Spike in overdoses: four dead in La Crosse of suspected opioid overdose
LA CROSSE (WKBT)--La Crosse Police are reporting an increase in the number of drug-related overdoses. They suspect drugs are being laced with opiates such…
fentanyl
La Crosse man sentenced for fentanyl distribution conviction
Police said Hardie sold a confidential informant fentanyl on five occasions in 2021. A search of his storage shed turned up 296 grams of fentanyl hidden in a child's suitcase.
DEA warns of brightly colored fentanyl 'used to target young Americans'
The US Drug Enforcement Administration issued a warning Tuesday about "brightly-colored fentanyl used to target young Americans."
La Crosse County on track to break record for overdose deaths
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services issued a public advisory warning Wisconsinites about the rising number of fentanyl overdose deaths. Over the past two years, the number of fentanyl overdoses in Wisconsin has increased by 97%.
Wisconsin DHS issues health advisory related to increased fentanyl deaths
An increase in deaths caused by drugs laced with synthetic substances like fentanyl is cause for alarm, according to an advisory released by Wisconsin DHS Wednesday.
Arrest made in West Salem fentanyl homicide investigation
A man is in custody related to a homicide investigation. U.S. Marshall's arrested 23-year-old Lathan Foster in Benton County, Arkansas Wednesday. Foster is wanted for allegedly selling drugs containing fentanyl that killed a West Salem man in December.
Warrant issued for man accused in West Salem fentanyl death
A La Crosse County judge issued a warrant for an Arkansas man wanted for homicide.
Green Bay parents charged after their toddler ingested deadly fentanyl
The parents of a Green Bay toddler who died after ingesting fentanyl have been charged with child neglect resulting in death.
La Crosse County to distribute fentanyl test strips in attempt to halt overdose deaths
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — La Crosse County will distribute thousands of test strips to detect whether fentanyl is present in other drugs in a quest to stanch the bloodbath of overdose deaths.…
Wisconsin Legislature passes bill that raises fentanyl distribution penalties equal to heroin delivery
Wisconsin legislature passes bill that raises fentanyl distribution penalties equal to heroin delivery
