Van strikes building at Mitchell International Airport, nobody hurt
MILWAUKEE -- Emergency crews responded to a building at Mitchell International Airport -- where a van struck a building on Thursday afternoon, March 22.Officials say the van driver was being checked out by EMTs as a precaution.
Welcome fit for heroes: Crews return home after working for months to bring power to Puerto Rico
MILWAUKEE -- It has been nearly two months since nearly 50 people from We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service went to Puerto Rico.
'Will be a big hit:' Southwest launches nonstop service from MKE to HOU
MILWAUKEE -- There's now nonstop service from General Mitchell International Airport to Hobby Airport in Houston, Texas, Southwest Airlines officials and Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced Thursday, March 8.The celebration featured a space exploration theme in the gate area, in recognition of the major role Houston has played in space exploration history.“These nonstop flights into convenient Hobby Airport will be a big hit with travelers from Wisconsin and Illinois looking to visit Space Center Houston and the NASA Johnson Space Center,” County Executive Abele said in a statement. “We now have nonstops from MKE to 50 destinations in North America.
Airport concessions workers say living wage ordinance not being enforced: '$9.25/hour is not good'
MILWAUKEE -- On Friday, Feb. 9, a group known as the "Milwaukee Area Service and Hospitality Workers" announced an employee hiring partnership with the Milwaukee Bucks, and on Monday, Feb. 12, concessions workers at General Mitchell International Airport called for a similar deal.The concessions workers held signs as they spoke during a news conference Monday morning.
SkyWest purchases 200,000 square foot double hangar at Mitchell Airport
MILWAUKEE -- SkyWest Airlines on Thursday, Jan. 11 became the new owner of a large hangar complex near General Mitchell International Airport.SkyWest bought the double hangar, which is nearly 200,000 square feet.
Ex-Sheriff David Clarke says he is making media "taste their own blood" after FBI investigation
MILWAUKEE -- Former Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke says he is making the media "taste their own blood" after it was revealed that Clarke had been under the FBI's scrutiny early last year.
SkyWest flight diverted to Milwaukee airport over possible mechanical issues
MILWAUKEE -- A spokesman with Mitchell International Airport told FOX6 News Thursday morning, December 28th that a SkyWest flight from Iowa to Michigan was diverted to Milwaukee's airport due to a possible mechanical issue.The SkyWest Airlines Flight (4699) was headed to Detroit from Cedar Rapids.The plane was able to land safely -- and crews are checking out the aircraft to make sure there aren't any issues.
"One of our busiest days:" Avoid airport chaos when traveling this holiday weekend
MILWAUKEE -- It's one of the busiest times travel days of the year.
Get to your gate faster: TSA offers holiday travel tips to avoid security slowdown 🛫
MILWAUKEE -- During the holiday season, up to 13,000 passengers fly out of General Mitchell International Airport every day.
Keep your eyes to the skies: Airbus tests A350-1000 from Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE -- If you're anywhere near Mitchell International Airport this week, keep your eyes peeled for a passenger jet that is typically not seen in these parts.An Airbus A350-1000 is in town for some cold weather engine testing.Photos courtesy of Dan Grimm.A little more than a year ago, Airbus sent an A380 to Mitchell for two weeks of icing tests on a jet engine that would eventually power the A350-1000.Airport officials last year said the Airbus would be flying frequently during its Milwaukee visit.
TSA recovers loaded .45 caliber firearm in carry-on at Mitchell Airport; 12th in 2017
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) discovered a loaded firearm in a carry-on bag at Milwaukee’s General Mitchell International Airport Wednesday morning, October 25th -- at a security screening checkpoint.
HeartSaver Heroes: 1st responders honored after using AED to save airport worker's life 👍
MILWAUKEE -- Three Milwaukee County sheriff's deputies and the captain of the Airport Division were recognized as "HeartSaver Heroes" by the American Heart Association Thursday, October 19th during a special ceremony at General Mitchell International Airport.Deputies Steven Gunn, Cary Startz and Daniel Zielinski, Captain Mark Witek and Joshua Jackson were recognized as HeartSaver Heroes.According to a press release, Jackson in November of 2016 began performing CPR on his co-worker, Moira Glavan, who experienced sudden cardiac arrest inside Concourse E at the airport.Gunn, Startz and Zielinski, along with Witek, responded to the call with an AED (automated external defibrillator) and shocked her heart back into rhythm.Gunn took turns alternating chest compressions and rescue breaths along with the team from Airport Fire Rescue 9, where Glavan's husband is a firefighter, until she was revived.PHOTO GALLERYDuring the ceremony, Gunn said this was emotional for him because his father died when he was 13 from a heart attack.According to the release, the HeartSaver Hero award is presented to people who take action to save a life outside of a hospital setting by performing CPR and/or employing the use of an AED.
"Amazing low fares:" Frontier launches new daily nonstop service from Milwaukee to Miami 🌴
MILWAUKEE -- Frontier Airlines launched its new daily nonstop service from Milwaukee's General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Miami International Airport with a celebration in the gate area Thursday morning, October 5th.“As we get closer to winter, many travelers ensure their beach vacations are planned, and these new flights from Frontier give our community great access to Miami,” Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele said in a news release. “I’m confident that Frontier will be successful in this market.
"Pray for everyone in Vegas:" Airline passengers head to Nevada with mass shooting on their minds
MILWAUKEE -- As news comes from Las Vegas about the mass shooting that killed more than 50, and injured more than 500, many on Monday, October 2nd were headed there for vacations and business.
Director of General Mitchell International Airport has been fired
MILWAUKEE -- The director of General Mitchell International Airport has been fired.Officials said Thursday, September 14th Ismael Bonilla was let go after an investigation found he used privileged information to financially benefit former co-workers.In a statement, Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele said: