'Our hearts go out:' Leaders from city, state, nation react to Miller Brewery shooting

'Our hearts go out:' Leaders from city, state, nation react to Miller Brewery shooting

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Governor Tony Evers shared messages in the wake of the Miller Brewery shooting to not only the people of Milwaukee, but all of Wisconsin.Police say five people were fatally shot, and the shooter, a Milwaukee man, 51, was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Governor Tony Evers shared messages in the wake of the Miller Brewery shooting to not only the people of Milwaukee, but all of Wisconsin.Police say five people were fatally shot, and the shooter, a Milwaukee man, 51, was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Report: Huge growth in number of African Americans killed in car crashes in Wisconsin

Report: Huge growth in number of African Americans killed in car crashes in Wisconsin

MILWAUKEE -- A new report says there has been an explosion of deaths of African Americans killed in car crashes in Wisconsin when compared to white and Hispanic residents.

MILWAUKEE -- A new report says there has been an explosion of deaths of African Americans killed in car crashes in Wisconsin when compared to white and Hispanic residents.

Incumbent Tom Barrett, Lena Taylor advance to April election in race for Milwaukee mayor

Incumbent Tom Barrett, Lena Taylor advance to April election in race for Milwaukee mayor

MILWAUKEE -- With 100 percent of precincts reporting by Tuesday night, Feb.18, incumbent Tom Barrett and Lena Taylor advanced to the April general election in the race for Milwaukee mayor.Milwaukee Alderman Tony Zielinski and Paul Rasky finished third and fourth respectively.

MILWAUKEE -- With 100 percent of precincts reporting by Tuesday night, Feb.18, incumbent Tom Barrett and Lena Taylor advanced to the April general election in the race for Milwaukee mayor.Milwaukee Alderman Tony Zielinski and Paul Rasky finished third and fourth respectively.

Milwaukee receives $23.3M in funds to rebuild 2 1/2 mile stretch of National Avenue

Milwaukee receives $23.3M in funds to rebuild 2 1/2 mile stretch of National Avenue

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced on Monday morning, Feb. 17 that the city is receiving $23.3 million in funding matched by $1.4 million in local funds to be used to reconstruct National Avenue on Milwaukee's south side from 1st Street to 39th Street.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced on Monday morning, Feb. 17 that the city is receiving $23.3 million in funding matched by $1.4 million in local funds to be used to reconstruct National Avenue on Milwaukee's south side from 1st Street to 39th Street.

'A pretty upbeat speech:' Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett previews State of the City address

'A pretty upbeat speech:' Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett previews State of the City address

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said Sunday, Feb. 9 he plans to deliver an upbeat State of the City address Monday morning, and despite challenges like reckless driving, he's looking ahead to what the rest of 2020 will bring.Mayor Barrett plans to tackle the usual topics of health care and education, while also focusing on reckless driving and the July Democratic National Convention.The name Milwaukee is rooted in tribal language, and fittingly, Mayor Barrett will deliver his State of the City address at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino."It's a pretty upbeat speech because I think there are a lot of good things going on right now," said Mayor Barrett.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said Sunday, Feb. 9 he plans to deliver an upbeat State of the City address Monday morning, and despite challenges like reckless driving, he's looking ahead to what the rest of 2020 will bring.Mayor Barrett plans to tackle the usual topics of health care and education, while also focusing on reckless driving and the July Democratic National Convention.The name Milwaukee is rooted in tribal language, and fittingly, Mayor Barrett will deliver his State of the City address at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino."It's a pretty upbeat speech because I think there are a lot of good things going on right now," said Mayor Barrett.

Milwaukee 2020: Summerfest grounds to be site of DNC delegate welcome party

Milwaukee 2020: Summerfest grounds to be site of DNC delegate welcome party

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee announced on Friday, Feb. 7 that Maier Festival Park will be the site of the official Delegate Welcome Party for the Democratic National Convention.

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee announced on Friday, Feb. 7 that Maier Festival Park will be the site of the official Delegate Welcome Party for the Democratic National Convention.

'An internal matter:' Mayor Barrett says firing of DNC Host Committee leaders is handled

'An internal matter:' Mayor Barrett says firing of DNC Host Committee leaders is handled

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett calls the firing of two 2020 Democratic National Convention Host Committee staffers an internal matter that has now been handled.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett calls the firing of two 2020 Democratic National Convention Host Committee staffers an internal matter that has now been handled.

Milwaukee DNC Host Committee leaders fired over reports of bullying, harassment

Milwaukee DNC Host Committee leaders fired over reports of bullying, harassment

MILWAUKEE -- Two Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee leaders were fired after staffers raised concerns about bullying and harassment within the committee.

MILWAUKEE -- Two Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee leaders were fired after staffers raised concerns about bullying and harassment within the committee.

Flu activity in Milwaukee 'concerning' to doctors, 281 hospitalizations as of Jan. 31

Flu activity in Milwaukee 'concerning' to doctors, 281 hospitalizations as of Jan. 31

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett spoke about flu activity in the city on Tuesday, Feb. 4, noting an increase in flu hospitalizations he called "concerning to medical providers," with that number more than four times higher than at the same time in 2019.Health officials said Tuesday with a lot of focus being placed on coronavirus, they wanted to re-emphasize simple ways you can help protect yourself.Mayor Barrett noted from Sept. 1, 2019 through Jan. 31, 2020, there were 281 flu hospitalizations in the City of Milwaukee, compared to just 70 during this period in 2019."One reason this flu season is different -- Influenza B was the predominant strain early on during the flu season," Barrett said. "In the past few weeks, the much stronger and faster traveling Influenza A has been increasing."

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett spoke about flu activity in the city on Tuesday, Feb. 4, noting an increase in flu hospitalizations he called "concerning to medical providers," with that number more than four times higher than at the same time in 2019.Health officials said Tuesday with a lot of focus being placed on coronavirus, they wanted to re-emphasize simple ways you can help protect yourself.Mayor Barrett noted from Sept. 1, 2019 through Jan. 31, 2020, there were 281 flu hospitalizations in the City of Milwaukee, compared to just 70 during this period in 2019."One reason this flu season is different -- Influenza B was the predominant strain early on during the flu season," Barrett said. "In the past few weeks, the much stronger and faster traveling Influenza A has been increasing."

Officials reveal 'security footprint' for 2020 DNC: 'Every resident will have access to their home'

Officials reveal 'security footprint' for 2020 DNC: 'Every resident will have access to their home'

MILWAUKEE -- Mayor Tom Barrett along with the Milwaukee Police Department on Friday, Jan. 17 held a news conference to provide a security "footprint" for the 2020 Democratic National Convention.

MILWAUKEE -- Mayor Tom Barrett along with the Milwaukee Police Department on Friday, Jan. 17 held a news conference to provide a security "footprint" for the 2020 Democratic National Convention.

'An attack on Obamacare:' Dems protest Pres. Trump's 'broken promises on health care'

'An attack on Obamacare:' Dems protest Pres. Trump's 'broken promises on health care'

MILWAUKEE -- Democratic leaders in Milwaukee held a news conference on Tuesday morning, Jan. 14 to about what they called President Donald Trump's "broken promises on health care." This, ahead of President Trump's campaign rally Tuesday evening in Milwaukee.Instead of hosting a rally at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panther Arena Tuesday night, Democrats and protesters said he should be talking one-on-one with people about their struggles to access and afford quality health insurance.

MILWAUKEE -- Democratic leaders in Milwaukee held a news conference on Tuesday morning, Jan. 14 to about what they called President Donald Trump's "broken promises on health care." This, ahead of President Trump's campaign rally Tuesday evening in Milwaukee.Instead of hosting a rally at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panther Arena Tuesday night, Democrats and protesters said he should be talking one-on-one with people about their struggles to access and afford quality health insurance.