TSA discovers gun at Mitchell International Airport; Cedarburg man cited

TSA discovers gun at Mitchell International Airport; Cedarburg man cited

MILWAUKEE -- The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) found a firearm in a passenger's carry-on bag at a security screening checkpoint at Milwaukee's Mitchell International Airport on Wednesday, Oct. 31.Officials say the Ruger handgun was discovered during an X-ray screening of the passenger's carry-on bag.The passenger, a Cedarburg man, received a citation for "presenting a weapon at a screening station."The citation indicates the passenger was set to fly on a United Airlines plane to Newark/Liberty Airport when the handgun was located as the carry-on went through the TSA screening.

Passengers evacuated after fire on Amtrak train at Mitchell Airport

Passengers evacuated after fire on Amtrak train at Mitchell Airport

MILWAUKEE -- Passengers on board an Amtrak train were evacuated Tuesday evening, Oct. 30 at Mitchell International Airport as a result of a fire.Amtrak officials said around 7:10 p.m., the battery box on the Amtrak Hiawatha #339 from Chicago to Milwaukee carrying 210 passengers caught on fire.

Nationwide groundstop issued by Delta impacts flights at Mitchell Airport

Nationwide groundstop issued by Delta impacts flights at Mitchell Airport

MILWAUKEE -- Delta has issued a "nationwide groundstop" due to a technology issue, and it impacted flights at Mitchell Airport in Milwaukee Tuesday, Sept. 25.Below is the statement posted on Delta's website Tuesday evening:"Delta IT teams are working diligently to address a technology issue impacting some of our systems.

'Time to get out:' Travelers arrive from Raleigh ahead of Florence

'Time to get out:' Travelers arrive from Raleigh ahead of Florence

MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News spoke with travelers as they stepped off a plane from Raleigh, North Carolina Tuesday, Sept. 11, many of them fleeing areas expected to be hit hardest by Hurricane Florence when it makes landfall Thursday.Everyone we spoke with said grocery stores and gas stations were running short on supplies.

Flights delayed, some diverted due to potholes that closed 2 runways at Mitchell Airport

Flights delayed, some diverted due to potholes that closed 2 runways at Mitchell Airport

MILWAUKEE -- Several flights were delayed and some diverted at General Mitchell International Airport due to potholes on two runways.An airport spokeswoman said around 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 24 both runways had to be closed to repair the pavement.The material used takes time to harden, so the runways couldn't be used while that was ongoing.The spokeswoman said one runway was expected to reopen soon (as of about 5:45 p.m.), and the other was expected to reopen shortly after that.There was no damage to planes, and no injuries.CLICK HERE to check arrivals and departures.

4 donation boxes installed at Mitchell Airport, where you can donate spare change to help the homeless

4 donation boxes installed at Mitchell Airport, where you can donate spare change to help the homeless

MILWAUKEE -- Travelers using General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee can take the spare change out of their pockets and put it to work fighting homelessness, thanks to four new donation boxes, Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced Tuesday, July 10.According to a news release, the new boxes, located outside and past the security checkpoints at Concourses C and D, are in place to collect donations in support of Milwaukee County's "Housing First" endowment.

Watch: Rapper Jacquees arrested at Mitchell Airport, accused of telling deputy 'you're just a white boy with a badge'

Watch: Rapper Jacquees arrested at Mitchell Airport, accused of telling deputy 'you're just a white boy with a badge'

MILWAUKEE -- Broadnax Rodriquez, also known as Jacquees, a rapper-singer-songwriter from Georgia was arrested at Milwaukee's General Mitchell International Airport and cited for disorderly conduct on Sunday, May 13.According to an arrest report, while patrolling the baggage area, a Milwaukee County sheriff's deputy observed a verbal argument between two individuals.

Milwaukee County Board committee advances proposal to collect change for the homeless at airport

Milwaukee County Board committee advances proposal to collect change for the homeless at airport

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Board committee on Monday, May 14 approved a proposal that would allow people to donate to the homeless at General Mitchell International Airport.According to a news release from Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele's office, donations would be collected near security checkpoints, and would "aid in Milwaukee County's fight against homelessness.The proposal was approved by the board's Economic and Community Development Committee Monday via a unanimous vote.“I am grateful that the committee gave its support to this creative solution that can make a real difference in fighting homelessness.