Travel trouble in Midwest creates frustrated fliers in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The ripple effect continues to be felt by fliers at General Mitchell International Airport on Friday, September 26th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The ripple effect continues to be felt by fliers at General Mitchell International Airport on Friday, September 26th.
7th graders get a behind-the-scenes tour of Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Many 7th graders like Kyra Aguillard have never been in an airport let alone an airplane, but that is no longer the case."I think this is really cool and it's awesome to get to see the pilots and the planes and to actually look inside and get behind the scenes," said Aguillard.The students from Victory School were invited to Mitchell International Airport by Southwest Airlines.They're kicking off the Council of Small Business Executives, or COSBE's "Be the Spark Education Tours.""We believe that the process needs to start with young folks like yourself having the opportunity to see the wide variety of careers that are available," said COSBE Executive Director Mary Steinbrecher.Throughout the school year COSBE will set up 25 MPS schools with tours of 25 businesses to get kids thinking about their future career path and connecting what they're learning in school to various jobs."Today you're going to see all of the inner workings and things that happen behind the scenes and get a chance to see all the things that you're learning in math, and science, and even in your reading classes really apply to the real world," said MPS Acting Superintendent Darienne Driver.Students got to go through security checkpoints, walk on the tarmac, and even go into the cockpit."A lot of buttons and gadgets and seats and there are a lot of buttons," said 7th grader Victor Hudson.Inspiring Aguillard to want to join the airline industry."I think I would try to be a pilot to actually fly.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Many 7th graders like Kyra Aguillard have never been in an airport let alone an airplane, but that is no longer the case."I think this is really cool and it's awesome to get to see the pilots and the planes and to actually look inside and get behind the scenes," said Aguillard.The students from Victory School were invited to Mitchell International Airport by Southwest Airlines.They're kicking off the Council of Small Business Executives, or COSBE's "Be the Spark Education Tours.""We believe that the process needs to start with young folks like yourself having the opportunity to see the wide variety of careers that are available," said COSBE Executive Director Mary Steinbrecher.Throughout the school year COSBE will set up 25 MPS schools with tours of 25 businesses to get kids thinking about their future career path and connecting what they're learning in school to various jobs."Today you're going to see all of the inner workings and things that happen behind the scenes and get a chance to see all the things that you're learning in math, and science, and even in your reading classes really apply to the real world," said MPS Acting Superintendent Darienne Driver.Students got to go through security checkpoints, walk on the tarmac, and even go into the cockpit."A lot of buttons and gadgets and seats and there are a lot of buttons," said 7th grader Victor Hudson.Inspiring Aguillard to want to join the airline industry."I think I would try to be a pilot to actually fly.
Electricial smell in cockpit prompts Southwest captain to declare emergency
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Southwest Airlines flight from Orlando, Florida to Milwaukee landed safely -- but only after an electrical smell in the back of the plane prompted the jet's captain to declare an emergency.A call came into Mitchell International Airport shortly after 10 a.m. on Sunday, August 17th for a possible mechanical problem.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Southwest Airlines flight from Orlando, Florida to Milwaukee landed safely -- but only after an electrical smell in the back of the plane prompted the jet's captain to declare an emergency.A call came into Mitchell International Airport shortly after 10 a.m. on Sunday, August 17th for a possible mechanical problem.
"We're making history:" Travelers have new option to fly direct to Cancun
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Mitchell International Airport is making it a whole lot easier for Milwaukee travelers to take a Caribbean getaway!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Mitchell International Airport is making it a whole lot easier for Milwaukee travelers to take a Caribbean getaway!
Firefighters, dive team dispatched to call for help near Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee firefighters responded on Thursday, August 14th to a call for help in a culvert on the grounds of Mitchell International Airport.The fire department brought in its dive team to search the area.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee firefighters responded on Thursday, August 14th to a call for help in a culvert on the grounds of Mitchell International Airport.The fire department brought in its dive team to search the area.
Reunited after two years, Marine and his military dog reunited in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's common to see folks hugging when they reunite at the airport.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's common to see folks hugging when they reunite at the airport.
Get to your gate quicker: Mitchell Intl. Airport has new baggage screening facility
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A maze of what appears to be a complicated system of conveyor belts, is actually making your trip to Mitchell International Airport easier."We have a beautiful airport and this is a very, very exciting time for Milwaukee," said Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele.In previous visits to the airport, you may have noticed seven giant luggage screening machines taking up part of the ticketing area.But now it's all done behind the scenes using a new In-Line Baggage Screening Facility."The best news for passengers here at Milwaukee is they can now hand off their luggage at the airline ticket counter instead of taking them to multiple explosive detective machines throughout the ticketing lobby," said Assistant Federal Security Director Robert Ronge.The bags are sent from the ticket counter conveyor belt into the new 24,000 square foot building where they're automatically screened.There are four machines that can each screen 750 bags per hour.If the bags don't pass the initial inspection, they're sent to a separate room to be examined by TSA officials."In addition, the system provides on-screen resolution capabilities for those security officers which reduces the number of re-scans and physical searches we have to conduct," said Ronge.It also reduces injuries, as there is new equipment that will lift the bags for TSA agents.And airport officials say the project didn't use any property tax dollars."TSA contributed about $21 million of that $30 million price tag that has been mentioned and $9 million has been contributed by the airport facility, and all of the state partners here at the airport," said Ronge.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A maze of what appears to be a complicated system of conveyor belts, is actually making your trip to Mitchell International Airport easier."We have a beautiful airport and this is a very, very exciting time for Milwaukee," said Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele.In previous visits to the airport, you may have noticed seven giant luggage screening machines taking up part of the ticketing area.But now it's all done behind the scenes using a new In-Line Baggage Screening Facility."The best news for passengers here at Milwaukee is they can now hand off their luggage at the airline ticket counter instead of taking them to multiple explosive detective machines throughout the ticketing lobby," said Assistant Federal Security Director Robert Ronge.The bags are sent from the ticket counter conveyor belt into the new 24,000 square foot building where they're automatically screened.There are four machines that can each screen 750 bags per hour.If the bags don't pass the initial inspection, they're sent to a separate room to be examined by TSA officials."In addition, the system provides on-screen resolution capabilities for those security officers which reduces the number of re-scans and physical searches we have to conduct," said Ronge.It also reduces injuries, as there is new equipment that will lift the bags for TSA agents.And airport officials say the project didn't use any property tax dollars."TSA contributed about $21 million of that $30 million price tag that has been mentioned and $9 million has been contributed by the airport facility, and all of the state partners here at the airport," said Ronge.
Cleared for takeoff: $800,000 project at Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Gov.
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Infestation: How is the Days Inn near airport dealing with bed bugs?
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- There is a continued quest to try to get rid of some unwanted guests that have taken up residence at a popular hotel near Milwaukee's airport!The Days Inn near General Mitchell International Airport is dealing with an infestation of bed bugs.On Tuesday, May 13th, a few employees walked off the job in protest of the problem --and city leaders are talking about what can be done to solve it."It's Tuesday and we still haven't seen anybody coming out here to take care of these rooms since Friday," Jason Haberman said.Haberman is a maintenance technician at the hotel that has about a dozen rooms with bed bugs.Haberman says he had hoped other employees would join him for a walkout on Tuesday morning in protest of how the situation is being handled, but there were few takers."A lot of them are scared of losing their jobs, which is understandable because they have families to support," Haberman said.Dennis Hargrove is a guest at the hotel.
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- There is a continued quest to try to get rid of some unwanted guests that have taken up residence at a popular hotel near Milwaukee's airport!The Days Inn near General Mitchell International Airport is dealing with an infestation of bed bugs.On Tuesday, May 13th, a few employees walked off the job in protest of the problem --and city leaders are talking about what can be done to solve it."It's Tuesday and we still haven't seen anybody coming out here to take care of these rooms since Friday," Jason Haberman said.Haberman is a maintenance technician at the hotel that has about a dozen rooms with bed bugs.Haberman says he had hoped other employees would join him for a walkout on Tuesday morning in protest of how the situation is being handled, but there were few takers."A lot of them are scared of losing their jobs, which is understandable because they have families to support," Haberman said.Dennis Hargrove is a guest at the hotel.
Sober driver arrested for OWI when deputy crashes into her car
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee County Sheriff's Deputy rolls through a stop sign and causes a violent crash.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee County Sheriff's Deputy rolls through a stop sign and causes a violent crash.
Changes for travelers: Beware of construction at Mitchell Int'l Airport
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There are big changes taking place at Mitchell International Airport -- and they will be especially noticeable for people picking someone up, or travelers waiting to get picked-up.The entire baggage claim area is being re-done.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There are big changes taking place at Mitchell International Airport -- and they will be especially noticeable for people picking someone up, or travelers waiting to get picked-up.The entire baggage claim area is being re-done.
Headed for the airport? Major traffic pattern changes begin Tuesday
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Drivers and passengers at General Mitchell International Airport should be aware of major traffic pattern changes beginning Tuesday, April 29 due to the Airport’s Baggage Claim Renovation Project.The Baggage Claim roadway will be closed to all vehicles except shuttles and buses.The best option for drivers to avoid delays is to use Hourly Parking.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Drivers and passengers at General Mitchell International Airport should be aware of major traffic pattern changes beginning Tuesday, April 29 due to the Airport’s Baggage Claim Renovation Project.The Baggage Claim roadway will be closed to all vehicles except shuttles and buses.The best option for drivers to avoid delays is to use Hourly Parking.
Crews work small fire inside Mitchell Airport Monday afternoon
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A General Mitchell International Airport spokesman confirms with FOX6 News that crews responded to the airport on Monday afternoon for a small fire.The fire reportedly occurred in the construction area of the airport's baggage claim -- a closed portion of the baggage claim.It happened around 4:15 p.m.A Mitchell spokesman says the airport's fire department was handling the fire and investigating how it started.No one was injured -- and normal airport operations were not interrupted.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A General Mitchell International Airport spokesman confirms with FOX6 News that crews responded to the airport on Monday afternoon for a small fire.The fire reportedly occurred in the construction area of the airport's baggage claim -- a closed portion of the baggage claim.It happened around 4:15 p.m.A Mitchell spokesman says the airport's fire department was handling the fire and investigating how it started.No one was injured -- and normal airport operations were not interrupted.
Private plane at Mitchell Airport has mechanical issue on runway
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A spokesman with Mitchell International Airport says a private plane at the airport had a mechanical issue on the runway -- which disabled the runway for a short period of time on Sunday, April 6th.The spokesman tells FOX6 News two people were on board the plane -- and they were not injured.The airfield was closed to arriving and departing planes for about 10-15 minutes.The airfield has since reopened.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A spokesman with Mitchell International Airport says a private plane at the airport had a mechanical issue on the runway -- which disabled the runway for a short period of time on Sunday, April 6th.The spokesman tells FOX6 News two people were on board the plane -- and they were not injured.The airfield was closed to arriving and departing planes for about 10-15 minutes.The airfield has since reopened.
$9 million safety project planned for Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker has announced a $9,240,135 project that includes several safety-related improvements and planning updates at General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee.Wendy Hottenstein, airport project manager with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), said the project involves construction of a secured perimeter roadway system around the airfield.This will allow airport support vehicles to access all areas of the airfield without having to cross open runways and taxiways or travel on public roads.Portions of the existing six foot perimeter fencing will also be replaced with 10 foot fencing to provide additional security.Pavement rehabilitation and electrical upgrades are also part of this airfield safety improvement project.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker has announced a $9,240,135 project that includes several safety-related improvements and planning updates at General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee.Wendy Hottenstein, airport project manager with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), said the project involves construction of a secured perimeter roadway system around the airfield.This will allow airport support vehicles to access all areas of the airfield without having to cross open runways and taxiways or travel on public roads.Portions of the existing six foot perimeter fencing will also be replaced with 10 foot fencing to provide additional security.Pavement rehabilitation and electrical upgrades are also part of this airfield safety improvement project.
Mitchell Airport considering expansion of its main terminal
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Visiting the stores and restaurants at General Mitchell International Airport could get easier in the future.The airport is considering an expansion of its main terminal.It would include merging its security checkpoints into one space.Right now, there are three security areas -- one for each concourse.The change would allow travelers to first go through security, and then visit businesses throughout the airport, without having to be re-screened.The county is still studying the feasibility and costs of making this change.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Visiting the stores and restaurants at General Mitchell International Airport could get easier in the future.The airport is considering an expansion of its main terminal.It would include merging its security checkpoints into one space.Right now, there are three security areas -- one for each concourse.The change would allow travelers to first go through security, and then visit businesses throughout the airport, without having to be re-screened.The county is still studying the feasibility and costs of making this change.
Miller Brewhouse opens at Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Aptly suited for the original hometown of the Miller Brewing Company, now part of MillerCoors, a brand new Miller Brewhouse has opened its doors to the public in Mitchell International Airport.The Brewhouse, brought to Milwaukee travelers by HMSHost, the airport, and MillerCoors, features a unique menu designed from scratch which features high-end Wisconsin products like Usinger’s Famous Sausage, a mouth-watering meat carvery section, and of course a well-balanced beer list.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Aptly suited for the original hometown of the Miller Brewing Company, now part of MillerCoors, a brand new Miller Brewhouse has opened its doors to the public in Mitchell International Airport.The Brewhouse, brought to Milwaukee travelers by HMSHost, the airport, and MillerCoors, features a unique menu designed from scratch which features high-end Wisconsin products like Usinger’s Famous Sausage, a mouth-watering meat carvery section, and of course a well-balanced beer list.
Vince Berry is an energetic shoe shiner at Mitchell Airport
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On Studio A, Brian Kramp profiles Vince Berry, with Strokes Shoe Shine Service.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On Studio A, Brian Kramp profiles Vince Berry, with Strokes Shoe Shine Service.
Flight experiences generator issue; able to land safely at Mitchell
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Southwest Airlines spokesman says a plane headed to Mitchell on Wednesday afternoon, March 5th experienced a generator issue while in flight.The plane was able to land without issue at Mitchell Airport in Milwaukee.AirTran Flight 949 was traveling from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee.The crew discovered the generator issue about 10 minutes before the flight was to land at Mitchell -- and out of an abundance of caution, declared an emergency.The plane -- a Boeing 717 landed with incident, and all 61 passengers were able to deplane normally.Due to this generator issue, AirTran Flight 951 from Milwaukee to Atlanta was cancelled Wednesday evening -- as crews were examining the plane to make sure it is safe.The passengers headed to Atlanta were put on AirTran Flight 107 from Milwaukee to Atlanta.That flight left Mitchell at 5:10 p.m.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Southwest Airlines spokesman says a plane headed to Mitchell on Wednesday afternoon, March 5th experienced a generator issue while in flight.The plane was able to land without issue at Mitchell Airport in Milwaukee.AirTran Flight 949 was traveling from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee.The crew discovered the generator issue about 10 minutes before the flight was to land at Mitchell -- and out of an abundance of caution, declared an emergency.The plane -- a Boeing 717 landed with incident, and all 61 passengers were able to deplane normally.Due to this generator issue, AirTran Flight 951 from Milwaukee to Atlanta was cancelled Wednesday evening -- as crews were examining the plane to make sure it is safe.The passengers headed to Atlanta were put on AirTran Flight 107 from Milwaukee to Atlanta.That flight left Mitchell at 5:10 p.m.
Taxi stand moves at Mitchell Airport, causing some confusion
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Construction at General Mitchell International Airport is prompting some changes to ground transportation, and some say that's making it harder to hail a cab.It is a path many an air traveler has taken.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Construction at General Mitchell International Airport is prompting some changes to ground transportation, and some say that's making it harder to hail a cab.It is a path many an air traveler has taken.