing Moisturizer recalled because of possible bacteria contamination
some bottles of Jergens Ultra Healing Moisturizer could contain Pluralibacter gergoviae. That bacterium usually does not make healthy people sick. However, someone with a weakened immune system could get sick. Symptoms include respiratory problems, weakness, fever, nausea and vomiting.
some bottles of Jergens Ultra Healing Moisturizer could contain Pluralibacter gergoviae. That bacterium usually does not make healthy people sick. However, someone with a weakened immune system could get sick. Symptoms include respiratory problems, weakness, fever, nausea and vomiting.
Alcohol-related deaths spiked in first year of COVID-19 pandemic, study shows
The number and rate of alcohol-related deaths increased approximately 25% between 2019 and 2020, the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The number and rate of alcohol-related deaths increased approximately 25% between 2019 and 2020, the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Birds euthanized at animal sanctuary due to avian flu
The virus is often spread to domestic poultry by infected wild birds.
The virus is often spread to domestic poultry by infected wild birds.
Milwaukee COVID metrics improve for 10th consecutive week
The Milwaukee Health Department on Friday reported improving trends to the COVID-19 case burden and positivity rate for a 10th straight week.
The Milwaukee Health Department on Friday reported improving trends to the COVID-19 case burden and positivity rate for a 10th straight week.
US adult cigarette smoking rate fell during first year of pandemic
U.S. cigarette smoking dropped to a new all-time low in 2020, with 1 in 8 adults saying they were current smokers.
U.S. cigarette smoking dropped to a new all-time low in 2020, with 1 in 8 adults saying they were current smokers.
China reports first deaths from COVID-19 in more than a year
China’s health authorities have reported two COVID-19 deaths, the first since January 2021.
China’s health authorities have reported two COVID-19 deaths, the first since January 2021.
UWM carbon monoxide leak; potentially lethal levels reported
New reports of a carbon monoxide leak at UWM's Cambridge Commons states that carbon monoxide levels were not just high – they were potentially lethal.
New reports of a carbon monoxide leak at UWM's Cambridge Commons states that carbon monoxide levels were not just high – they were potentially lethal.
World's happiest countries for 2022 amid war, COVID-19 — see where US ranks
Finland was named the world’s happiest country for the 5th straight year, according to the 2022 World Happiness Report. It also found an increase in global benevolence.
Finland was named the world’s happiest country for the 5th straight year, according to the 2022 World Happiness Report. It also found an increase in global benevolence.
Wastewater testing for COVID: Milwaukee County sees numbers rise
COVID levels in Milwaukee County are the lowest they have been in eight months. But tests being done at Milwaukee's Jones Island indicate another rise may be coming.
COVID levels in Milwaukee County are the lowest they have been in eight months. But tests being done at Milwaukee's Jones Island indicate another rise may be coming.