Despite cancellations across country, smooth sailing at Mitchell
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It has been a rough winter -- and another rough week and weekend for travelers nationwide.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It has been a rough winter -- and another rough week and weekend for travelers nationwide.
Milwaukee kids learn aviation skills from Southwest pilots
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Four Southwest Airlines pilots visited fourth and fifth graders from Longfellow Public School on Thursday, February 13th to show them just what they do at their jobs on a daily basis.Southwest's Adopt-a-Pilot program gets kids out of the classroom and into the cockpit where pilots help guide the children in a flight simulator.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Four Southwest Airlines pilots visited fourth and fifth graders from Longfellow Public School on Thursday, February 13th to show them just what they do at their jobs on a daily basis.Southwest's Adopt-a-Pilot program gets kids out of the classroom and into the cockpit where pilots help guide the children in a flight simulator.
Mitchell Airport Director to retire after 31 years of service
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele released the following statement on Thursday, February 13th -- announcing the upcoming retirement of longtime Mitchell International Airport Director Barry Bateman.“In his 31 years as the Airport Director for Milwaukee County, Barry’s accomplishments are extraordinary and extensive.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele released the following statement on Thursday, February 13th -- announcing the upcoming retirement of longtime Mitchell International Airport Director Barry Bateman.“In his 31 years as the Airport Director for Milwaukee County, Barry’s accomplishments are extraordinary and extensive.
Improvements on Stadium Freeway will close ramps
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is performing work near Miller Park of US 41/Stadium Interchange which includes constructing a new bridge deck of the Wisconsin Ave.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is performing work near Miller Park of US 41/Stadium Interchange which includes constructing a new bridge deck of the Wisconsin Ave.
Solar farm proposed for Milwaukee's Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE CO. (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Board passed on Monday, February 10th, a resolution to study the feasibility of a new solar project at Mitchell International Airport.
MILWAUKEE CO. (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Board passed on Monday, February 10th, a resolution to study the feasibility of a new solar project at Mitchell International Airport.
Repair of bumps force rolling closure on I-94 in Waukesha Co.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- A rolling closure along I-94 in Waukesha County beginning at 10 p.m. Wednesday night, January 29th to mill down the ‘bumps’ that have formed on bridge overpasses."There's a number of locations along that stretch and we're gonna mill them all down tonight in the overnight hours," said Michael Pyritz, the DOT's Communications Manager.The DOT is focusing on three parts of I-94 in Waukesha County.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- A rolling closure along I-94 in Waukesha County beginning at 10 p.m. Wednesday night, January 29th to mill down the ‘bumps’ that have formed on bridge overpasses."There's a number of locations along that stretch and we're gonna mill them all down tonight in the overnight hours," said Michael Pyritz, the DOT's Communications Manager.The DOT is focusing on three parts of I-94 in Waukesha County.
Southwest flight from Milwaukee to Baltimore diverted to Indiana
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned a plane that left Mitchell International Airport Tuesday, January 28th was diverted due to a mechanical problem.The Southwest Airlines Flight (4202) was headed to Baltimore with 65 customers and a crew of five.A Southwest Airlines spokesman says on the climb out of Milwaukee, there was a pressurization issue discovered by the crew.The flight crew decided to divert to South Bend, Indiana, and the flight was able to land safely.Customers deplaned and were taken safely to the terminal at South Bend.Southwest Airlines ordered a new aircraft be brought to South Bend so passengers can continue to Baltimore.An inspection of the initial aircraft is planned to correct the issue and make sure the plane is operating properly before it returns to service.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned a plane that left Mitchell International Airport Tuesday, January 28th was diverted due to a mechanical problem.The Southwest Airlines Flight (4202) was headed to Baltimore with 65 customers and a crew of five.A Southwest Airlines spokesman says on the climb out of Milwaukee, there was a pressurization issue discovered by the crew.The flight crew decided to divert to South Bend, Indiana, and the flight was able to land safely.Customers deplaned and were taken safely to the terminal at South Bend.Southwest Airlines ordered a new aircraft be brought to South Bend so passengers can continue to Baltimore.An inspection of the initial aircraft is planned to correct the issue and make sure the plane is operating properly before it returns to service.
MCTS says some bus routes not running Tuesday
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Transit Services (MCTS) says some bus routes are not running Tuesday, January 28th as a result of school closures due to the extreme cold.MCTS says most buses are operating Tuesday, January 28.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Transit Services (MCTS) says some bus routes are not running Tuesday, January 28th as a result of school closures due to the extreme cold.MCTS says most buses are operating Tuesday, January 28.
Two incidents cause big backups on I-94 Tuesday morning
MILWAUKEE/RACINE COS. (WITI) -- If you drove on I-94 near the Milwaukee-Racine County line on Tuesday morning, January 21st -- there's a good chance you were stuck in traffic!
MILWAUKEE/RACINE COS. (WITI) -- If you drove on I-94 near the Milwaukee-Racine County line on Tuesday morning, January 21st -- there's a good chance you were stuck in traffic!
Mitchell Intl. Airport launches campaign touting non-stop flights
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee's Mitchell International is working to draw more people to the state's largest airport by launching a $50,000 ad campaign aimed at educating local travelers about their flying options, and where to find them.Many people visit discount travel sites such as Expedia or Travelocity when booking flights, but General Mitchell wants travelers to know there are other options available."We hear people say things like 'oh I wish we still had non-stop flights to Seattle,'" said Pat Rowe, Spokeswoman for General Mitchell International Airport. "They don't realize that we do have non-stop flights to those cities but they don't show up on Orbitz or Expedia or Travelocity.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee's Mitchell International is working to draw more people to the state's largest airport by launching a $50,000 ad campaign aimed at educating local travelers about their flying options, and where to find them.Many people visit discount travel sites such as Expedia or Travelocity when booking flights, but General Mitchell wants travelers to know there are other options available."We hear people say things like 'oh I wish we still had non-stop flights to Seattle,'" said Pat Rowe, Spokeswoman for General Mitchell International Airport. "They don't realize that we do have non-stop flights to those cities but they don't show up on Orbitz or Expedia or Travelocity.
Bus supervisor reinstated after being fired for helping woman
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Transport Service, Inc. (MTS) has reinstated William Bierman -- the bus supervisor who was fired back in October for stepping in to break up a domestic argument on the street.MTS met with Bierman on Monday, January 13th at the request of Milwaukee County.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Transport Service, Inc. (MTS) has reinstated William Bierman -- the bus supervisor who was fired back in October for stepping in to break up a domestic argument on the street.MTS met with Bierman on Monday, January 13th at the request of Milwaukee County.
Debate over whether fired MCTS worker should get job back
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus supervisor who was fired for stepping in to break up a domestic argument on the street is receiving kudos from many, along with criticism from others.William Bierman received a Golden Gloves Citizen's Award from Milwaukee Alderman Bob Donovan on Wednesday, January 8th for actions that got him fired from MCTS.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus supervisor who was fired for stepping in to break up a domestic argument on the street is receiving kudos from many, along with criticism from others.William Bierman received a Golden Gloves Citizen's Award from Milwaukee Alderman Bob Donovan on Wednesday, January 8th for actions that got him fired from MCTS.
Fired MCTS employee honored for helping woman being attacked
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A former Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) employee stood up for a woman in need and lost his job because of it.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A former Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) employee stood up for a woman in need and lost his job because of it.
Weather causing delays, cancellations at Mitchell Airport
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The weather is wreaking havoc at airports across the country -- including General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee.The cold, along with snow in other places has created flight delays and cancellations.FOX6 News found people out at Mitchell sleeping in chairs Tuesday morning, January 7th.One frustrated passenger told us what happened after her flight was cancelled."They wanted to send us from here to Denver, to Oakland, to L.A. and them possibly to Tucson -- five flights in one day to get to Tucson, Arizona," Ilene Southwick said.Southwick ended up rescheduling for a flight on Thursday.One passenger said another reason for the delays and cancellations is that a number of the flight crews are being forced to rest.If you have a flight coming up -- it is best to check with your airline to determine any delays or cancellations.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The weather is wreaking havoc at airports across the country -- including General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee.The cold, along with snow in other places has created flight delays and cancellations.FOX6 News found people out at Mitchell sleeping in chairs Tuesday morning, January 7th.One frustrated passenger told us what happened after her flight was cancelled."They wanted to send us from here to Denver, to Oakland, to L.A. and them possibly to Tucson -- five flights in one day to get to Tucson, Arizona," Ilene Southwick said.Southwick ended up rescheduling for a flight on Thursday.One passenger said another reason for the delays and cancellations is that a number of the flight crews are being forced to rest.If you have a flight coming up -- it is best to check with your airline to determine any delays or cancellations.
Country's wintry weather putting a kink in air travel plans
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The country's collective wintry weather is creating some kinks in travel plans -- and even airline passengers in Milwaukee are caught in the mess.Despite the bitter cold temperatures outside, Mitchell International Airport is rocking with activity."There are some short delays, there are some lengthy delays, there are some flights leaving or arriving on time.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The country's collective wintry weather is creating some kinks in travel plans -- and even airline passengers in Milwaukee are caught in the mess.Despite the bitter cold temperatures outside, Mitchell International Airport is rocking with activity."There are some short delays, there are some lengthy delays, there are some flights leaving or arriving on time.
Pilot identifies possible problem on flight scheduled to land at Mitchell
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned a U.S. Airways flight was in the process of landing at General Mitchell International Airport on Monday evening when a pilot on board identified a routine mechanical issue and declared an emergency as a precaution.A Mitchell Airport spokeswoman says it happened around 7:45 p.m. Monday.An airport spokeswoman says a possible problem was identified on the plane, and the flight landed safely and taxied to the gate.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned a U.S. Airways flight was in the process of landing at General Mitchell International Airport on Monday evening when a pilot on board identified a routine mechanical issue and declared an emergency as a precaution.A Mitchell Airport spokeswoman says it happened around 7:45 p.m. Monday.An airport spokeswoman says a possible problem was identified on the plane, and the flight landed safely and taxied to the gate.
Sub-zero air temps creating black ice on freeways
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) says blowing and drifting snow combined with the sub-zero air temperatures are creating areas of black ice on portions of the freeway system.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) says blowing and drifting snow combined with the sub-zero air temperatures are creating areas of black ice on portions of the freeway system.
Some MCTS bus routes will not run Monday due to closure of MPS
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee County Transit Services spokesperson is reminding folks that some MCTS bus routes will not operate on Monday, January 6th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee County Transit Services spokesperson is reminding folks that some MCTS bus routes will not operate on Monday, January 6th.
MCTS says Route 31 to be detoured due to road closure
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced Thursday, January 2nd that Route 31 (State – Highland) will detour due to a long term closure of Watertown Plank Road between 92nd Street and Innovation Drive/Swan Boulevard.To help ensure public safety, accessibility and mobility during the project, pedestrians will receive assistance to ride the bus free of charge in the detour area through a partnership between the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and Milwaukee County Department of Transportation.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced Thursday, January 2nd that Route 31 (State – Highland) will detour due to a long term closure of Watertown Plank Road between 92nd Street and Innovation Drive/Swan Boulevard.To help ensure public safety, accessibility and mobility during the project, pedestrians will receive assistance to ride the bus free of charge in the detour area through a partnership between the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and Milwaukee County Department of Transportation.
Delta flight from Minn. to Milw. has mechanical issue at Mitchell Intl.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A spokesperson with Mitchell International Airport on Wednesday evening, January 1st, said the airport was dealing with a disabled plane.The spokesperson said the incident involved a Delta flight from Minneapolis to Milwaukee.The plane landed safely on the north/south runway just before 5:00 p.m.This was the only runway open at the airport due to the continued snowfall.Once on the ground, the airport spokesperson says the plane had a mechanical issue and was taken to the terminal by shuttle buses.The airport's maintenance crew was working to plow the east/west runway so it could be opened.The airfield reopened minutes before 6:00 p.m.Nan Hemming was one of the travelers watching the clock at Mitchell on Wednesday."It's a mess.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A spokesperson with Mitchell International Airport on Wednesday evening, January 1st, said the airport was dealing with a disabled plane.The spokesperson said the incident involved a Delta flight from Minneapolis to Milwaukee.The plane landed safely on the north/south runway just before 5:00 p.m.This was the only runway open at the airport due to the continued snowfall.Once on the ground, the airport spokesperson says the plane had a mechanical issue and was taken to the terminal by shuttle buses.The airport's maintenance crew was working to plow the east/west runway so it could be opened.The airfield reopened minutes before 6:00 p.m.Nan Hemming was one of the travelers watching the clock at Mitchell on Wednesday."It's a mess.