Older Black men account for a growing share of Milwaukee drug deaths as fentanyl creeps into cocaine supplies, catching a generation unaware.
Tag: Milwaukee County
Posted inJustice & Safety
Criminal justice advocates express high hopes for Milwaukee County’s new district attorney
Newly elected Milwaukee County District Attorney Kent Lovern has made it a priority to listen to residents on the north and south sides of Milwaukee.
Posted inJustice & Safety
Staff shortages in Milwaukee County create less support for people after incarceration
Vacancies for community corrections staff in Milwaukee County, including probation and parole officers, have nearly tripled since before the pandemic, Wisconsin Department of Corrections data shows.Â
Posted inEconomy, Health & Welfare
Milwaukee leaders weigh in on reopening of Social Development Commission
The reopening of the Social Development Commission has sparked mixed reactions. While some welcome its return, others anticipate challenges ahead, with Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson calling for greater transparency from the agency.
Posted inForward, Government
No, Milwaukee’s Oak Creek suburb didn’t have more ballots than voters
A webpage for Milwaukee County election results showed higher than 100% turnout in some wards. But the numbers didn’t account for same-day registrants.
Posted inJustice & Safety
Gun violence takes deadly toll on Milwaukee County youths
Minors represent 13% of all homicide victims in Milwaukee County since 2023.
Posted inHealth & Welfare
Milwaukee County unveils new projects to stem tide of opioid overdose deaths
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley has announced a series of new projects aimed at stemming the tide of death and destruction caused by opioid addiction.Â
Posted inEconomy
Milwaukee’s Social Development Commission has not paid laid-off employees. Now they seek answers.
Milwaukee’s Social Development Commission, or SDC, suspended its operations and laid off its entire staff at the end of April.
Posted inJustice & Safety
Milwaukee program prepares women for successful reentry after incarceration
Building a Path to Success is a six-week workshop that prepares people for successful reentry after incarceration at the Milwaukee County Community Reintegration Center,
Posted inHealth & Welfare
Milwaukee County’s 9.7% adult diabetes rate leads Wisconsin. Here’s how to lower your risk.
Milwaukee County has the highest rates of diabetes in the state, according to Health Compass Milwaukee, which provides health-related data about Milwaukee County residents and communities.
Posted inHealth & Welfare
Milwaukee County psychiatric hospital corrected safety flaws, Wisconsin agency says
Granite Hills Hospital, the private psychiatric hospital for people who do not have private insurance that contracts with Milwaukee County, has corrected serious safety deficiencies, a Wisconsin agency says.
Posted inEconomy
Milwaukee County to cap bus fares under new system. Here’s what to know.Â
The Milwaukee County Transit System is launching WisGo, a new fare collection system that Waukesha County Transit will also accept.