Health officials monitor outbreak of coronavirus, worry it will 'become more virulent'
MILWAUKEE -- Health officials are closely monitoring an outbreak caused by a new strain of coronavirus out of Wuhan, China.
'People just aren't thinking:' TSA finds loaded gun in man's coat at Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE -- An Ozaukee County man on Tuesday morning, Jan. 21 was stopped by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) with a firearm at Mitchell International Airport.
'Pretty disturbing:' Number of guns being found by TSA on the rise across the country
MILWAUKEE -- The number of guns being found by TSA is on the rise all across the country -- including airports in Wisconsin.
Number of guns caught at Wisconsin airports increased in 2019, mirrors national trend
MILWAUKEE -- The Transportation Security Administration revealed on Thursday, Jan. 26 that its officers stopped 24 handguns at the Wisconsin airport checkpoints in 2019.
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport gets a makeover, includes 22 new stores and restaurants
MILWAUKEE -- There's a major makeover in Milwaukee -- but unless you're traveling you may not have seen it.
Ice, snow, wind prompted power outages, MCTS bus delays, flight cancellations at Mitchell Airport
MILWAUKEE -- Freezing rain and a wintry mix Friday night, Jan. 10, changing to snow on Saturday, Jan. 11, resulted in power outages across the We Energies' system.A We Energies' spokesman said Saturday afternoon they were seeing some scattered outages, and those outages were being addressed "as safely and quickly as possible."The spokesman said the outages appeared to be caused by high winds and branch/tree damage.A viewer named Zion Ross shared video with FOX6 News showing an apparent transformer fire near 38th Street and Roberts Street.
Former Tomah, Kettle Moraine HS principal charged with child enticement, child porn
BROWN COUNTY -- A former Kettle Moraine High School principal appeared in federal court on Friday, Jan. 3 to face child sex and pornography charges.
'So far, so good!' Record number of travelers expected to hit the road, skies this Christmas
MILWAUKEE -- AAA anticipated record-breaking travel during Christmas 2019, and while some people may have been angry about the "Green Christmas" Mother Nature delivered in southeast Wisconsin, at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, no snow meant very few delays on Tuesday, Dec. 24.
Alaska Airlines adds 2nd daily nonstop flight from Milwaukee to Seattle
MILWAUKEE -- Alaska Airlines announced on Thursday, Dec. 19 that it will add a second daily nonstop flight from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) starting in May.
25 children who have bravely fought cancer take flight from Mitchell Airport to the North Pole! 🎅
MILWAUKEE -- Twenty-five lucky children got to take off in a plane from MKE Mitchell International Airport Saturday, Dec. 14 -- and they landed in the North Pole!This effort was a partnership between Delta Air Lines, Signature Flight Support MKE -- Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, and Flight to the North Pole.All of the children involved have bravely fought cancer.
Record-setting number of Thanksgiving travelers slowed by coast-to-coast storms
MILWAUKEE -- Storms from coast to coast are putting fear in travelers this Thanksgiving eve.
KC-135 Stratotanker with 128th Air Refueling Wing experiences engine trouble during training mission
MILWAUKEE -- A KC-135 Stratotanker from the 128th Air Refueling Wing in Milwaukee experienced trouble with one of its four engines during a training mission on Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 19.Officials with the 128th say the issue arose shortly before 1 p.m. -- when an indicator light came on, noting that one of the engines had an oil overheating issue.
Air travelers face new ID requirements to board flights before the holidays in 2020
MILWAUKEE -- Important changes are taking place for air travelers across the country.
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport gets a makeover, includes 22 new stores and restaurants
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is getting a makeover.
Southwest to end direct flights from Milwaukee to New York in April 2020
MILWAUKEE -- Southwest Airlines confirms to FOX6 News that effective April 14, 2020, the airline will no longer be flying nonstop from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport to New York.
'You can help us:' MKE Mitchell Airport launches campaign to educate local travelers
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport on Monday, Oct. 21 introduced a new campaign series featuring animated videos that aim to educate local travelers about the importance of starting their flights from MKE.According to a press release, results of the airport's recent economic impact study show that if Milwaukeeans choose MKE over a Chicago airport, they could add new flights, hundreds of new jobs and more than $200 million annually to Wisconsin's economy.
2-seat private plane runs into grass at end of runway at Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport say a two-seat private plane landed "long" on a runway -- and ran into the grass at the end of that runway.There were no injuries as a result of this incident -- and it is not clear when the plane will be removed from the grassy area.Airport officials say this incident had little impact on airport operations.
'We're all very excited:' Midwest Express initially flying to Grand Rapids, Omaha and Cincinnati
MILWAUKEE — Midwest Express announced on Wednesday, Aug. 28 the initial flight destinations and final steps for flights to commence from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport.
Midwest Express ready to announce initial flight destinations on Wednesday, Aug. 28
MILWAUKEE -- Midwest Express will announce on Wednesday, Aug. 28 the initial flight destinations and final steps for flights to commence from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport.