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A person in blue jeans holds a Busch Light beer case and a can while standing among other people on pavement with discarded, squashed cans nearby.

Forward, Health & Welfare

DataWatch: The overlooked risks of walking while intoxicated

by Hongyu Liu / Wisconsin Watch September 11, 2026September 10, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Nearly 1 in 5 pedestrians killed in Wisconsin crashes since 2017 were suspected of drinking, showing that alcohol poses risks beyond impaired driving.

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Guest opinion: To curb alcohol harm, Wisconsin must rethink its drinking culture

by Kayla Doege March 5, 2026May 21, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Would Wisconsin have the lowest age in the US for serving alcohol if a bill allowing 14-year-olds to serve is made law?

by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch May 12, 2023May 12, 2023 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Failure at the Faucet, Government, Health & Welfare

Wisconsin misses chances to cut risk of lead exposure in drinking water

by Cara Lombardo January 15, 2017May 1, 2017 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Failure at the Faucet, Government, Health & Welfare

Milwaukee takes action to reduce lead in water; critics say it is not enough

by Cara Lombardo January 15, 2017March 10, 2017 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Failure at the Faucet, Government, Health & Welfare

Wisconsin DNR fails to update lead testing guidance in wake of Flint crisis

by Cara Lombardo December 2, 2016January 2, 2017 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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