Lead exposure is particularly concerning among children under 6 years old, since their growing bodies absorb the metal faster ...

An analysis by Drexel researchers found the highest-risk cities had higher rates of poverty, a higher percent of Black ...

Gov. Tony Evers, as previewed in his 2025 State of the State address, announced approval of the Wisconsin Department of ...

The devastating health effects of lead exposure are well-documented, even at low levels. Modern studies highlight how lead ...

The Milwaukee Health Department on Tuesday released its "Lead Risk Assessment" findings for after a series of inspections at ...

Collaborative aims to streamline lead-safe education, coordinate testing, and ensure timely interventions over 17 months.

In a letter sent Milwaukee's Health Department sent to Milwaukee Public Schools on Thursday, city officials said the district ...

Chris Baumgart asked Public Investigator why high-end homes on Lake Drive seemed to have gotten their lead pipes replaced first. Here's what we found.

A new report shows that the number of children in New Hampshire with elevated levels of lead in their blood is creeping up to ...

The CDC defines elevated blood lead levels in children as 3.5 micrograms per deciliter of blood (µg/dL) or higher, while Wisconsin state law defines it 5 µg/dL. Why is lead poisoning especially ...