Long lines at O'Hare, Midway may mean more travelers choosing Mitchell International
MILWAUKEE -- Planning to travel this summer, and dreading the long lines at the airport?
MILWAUKEE -- Planning to travel this summer, and dreading the long lines at the airport?
Man from San Diego, with family in Greendale, dies after medical emergency on flight to Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office say a 36-year-old San Diego man died after suffering a medical emergency while on board a flight to Milwaukee.It happened early Monday morning, May 9th.Sheriff's officials were notified by General Mitchell International Airport officials of a medical emergency on board a flight to Milwaukee from Phoenix around 12:45 a.m.The flight crew reported an unresponsive passenger, unconscious and not breathing.Milwaukee County Airport Fire Department emergency personnel removed the man from the plane and continued resuscitation measures.Brendan Smith of San Diego was pronounced dead around 1:30 a.m. Smith's family in Greendale was notified.An investigation is underway.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office say a 36-year-old San Diego man died after suffering a medical emergency while on board a flight to Milwaukee.It happened early Monday morning, May 9th.Sheriff's officials were notified by General Mitchell International Airport officials of a medical emergency on board a flight to Milwaukee from Phoenix around 12:45 a.m.The flight crew reported an unresponsive passenger, unconscious and not breathing.Milwaukee County Airport Fire Department emergency personnel removed the man from the plane and continued resuscitation measures.Brendan Smith of San Diego was pronounced dead around 1:30 a.m. Smith's family in Greendale was notified.An investigation is underway.
Officials: More air passengers choosing Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE -- The number of travelers choosing Mitchell International Airport surged by more than four percent in March, according to officials with the airport.
MILWAUKEE -- The number of travelers choosing Mitchell International Airport surged by more than four percent in March, according to officials with the airport.
Taxi cab drivers protest Uber, Lyft at General Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE -- Some Milwaukee taxi drivers protested on Monday morning, April 11th at General Mitchell International Airport.These drivers said the playing field isn't fair when it comes to drivers of ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft.The taxi cab drivers said they're upset that Uber and Lyft drivers aren't regulated and licensed like cab drivers are -- allowing them to offer rides at half the price."They stealing from us, and they selling to people for half price and people have been happy with this because it's cheap," Alexander Friedman said.The cab drivers are also upset that Uber and Lyft drivers can use just about any vehicle, while cab drivers have to go through continuous inspections on their cabs under city rules.
MILWAUKEE -- Some Milwaukee taxi drivers protested on Monday morning, April 11th at General Mitchell International Airport.These drivers said the playing field isn't fair when it comes to drivers of ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft.The taxi cab drivers said they're upset that Uber and Lyft drivers aren't regulated and licensed like cab drivers are -- allowing them to offer rides at half the price."They stealing from us, and they selling to people for half price and people have been happy with this because it's cheap," Alexander Friedman said.The cab drivers are also upset that Uber and Lyft drivers can use just about any vehicle, while cab drivers have to go through continuous inspections on their cabs under city rules.
Brussels attacks: Travelers in Milwaukee pay more attention to what's going on around them
MILWAUKEE -- With the terrible scenes on televisions, Ben Spillman spent much of Tuesday, March 22nd talking about the terror attacks in Brussels, Belgium."Breaking news of the day.
MILWAUKEE -- With the terrible scenes on televisions, Ben Spillman spent much of Tuesday, March 22nd talking about the terror attacks in Brussels, Belgium."Breaking news of the day.
New retail option at Mitchell International Airport: "InMotion Entertainment" now open
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County’s General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is now offering a new retail option for travelers on the go. "InMotion Entertainment," the largest U.S. airport retailer of entertainment and electronics, is now open on Concourses C and D.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County’s General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is now offering a new retail option for travelers on the go. "InMotion Entertainment," the largest U.S. airport retailer of entertainment and electronics, is now open on Concourses C and D.
Deal in the works? Industrial park developers negotiate for former dog track in Kenosha
KENOSHA — The broker for the former Dairyland Greyhound Park in Kenosha says there are a few offers on the table for the 228-acre site from developers interested in making the property an industrial park.Transwestern principal Thomas Boyle says he's currently negotiating terms for the property near Interstate 94.
KENOSHA — The broker for the former Dairyland Greyhound Park in Kenosha says there are a few offers on the table for the 228-acre site from developers interested in making the property an industrial park.Transwestern principal Thomas Boyle says he's currently negotiating terms for the property near Interstate 94.
Gateway to Milwaukee: Data shows neighborhoods near Mitchell Airport safer than ever
MILWAUKEE -- Some say it is a different world near General Mitchell International Airport -- where folks from around the world are welcomed to Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- Some say it is a different world near General Mitchell International Airport -- where folks from around the world are welcomed to Milwaukee.
Mitchell Airport officials expecting busy spring break travel season this year
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee’s General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is expecting a busy spring break travel season this year.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee’s General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is expecting a busy spring break travel season this year.
90-day test run: Uber, Lyft now permitted to pick up passengers at Mitchell Intl. Airport
MILWAUKEE -- The curbs could get more crowded at Milwaukee's Mitchell International Airport very soon.
MILWAUKEE -- The curbs could get more crowded at Milwaukee's Mitchell International Airport very soon.
Soaring in January: Mitchell International Airport sees passenger traffic grow
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee’s Mitchell International Airport (MKE) announced on Monday, March 7th that passenger traffic grew by 6.12% in January 2016 when compared to the previous year.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee’s Mitchell International Airport (MKE) announced on Monday, March 7th that passenger traffic grew by 6.12% in January 2016 when compared to the previous year.
Three in custody, accused of fleeing traffic stop, striking squad near Mitchell Airport
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say three people were arrested -- accused of fleeing a traffic stop and striking a squad car on Thursday morning, February 25th.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say three people were arrested -- accused of fleeing a traffic stop and striking a squad car on Thursday morning, February 25th.
Midwest snow storm: Most flights from Milwaukee to Chicago canceled
MILWAUKEE -- A winter storm passing to the south and east of Wisconsin Wednesday, February 24th created headaches for air travelers -- especially those with connections in Chicago.A spokesperson with Mitchell International Airport said the majority of flights from Milwaukee to Chicago were cancelled because of the storm.
MILWAUKEE -- A winter storm passing to the south and east of Wisconsin Wednesday, February 24th created headaches for air travelers -- especially those with connections in Chicago.A spokesperson with Mitchell International Airport said the majority of flights from Milwaukee to Chicago were cancelled because of the storm.
Air travelers take note: Your chance to enroll in TSA Pre✓® is coming up in March
MILWAUKEE -- Passengers looking to speed their way through airport security have an opportunity to enroll in the TSA Pre✓® expedited screening program at Mitchell International Airport next month.From March 1-4 and March 7-11, the airport will host a temporary TSA Pre✓® Enrollment Center behind the House of Harley-Davidson store in the Concession Mall.
MILWAUKEE -- Passengers looking to speed their way through airport security have an opportunity to enroll in the TSA Pre✓® expedited screening program at Mitchell International Airport next month.From March 1-4 and March 7-11, the airport will host a temporary TSA Pre✓® Enrollment Center behind the House of Harley-Davidson store in the Concession Mall.
"Bored" teens accused of stealing vehicles, shooting at them, stealing from them
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Two teenagers are now officially charged -- accused in a crime spree that involved stealing vehicles, shooting into vehicles (and homes) with BB guns, and entering vehicles to steal property.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Two teenagers are now officially charged -- accused in a crime spree that involved stealing vehicles, shooting into vehicles (and homes) with BB guns, and entering vehicles to steal property.
Airport crime spree: Two accused of shooting out car windows, stealing items
MILWAUKEE -- Two teens are accused of breaking into vehicles parked at General Mitchell International Airport.
MILWAUKEE -- Two teens are accused of breaking into vehicles parked at General Mitchell International Airport.
Milwaukee's airport travelers feeling the effects East Coast blizzard: "I'm ready to get home"
MILWAUKEE -- The massive East Coast storm is affecting many here in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- The massive East Coast storm is affecting many here in Milwaukee.
"I'm kind of stuck:" East Coast blizzard causing delays, cancellations at Milwaukee's Mitchell Airport
MILWAUKEE -- As a blizzard pounds the East Coast, travelers around the country are seeing their plans altered.
MILWAUKEE -- As a blizzard pounds the East Coast, travelers around the country are seeing their plans altered.
Governor Walker approves General Mitchell International projects totaling over $3.8M
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Scott Walker announced the approval of three projects totaling over $3.8 million to rehabilitate the General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Scott Walker announced the approval of three projects totaling over $3.8 million to rehabilitate the General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee.
Frontier Airlines adding three more non-stop destinations from Mitchell Airport
MILWAUKEE -- Frontier Airlines is adding three more non-stop destinations from General Mitchell International Airport.Frontier will begin offering non-stop flights from Milwaukee to Philadelphia, Dallas and Atlanta in April.Other airlines at Mitchell already serve those destinations, although Frontier will be the first discount carrier offering non-stop service to Philadelphia.To introduce the flights, Frontier will offer a special discount fare of $49 one way to Atlanta and Philadelphia, with a $59 fare to Dallas.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
MILWAUKEE -- Frontier Airlines is adding three more non-stop destinations from General Mitchell International Airport.Frontier will begin offering non-stop flights from Milwaukee to Philadelphia, Dallas and Atlanta in April.Other airlines at Mitchell already serve those destinations, although Frontier will be the first discount carrier offering non-stop service to Philadelphia.To introduce the flights, Frontier will offer a special discount fare of $49 one way to Atlanta and Philadelphia, with a $59 fare to Dallas.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.