Three years into disbursements, strategies vary — and so does transparency. Some governments submitted required reports only after a reporter asked. Others have yet to spend anything. By Addie Costello WPR and Wisconsin Watch This story was produced and originally published by WPR and Wisconsin Watch. Wisconsin and its local governments are expected to receive […]
‘These Deaths Only Tell Part of the Story’: County Leaders Sign Opioid Settlement Agreement
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Over 500 people in Milwaukee County have died from opioid overdoses this year, and there are still a few days left to go. “Here are the facts,” Margaret Daun, the Milwaukee County corporation counsel, said during a press conference. “In 2002, Milwaukee County recorded 83 related to opioid abuse. This year, we […]
City Struggles to Find Solutions to Slow the High Pace of Drug Overdose Deaths
By Edgar Mendez Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. Rafael Mercado works on the front lines of the city’s battle against drug overdoses. And he’s not happy with what he’s seeing. “This […]
‘And now he’s gone’: Event Remembers Those Who Lost Their Battle with Opioid Addiction
By Edgar Mendez Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. UW-Milwaukee student Zachary Jones, 26, still remembers the call he got from his friend, Nate, last spring. “He said: ‘I’m gonna make this […]