Milwaukee lead poisoning, no criminal charges
The Milwaukee Health Department will not face criminal charges for mismanagement of its Childhood Lead Poisoning and Prevention Program. The district attorney's office said there was evidence of wrongdoing but not enough to prosecute a crime.
The Milwaukee Health Department will not face criminal charges for mismanagement of its Childhood Lead Poisoning and Prevention Program. The district attorney's office said there was evidence of wrongdoing but not enough to prosecute a crime.
MPS makes masks optional in April
Masks will be optional for Milwaukee Public Schools students and staff in school buildings starting Monday, April 18.
Masks will be optional for Milwaukee Public Schools students and staff in school buildings starting Monday, April 18.
Milwaukee police mental health SOP needs more review, FPC says
The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission's Policies and Standards Committee met Thursday night, March 24, and instead of approving the Milwaukee Police Department's updated standard operating procedures related to mental health, the FPC voted to create another task force.
The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission's Policies and Standards Committee met Thursday night, March 24, and instead of approving the Milwaukee Police Department's updated standard operating procedures related to mental health, the FPC voted to create another task force.
MPS makes masks optional in April
Masks will be optional for Milwaukee Public Schools students and staff in school buildings starting Monday, April 18.
Masks will be optional for Milwaukee Public Schools students and staff in school buildings starting Monday, April 18.
Male birth control pill 99% effective in mice, researchers say
Currently, the only contraceptive option available for men so far is condoms or a vasectomy.
Currently, the only contraceptive option available for men so far is condoms or a vasectomy.
10 largest US cities see population changes in COVID’s 1st full year, data shows
In the first full year of COVID-19, 10 major cities including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago experienced the greatest population losses in the nation, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
In the first full year of COVID-19, 10 major cities including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago experienced the greatest population losses in the nation, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
Airline CEOs, travel groups urge White House to lift mask rules on flights
The CEOs of Delta, American and United Airlines, and others are urging the White House to end a federal mask mandate on airplanes, along with international pre-departure testing requirements.
The CEOs of Delta, American and United Airlines, and others are urging the White House to end a federal mask mandate on airplanes, along with international pre-departure testing requirements.
Milwaukee lead poisoning, no criminal charges
The Milwaukee Health Department will not face criminal charges for mismanagement of its Childhood Lead Poisoning and Prevention Program. The district attorney's office said there was evidence of wrongdoing but not enough to prosecute a crime.
The Milwaukee Health Department will not face criminal charges for mismanagement of its Childhood Lead Poisoning and Prevention Program. The district attorney's office said there was evidence of wrongdoing but not enough to prosecute a crime.
Palmyra bird flu carcass compost plan worries neighbors
Government agencies plan to compost the nearly three million chickens infected with the bird flu in Jefferson County after "depopulation," and families living near the compost site aren't sure that's the best idea.
Government agencies plan to compost the nearly three million chickens infected with the bird flu in Jefferson County after "depopulation," and families living near the compost site aren't sure that's the best idea.
Palmyra bird flu carcass compost plan worries neighbors
Government agencies plan to compost the nearly three million chickens infected with the bird flu in Jefferson County after "depopulation," and families living near the compost site aren't sure that's the best idea.
Government agencies plan to compost the nearly three million chickens infected with the bird flu in Jefferson County after "depopulation," and families living near the compost site aren't sure that's the best idea.
Advancing cancer research: 2 women turn pain into a mission, message
A Marquette University student is taking pain from a loss and a passion for science to help advance cancer research.
A Marquette University student is taking pain from a loss and a passion for science to help advance cancer research.
Advancing cancer research: 2 women turn pain into a mission, message
A Marquette University student is taking pain from a loss and a passion for science to help advance cancer research.
A Marquette University student is taking pain from a loss and a passion for science to help advance cancer research.
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.