Where do Trump's $5 trillion 'Big Beautiful' tax cut bill and Project 2025 align?

Despite Trump's public distancing from Project 2025, his "One Big Beautiful Bill" incorporates several elements from the initiative, including changes to health care, tax cuts, food assistance, abortion access and student loans.

Pulaski High School rodent activity; MPS, parents dealing with issue

The Milwaukee Health Department found signs of rodent activity inside Pulaski High School. Now, MPS and parents are dealing with the problem.

Overdose deaths see largest one-year decline ever: Here’s why

US overdose deaths fell by 27% in 2024, marking the largest one-year decline on record. CDC data shows 30,000 fewer deaths, with experts citing naloxone access, treatment, and shifting drug use.

Woman 'miraculously' found alive after almost 3 weeks lost in the Sierra Nevada

A camper who had been missing for almost three weeks amid snowy, blizzard conditions in the Sierra Nevada has been located and "miraculously found alive." 

Baby born with rare disorder thrives after getting personalized gene editing treatment

Though it may be a while before similar personalized treatments are available for others, doctors hope the technology can someday help millions who have been left behind by genetic medicine because their diseases are so rare.

Medical advancements help cancer patients live longer than ever

Being diagnosed with cancer has to be one of the most daunting feelings in the world. That said, oncologists are seeing an increase in cancer patients living longer.

Pulaski High School rodent activity, food operations shut down

The Milwaukee Health Department said food operations at Pulaski High School have been shut down due to rodent activity found during a Tuesday inspection.

In-N-Out Burger removes artificial coloring from these products

Less than a month after the Food and Drug Administration announced it wanted foodmakers to phase out petroleum-based artifical colors, In-N-Out Burger said it was getting rid of the dyes from two of its drinks.

Cancer-causing chemicals are in many beauty products women use: Study

A study recruited Black and Latina women and asked them to log all the beauty products they use in a week. Here's what the study found.

Mental health services on Milwaukee's south side, residents' challenges

Residents on Milwaukee's south side said the area encounters unique challenges. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and there is help available.

RFK Jr.'s next target: Ingestible fluoride products for kids

The FDA will review ingestible fluoride products used by children, urging companies to remove them from the market over safety concerns raised by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Milwaukee Water Works: 10,000 lead service lines replaced

Officials with Milwaukee Water Works (MWW) announced on Tuesday, May 13, its crews have replaced 10,000 lead service lines in the city.

Champagne, white wine could lower risk for sudden cardiac arrest

Sudden cardiac arrest remains one of the most deadly health events in the U.S., claiming almost 500,000 lives each year. But surprising new research suggests drinking champagne and white wine could help lower your risk.

Children's Wisconsin opens new clinic on W. Good Hope Road

A new Children’s Wisconsin Good Hope Clinic location at 7201 W. Good Hope Road in Milwaukee opened to patient families on Monday, May 12.

House GOP unveils spending bill that includes massive Medicaid cuts

House Republicans have unveiled a sweeping bill proposing $880 billion in cuts—largely to Medicaid—to help fund $4.5 trillion in tax breaks central to President Trump's economic agenda.