Devin Blake

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Bringing Diversity to Milwaukee’s Improv Comedy Scene

Bringing Diversity to Milwaukee’s Improv Comedy Scene

Interchange Theater Co-op offers classes, scholarships to those historically left out.

SDC Stands For ‘Still Didn’t Compensate’ Says Unpaid Former Employee

SDC Stands For ‘Still Didn’t Compensate’ Says Unpaid Former Employee

Several former employees of social service agency claim they still haven't been paid since April implosion.

How League of Women Voters Helps People With Criminal Records

How League of Women Voters Helps People With Criminal Records

Those 'off paper' can vote. 'I’ve had people brought to tears,' advocate says.

MPD’s New Body Cam Release In Effect, But Advocates Still Have Concerns

MPD’s New Body Cam Release In Effect, But Advocates Still Have Concerns

Police union previously sued to stop policy's implementation.

SDC Has Not Paid Its Former Employees

SDC Has Not Paid Its Former Employees

Employees seek answers. 'The board feels horrible.'

Making The Jump From ‘Inmate to ‘Voter’

Making The Jump From ‘Inmate to ‘Voter’

Andron Lane's long journey to see his voting rights restored.

Families Cheer Return of In-Person Visits to County CRC Lockup

Families Cheer Return of In-Person Visits to County CRC Lockup

Former House of Correction hadn't allowed such visits for a decade.

The Community a Lifeline for Current, Former Inmates

The Community a Lifeline for Current, Former Inmates

Milwaukee nonprofit does newsletters, videos and podcasts providing needed information.

Should National Guard Be Sent to State’s Prisons?

Should National Guard Be Sent to State’s Prisons?

Some advocates pushing Gov. Evers to use guards to relieve staffing shortage.

After 28 Years in Prison He Had No Credit

After 28 Years in Prison He Had No Credit

Building or re-building credit is a challenge for ex-offenders.

Church Finds Transportation For Newly Released Inmates

Church Finds Transportation For Newly Released Inmates

Invisible Reality Ministries helps incarcerated people return to community.

Legislative Committee Okays $6 Million for 2nd Juvenile Facility

Legislative Committee Okays $6 Million for 2nd Juvenile Facility

What would that mean for Milwaukee's youthful offenders?

Event Series Helps Those Reentering Society After Incarceration

Event Series Helps Those Reentering Society After Incarceration

Led by Sup. Sequanna Taylor, Re-entry Unblemished attempts to help on expungement, other issues.

Advocates Bemoan Fire & Police Commission’s Loss of Power

Advocates Bemoan Fire & Police Commission’s Loss of Power

It means less power for citizens, less oversight of police, they say.

State Says Relatively New Hospital Has Corrected Serious Safety Flaws

State Says Relatively New Hospital Has Corrected Serious Safety Flaws

Granite Hills Hospital provides psychiatric care, in partnership with Milwaukee County, to uninsured individuals

Milwaukee Public Library Now A Place For Teens To Work Out Conflicts

Milwaukee Public Library Now A Place For Teens To Work Out Conflicts

Circle Keeping program designed as a strategy to build social skills, diffuse conflicts.

MATC Program Teaches Welding To Those Incarcerated

MATC Program Teaches Welding To Those Incarcerated

Certificate program provides job opportunities after release, pathway to full degree.

Women of Color Face Elevated Rates of Domestic Abuse, Homicide

Women of Color Face Elevated Rates of Domestic Abuse, Homicide

Of 21 women killed in 2022 under abusive circumstances, 17 were Black, Milwaukee Police Department data shows.

Push Underway For Better Care For Pregnant Inmates

Push Underway For Better Care For Pregnant Inmates

Proposals, led by Sen. Lena Taylor, include banning shackling during labor.

LGBTQ+ Inmates Face Obstacles to Reentry

LGBTQ+ Inmates Face Obstacles to Reentry

Meet the people helping them in Milwaukee.

How To Use Narcan To Save a Life

How To Use Narcan To Save a Life

Nasal spray can reverse an opioid overdose.

What Wisconsin Women Seeking Abortion Need to Know

What Wisconsin Women Seeking Abortion Need to Know

Despite state abortion ban, there are some organizations that will help.

Activists Want Answers For Deaths At County Jail

Activists Want Answers For Deaths At County Jail

Four people have died at the Milwaukee County Jail in less than 12 months.

MATC Played Role In Ending Federal Ban On Grants For Incarcerated Students

MATC Played Role In Ending Federal Ban On Grants For Incarcerated Students

A 30-year Pell Grant ban will come to an end in July.

Chastity Washington Is a Top Milwaukee Comic

Chastity Washington Is a Top Milwaukee Comic

She’s appeared on TV and worked across the country. 'I never see her do poorly. Ever.'

Research Project Aims To Evaluate Crime and Justice in Milwaukee

Research Project Aims To Evaluate Crime and Justice in Milwaukee

First version of report from UWM research team expected to be published this fall. Community input sought.

Violence Against Health Care Workers On The Rise

Violence Against Health Care Workers On The Rise

One victim, Milwaukee nurse Patricia Moon-Updike has testified to Congress about issue.

Patient Safety Concerns Raised About New Granite Hills Hospital

Patient Safety Concerns Raised About New Granite Hills Hospital

The facility is a psychiatric hospital contracted by Milwaukee County.

What BadgerCare Recipients Need to Know

What BadgerCare Recipients Need to Know

You need to reapply for coverage. How to prepare for and/or get help.

County Mental Health Emergency Center Now Open

County Mental Health Emergency Center Now Open

What you need to know about using its services.

South Division High School Offers In-School Health Clinic

South Division High School Offers In-School Health Clinic

Partnership with Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers is a first for MPS, designed to support underserved community.

Giving Tents to Homeless Sparks Debate

Giving Tents to Homeless Sparks Debate

Street Angels defends it; downtown business leader calls it 'enabling' such behavior, then walks back comment.

Protests Assail Ascension For Closing St. Francis Birthing Center

Protests Assail Ascension For Closing St. Francis Birthing Center

Ascension is dismantling southside hospital, president of state nursing group charges.

Muslim Community and Health Center Expands

Muslim Community and Health Center Expands

Southside center earns federal designation that allows it to expand services.

Why Have So Few Children in County Gotten Updated COVID Vaccine?

Why Have So Few Children in County Gotten Updated COVID Vaccine?

Only 2.9% of children ages 5 to 11 have received an updated dose.

Suicides Spiking in Milwaukee’s Black Community

Suicides Spiking in Milwaukee’s Black Community

Trend precedes pandemic, but is now at highest point in past decade.

Where To Get Advice on Health Care

Where To Get Advice on Health Care

It's Open Enrollment Period in Wisconsin. Advisors like Quentella Perry can help.

Two New Dental Clinics in City For Underserved

Two New Dental Clinics in City For Underserved

Ascension opening urgent dental care clinics on South Side, North Side.

Homeless Deaths Rising Significantly in Milwaukee

Homeless Deaths Rising Significantly in Milwaukee

Substance abuse contributing to 147% rise since 2018.

Help Shape City’s Five-Year Health Plan

Help Shape City’s Five-Year Health Plan

Input from residents sought for Milwaukee Health Department’s comprehensive plan.