Alaska Airlines adds 2nd daily nonstop flight from Milwaukee to Seattle

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.

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! 🎅

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.

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.

KC-135 Stratotanker with 128th Air Refueling Wing experiences engine trouble during training mission

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.

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.

Southwest to end direct flights from Milwaukee to New York in April 2020

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.

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

'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.

 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

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.

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

'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.

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

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.

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.

2 from Michigan accused of identity theft; lost wallet leads to their arrest

2 from Michigan accused of identity theft; lost wallet leads to their arrest

MILWAUKEE -- A man and woman from Michigan are accused of identity theft, but their alleged scheme landed them in custody at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport.

MILWAUKEE -- A man and woman from Michigan are accused of identity theft, but their alleged scheme landed them in custody at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport.

TSA discovered 2 loaded firearms at Mitchell International Airport in 3 days

TSA discovered 2 loaded firearms at Mitchell International Airport in 3 days

MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Transportation Security Administration discovered two loaded firearms at Mitchell International Airport at security screening checkpoints over a three-day period.According to a news release from TSA officials, on Sunday, June 9, a .22 caliber Ruger, loaded with nine rounds, was found during X-ray screening at one of the checkpoints.On Tuesday morning, June 11, another passenger brought a .380 caliber Sig Sauer, loaded with eight rounds, in a carry-on bag.

MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Transportation Security Administration discovered two loaded firearms at Mitchell International Airport at security screening checkpoints over a three-day period.According to a news release from TSA officials, on Sunday, June 9, a .22 caliber Ruger, loaded with nine rounds, was found during X-ray screening at one of the checkpoints.On Tuesday morning, June 11, another passenger brought a .380 caliber Sig Sauer, loaded with eight rounds, in a carry-on bag.

Miami man headed to Denver busted with Adderall and no prescription at Mitchell Airport

Miami man headed to Denver busted with Adderall and no prescription at Mitchell Airport

MILWAUKEE -- A Miami, Florida man was busted at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport with Adderall he did not have a prescription for.Jerome Hunt, 39, faces one count of possession of a controlled substance.According to a criminal complaint, on Friday, May 3, deputies at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport notified a sergeant with the High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area program about a possible incident in which bulk cash was smuggled by a passenger.

MILWAUKEE -- A Miami, Florida man was busted at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport with Adderall he did not have a prescription for.Jerome Hunt, 39, faces one count of possession of a controlled substance.According to a criminal complaint, on Friday, May 3, deputies at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport notified a sergeant with the High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area program about a possible incident in which bulk cash was smuggled by a passenger.

New Corporate Recognition Program kicked off at Mitchell International Airport

New Corporate Recognition Program kicked off at Mitchell International Airport

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and Fiserv President and CEO Jeffery Yabuki stressed the importance of community as they kicked off a new Corporate Recognition Program at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) on Monday, April 8.Fiserv, Inc.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and Fiserv President and CEO Jeffery Yabuki stressed the importance of community as they kicked off a new Corporate Recognition Program at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) on Monday, April 8.Fiserv, Inc.