As workers set up stations at North Division High School’s cafeteria to test children’s blood for lead, a group of frustrated parents and community activists gathered just outside the main entrance.

The afternoon clinic was the second such event held as the district contends with deteriorating facilities that pose a risk ...

A soil sampling study found that lead and toxic chemicals remained present on some properties where debris removal had been ...

Milwaukee Public Schools and the Milwaukee Health Department are offering new lead screening options to students. The next screening option happens on Wednesday, May 7 at North Division High School.

MDHHS is stating that these moves are to address and prevent lead poisoning in children at the earliest opportunity. Commonly referred to as "universal testing," MDHHS says the new law replaces ...

Parents are being urged to check their pantries after Target announced a recall of over 25,000 units of Good & Gather Baby ...

MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee Public Schools on Monday, April 28 released its lead action plan as it deals with an ongoing lead ...

State Sen. Jamaal Bailey at the state Capitol: Backers of a bill that would end an exemption that protected insurance companies from lead-poisoning lawsuits are encouraged by his support ...

Since 2021, the clinic has treated over 20 birds of prey for lead poisoning. Only six of them have survived and were returned to the wild. Lead poisoning impacts scavenging birds and is typically ...