Milwaukee County highlights opioid settlement funding
Milwaukee County leaders and community groups emphasized the impact of opioid settlement funding during a roundtable discussion at Safe & Sound.
Trump designates fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction in new executive order
President Donald Trump issued an executive order Monday designating fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction.
Wisconsin Overdose Death Initiative; results of state pilot program
The Wisconsin Department of Justice, Division of Criminal Investigation, announced on Thursday, Dec. 11, the Overdose Death Initiative (ODI).
Colorado authorities find 1.7M counterfeit fentanyl pills in auctioned-off storage unit: ‘Shocking discovery’
Body camera video shows Denver-area deputies reacting to a massive drug discovery inside a storage unit.
Wisconsin fall drug take back collection; state ranks tops in nation
The Wisconsin Department of Justice announced that Wisconsin ranked number one throughout the country for the most prescription medications collected during the fall 2025 Drug Take Back collection.
Mount Pleasant Prescription Drug Take Back set for Oct. 25, 2025
The Mount Pleasant Police Department will host a Prescription Drug Take Back event for unused and expired prescription medication on Saturday, Oct. 25.
International Overdose Awareness Day; Milwaukee leaders reveal 2025 events
Milwaukee leaders revealed on Monday, Aug. 25, the details of city events tied to International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD).
Opioid epidemic; Milwaukee County invests $9M in prevention, recovery programs
Milwaukee County approved $9 million in funding for opioid prevention, recovery and treatment projects.
Trump signs HALT Fentanyl Act; reclassifies opioid as Schedule I drug
The bill will toughen prison sentences by permanently reclassifying illegal, fentanyl-related drugs.
States agree to $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma in opioid case
Fifty-five state attorneys general have agreed to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family over their role in fueling the opioid crisis.
FDA warns of 'gas station heroin' risk to youth
The FDA is warning consumers about the dangers of tianeptine, a drug being sold at gas stations, convenience stores, vape shops, and online.
Fentanyl, firearms trafficker sentenced, 15 years in federal prison
Azjuan Meriwether of Milwaukee was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for drug and firearm offenses.
Rick Harrison of 'Pawn Stars' talks about son's overdose death: 'There is nothing worse'
Rick Harrison of “Pawn Stars” fame is opening up about losing his son, Adam, to a drug overdose last year.
Walgreens sued by DOJ, alleging it knowingly filled illegal prescriptions, including 'dangerous' opioids
The suit alleges Walgreens "systematically pressured its pharmacists to fill prescriptions."
Wisconsin launches Suspected Overdose Alerts for Rapid Response system
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services launched a new online tool for people working in overdose spike response, substance use prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery.
Wisconsin Drug Take Back Day set for Oct. 26; events across state
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Tuesday, Oct. 22 that this upcoming Saturday is National Drug Take Back Day.
CA drug bust: $1.7 million worth of fentanyl seized, some found in packages of raw meat
Inside a cooler, officers found multiple packages of carne asada beef, which were used to conceal the 11 pounds of fentanyl.
'Hell on earth' - Residents, lawmakers demand Bronx "open-air drug market" be shut down
A "open air-drug market" in the Bronx is drawing outrage from residents and Rep. Ritchie Torres, who demand that Mayor Adams take action.
'Queen of the South': Arizona drug trafficking suspect back in U.S., federal officials say
An Arizona woman who called herself 'Queen of the South' online is back in the U.S. to face various drug trafficking and money laundering charges, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Opioid epidemic: Milwaukee County executive's plan to save lives
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley proposed deploying $8.5 million in opioid settlement dollars to fund projects focused on opioid use disorder abatement, prevention and recovery programs.