Mark Klipstein discusses construction that will impact your commute
Mark Klipstein with WisDOT joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about upcoming construction that will impact your commute.
Mark Klipstein with WisDOT joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about upcoming construction that will impact your commute.
Plane headed into Milw. reports possible mechanical problems
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Officials at Mitchell International Airport on Thursday evening, June 27th said a plane headed into Milwaukee from Minneapolis reported a possible mechanical problem with the plane.However, airport officials say the plane was able to land at the airport without incident.The plane belongs to Delta Airlines.It is unclear exactly what the potential problem with this plane was.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this story.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Officials at Mitchell International Airport on Thursday evening, June 27th said a plane headed into Milwaukee from Minneapolis reported a possible mechanical problem with the plane.However, airport officials say the plane was able to land at the airport without incident.The plane belongs to Delta Airlines.It is unclear exactly what the potential problem with this plane was.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this story.
Car strikes MCTS bus on Cleveland Ave. in West Allis
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- West Allis police on Tuesday, June 25th investigated an accident involving a MCTS bus.It happened in the 10700 block of Cleveland Ave.Officials say the bus driver and two passengers were on the bus when the bus was struck by a car, carrying two.The driver of the car was cited for failure to yield.The bus driver was taken to the hospital as a precaution, but was not complaining of any injuries, according to officials.Those in the bus and car did not need medical attention.
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- West Allis police on Tuesday, June 25th investigated an accident involving a MCTS bus.It happened in the 10700 block of Cleveland Ave.Officials say the bus driver and two passengers were on the bus when the bus was struck by a car, carrying two.The driver of the car was cited for failure to yield.The bus driver was taken to the hospital as a precaution, but was not complaining of any injuries, according to officials.Those in the bus and car did not need medical attention.
Twitter founder uses phone during takeoff
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Twitter founder Jack Dorsey tweeted a number of Vine videos this past week documenting a drive through D.C., his walk through LaGuardia airport, and his plane taking off in San Francisco.Wait, what was that last one?Dorsey appears to have recorded the takeoff from his seat on the airplane -- which would be directly in conflict with what flight attendants always instruct passengers to do: power down anything with an on/off switch during takeoffs and landings.Dorsey, who know is is the CEO of mobile payments company Square, did not reply to requests for comment.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Twitter founder Jack Dorsey tweeted a number of Vine videos this past week documenting a drive through D.C., his walk through LaGuardia airport, and his plane taking off in San Francisco.Wait, what was that last one?Dorsey appears to have recorded the takeoff from his seat on the airplane -- which would be directly in conflict with what flight attendants always instruct passengers to do: power down anything with an on/off switch during takeoffs and landings.Dorsey, who know is is the CEO of mobile payments company Square, did not reply to requests for comment.
Traffic tied up due to crash on I-94 near Howard Ave.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Traffic was tied up on Saturday, June 22nd in the area of I-94 and Howard as lanes were closed due to a crash.It happened on I-94 near Howard Ave.Two southbound lanes were closed as a result of the crash.Traffic was able to get around the crash, but it was slow going for a time!There is no word at this time as to what led to this crash.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Traffic was tied up on Saturday, June 22nd in the area of I-94 and Howard as lanes were closed due to a crash.It happened on I-94 near Howard Ave.Two southbound lanes were closed as a result of the crash.Traffic was able to get around the crash, but it was slow going for a time!There is no word at this time as to what led to this crash.
Computer glitch grounds 250 Southwest flights
(CNN) -- A computer glitch forced Southwest Airlines to ground 250 flights, the company said early Saturday.Flights already in the air were not affected by the glitch, which started late Friday night.Most flights resumed takeoff early Saturday after the airline resorted to a backup system."Flights have started to depart, but employees are working through a manual process so their routine work flow is taking a bit longer," said Michelle Agnew, a spokeswoman for the airline."The manual process is involved because the team doesn't have access to all of the normal tools they would use to be able to communicate and dispatch flights."Agnew said the glitch was in the internal system used to dispatch flights.
(CNN) -- A computer glitch forced Southwest Airlines to ground 250 flights, the company said early Saturday.Flights already in the air were not affected by the glitch, which started late Friday night.Most flights resumed takeoff early Saturday after the airline resorted to a backup system."Flights have started to depart, but employees are working through a manual process so their routine work flow is taking a bit longer," said Michelle Agnew, a spokeswoman for the airline."The manual process is involved because the team doesn't have access to all of the normal tools they would use to be able to communicate and dispatch flights."Agnew said the glitch was in the internal system used to dispatch flights.
Airliners come close to each other in NY, trigger investigation
NEW YORK (CNN) -- A Delta 747 Jumbo Jet arriving over New York and a departing Shuttle America Embraer airliner came close enough to each other to trigger a federal investigation, the FAA told CNN on Friday.Both aircraft landed safety after the June 13 incident, the Federal Aviation Administration said, which took place about 2,000 feet above the New York borough of Queens."We're cooperating with the FAA on the incident," Delta Air Lines told CNN.The Delta jet, which was bound for John F.
NEW YORK (CNN) -- A Delta 747 Jumbo Jet arriving over New York and a departing Shuttle America Embraer airliner came close enough to each other to trigger a federal investigation, the FAA told CNN on Friday.Both aircraft landed safety after the June 13 incident, the Federal Aviation Administration said, which took place about 2,000 feet above the New York borough of Queens."We're cooperating with the FAA on the incident," Delta Air Lines told CNN.The Delta jet, which was bound for John F.
Ryan Luck provides an I-94 construction update
Ryan Luck joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about all the construction updates that will affect your commute.
Ryan Luck joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about all the construction updates that will affect your commute.
Flight to Miami diverted to Denver after report of smoke in cockpit
(CNN) -- An American Airlines plane was diverted to Denver International Airport on Friday because the crew reported smelling smoke in the cockpit, an airline spokeswoman told CNN.Flight 1070, a Boeing 757 carrying 183 passengers, departed Seattle late Thursday for Miami, and the crew reported the smell of smoke in the cockpit, spokeswoman Dori Alvarez said.The flight was diverted to Denver, where it landed safely at 3:53 a.m. (5:53 a.m. ET).Maintenance crews checked the plane and found no issues with the aircraft, said Denver airport spokesman Heath Montgomery.
(CNN) -- An American Airlines plane was diverted to Denver International Airport on Friday because the crew reported smelling smoke in the cockpit, an airline spokeswoman told CNN.Flight 1070, a Boeing 757 carrying 183 passengers, departed Seattle late Thursday for Miami, and the crew reported the smell of smoke in the cockpit, spokeswoman Dori Alvarez said.The flight was diverted to Denver, where it landed safely at 3:53 a.m. (5:53 a.m. ET).Maintenance crews checked the plane and found no issues with the aircraft, said Denver airport spokesman Heath Montgomery.
I-43 bridge project almost complete, lanes and ramps to reopen
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- After months of ramp and lane closures, I-43 is set to open all three lanes in both directions.Starting Thursday evening, June 20th, crews will reopen all northbound lanes on the highway.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- After months of ramp and lane closures, I-43 is set to open all three lanes in both directions.Starting Thursday evening, June 20th, crews will reopen all northbound lanes on the highway.
Two motorcyclists collide on I-94 near 84th Street
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say two motorcyclists collided on I-94EB near 84th Street on Tuesday, June 18th.Officials say a motorcyclist headed across lanes of traffic in an attempt to exit the freeway at 84th Street, but traffic was backed up, and when the motorcyclist braked, he lost control and struck another motorcyclist.The motorcyclist that caused the crash suffered a serious head laceration and was taken to the hospital.The motorcyclist that was struck suffered shoulder and hip pain and was also taken to the hospital.The off-ramp to 84th Street was closed as officials investigated and worked to clear the scene.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say two motorcyclists collided on I-94EB near 84th Street on Tuesday, June 18th.Officials say a motorcyclist headed across lanes of traffic in an attempt to exit the freeway at 84th Street, but traffic was backed up, and when the motorcyclist braked, he lost control and struck another motorcyclist.The motorcyclist that caused the crash suffered a serious head laceration and was taken to the hospital.The motorcyclist that was struck suffered shoulder and hip pain and was also taken to the hospital.The off-ramp to 84th Street was closed as officials investigated and worked to clear the scene.
Bridge placement technology brings out-of-state spectators
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A new bridge placement technology, never before seen in Wisconsin, was used to move the Rawson Ave.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A new bridge placement technology, never before seen in Wisconsin, was used to move the Rawson Ave.
I-94 closes as Rawson Ave. bridge is put into place
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- Motorists will be detoured Friday night, June 14th into Saturday morning, June 15th, as I-94 closes in both directions while the Rawson Ave.
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- Motorists will be detoured Friday night, June 14th into Saturday morning, June 15th, as I-94 closes in both directions while the Rawson Ave.
Milw. Co. Transit System adds 55 new clean diesel buses
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The first of the 55 new clean diesel buses have arrived and will be in service soon.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The first of the 55 new clean diesel buses have arrived and will be in service soon.
World War II veteran dies at airport before boarding Honor Flight
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- An Honor Flight headed for Washington, D.C. from Milwaukee this past weekend had to deal with an unexpected tragedy.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- An Honor Flight headed for Washington, D.C. from Milwaukee this past weekend had to deal with an unexpected tragedy.
Ryan Luck with WisDOT discusses Rawson Ave. bridge
Ryan Luck with the WisDOT joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about Rawson Ave.
Ryan Luck with the WisDOT joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about Rawson Ave.
Rawson Ave. bridge will take just 12 hours to put in place
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Rawson Ave.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Rawson Ave.
Plane from Air Refueling Wing forced to land at Mitchell
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Mitchell International Airport spokesperson confirmed to FOX6 News that a disabled plane landed at the airport Tuesday evening, May 28th.The airport spokesman said a KC-135 from the 128th Air Refueling Wing landed at the airport just before 7:30 p.m.The plane was forced to land due to a mechanical issue with one of its engines.No injuries were reported, and the plane was able to taxi back to the hangar under its own power.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Mitchell International Airport spokesperson confirmed to FOX6 News that a disabled plane landed at the airport Tuesday evening, May 28th.The airport spokesman said a KC-135 from the 128th Air Refueling Wing landed at the airport just before 7:30 p.m.The plane was forced to land due to a mechanical issue with one of its engines.No injuries were reported, and the plane was able to taxi back to the hangar under its own power.
After weekend traffic nightmare on I-94, more closures coming
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A stretch of Interstate-94 near Rawson Ave.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A stretch of Interstate-94 near Rawson Ave.
Construction on I-94 creates headaches for some concert-goers
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Interstate 94 has closures in portions of both directions this weekend.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Interstate 94 has closures in portions of both directions this weekend.