I-94 closed at Rawson Ave. until 9 a.m. Sunday, allow extra driving time
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Get ready for a weekend of orange barrels and detours as I-94 will be closed in both directions for 36 hours."It's a pain in the butt," says resident John Krecklow. "It seems like it's worse and worse and there's nothing you can do about it."I-94 will be closed from 9 p.m. Friday, May 17th until 9 a.m. Sunday, May 19th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Get ready for a weekend of orange barrels and detours as I-94 will be closed in both directions for 36 hours."It's a pain in the butt," says resident John Krecklow. "It seems like it's worse and worse and there's nothing you can do about it."I-94 will be closed from 9 p.m. Friday, May 17th until 9 a.m. Sunday, May 19th.
Ryan Luck discusses construction that will impact your commute
Ryan Luck with the Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp to breakdown all the construction that will impact your commute.
Ryan Luck with the Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp to breakdown all the construction that will impact your commute.
Air refueling tanker from 128th lands safely after engine issue
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A KC-135 air refueling tanker from the 128th Air Refueling Wing landed safely shortly after 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 16th after its crew reported a mechanical problem.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A KC-135 air refueling tanker from the 128th Air Refueling Wing landed safely shortly after 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 16th after its crew reported a mechanical problem.
Airlines collect $6 billion in baggage, reservation change fees
(CNN) -- Those airline baggage and reservation change fees add up, to the tune of more than $6 billion.U.S. airlines collected $3.5 billion in baggage fees and $2.6 billion in reservation change/cancellation fees last year, according to U.S. Department of Transportation data.
(CNN) -- Those airline baggage and reservation change fees add up, to the tune of more than $6 billion.U.S. airlines collected $3.5 billion in baggage fees and $2.6 billion in reservation change/cancellation fees last year, according to U.S. Department of Transportation data.
Passenger on American Airlines flight sings during for duration of flight
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(CNN) -- I will always love you.
Milwaukee man accused of assaulting bus driver
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 27-year-old Corian Morgan of Milwaukee faces multiple charges for allegedly assaulting a Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver.Morgan faces charges of substantial battery and battery to a public transit operator.The criminal complaint against Morgan indicates on Wednesday, May 8th, the driver of a bus on route 19 was near 11th and Lapham.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 27-year-old Corian Morgan of Milwaukee faces multiple charges for allegedly assaulting a Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver.Morgan faces charges of substantial battery and battery to a public transit operator.The criminal complaint against Morgan indicates on Wednesday, May 8th, the driver of a bus on route 19 was near 11th and Lapham.
Ending 'holding pattern,' FAA cancels plan to close towers
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- After several weeks of indecision, the Obama administration has decided against closing 149 contractor-run air traffic control towers due to sweeping budget cuts.The decision by the Transportation Department brought a "sigh of relief" from small- and medium-sized airports nationwide that would have been impacted by the closures.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- After several weeks of indecision, the Obama administration has decided against closing 149 contractor-run air traffic control towers due to sweeping budget cuts.The decision by the Transportation Department brought a "sigh of relief" from small- and medium-sized airports nationwide that would have been impacted by the closures.
Ryan Luck with WisDOT provides a construction update
Ryan Luck with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp to discuss changes coming to I-94, I-43 and the Zoo Interchange.I-94 West Auxiliary Lane:
Ryan Luck with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp to discuss changes coming to I-94, I-43 and the Zoo Interchange.I-94 West Auxiliary Lane:
FAA furloughs over, air traffic controllers back on the job
(CNN) -- Good news for air travelers, both domestic and international: A budget-related furlough of air traffic controllers is over -- and with it, the resulting travel delays.Last week's toll?
(CNN) -- Good news for air travelers, both domestic and international: A budget-related furlough of air traffic controllers is over -- and with it, the resulting travel delays.Last week's toll?
FAA furloughs officially suspended
(CNN) -- After a typo-related delay, legislation was signed by President Barack Obama Tuesday to end budget-related FAA air traffic controller furloughs that caused widespread travel delays last week.
(CNN) -- After a typo-related delay, legislation was signed by President Barack Obama Tuesday to end budget-related FAA air traffic controller furloughs that caused widespread travel delays last week.
FAA suspends furloughs, typo or not
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- A typo kept President Barack Obama from signing legislation designed to end budget-related FAA air traffic controller furloughs blamed for widespread flight delays, a congressional source told CNN.But the fix is going into effect anyway, and the system will be back to normal by Sunday, the FAA said.The holdup was caused by an "s" missing from uses of the word "accounts." The bill gives the FAA permission to move money from other accounts to prevent having to furlough controllers.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- A typo kept President Barack Obama from signing legislation designed to end budget-related FAA air traffic controller furloughs blamed for widespread flight delays, a congressional source told CNN.But the fix is going into effect anyway, and the system will be back to normal by Sunday, the FAA said.The holdup was caused by an "s" missing from uses of the word "accounts." The bill gives the FAA permission to move money from other accounts to prevent having to furlough controllers.
FAA suspends furloughs, typo or not
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- A typo is keeping President Obama from signing legislation designed to end budget-related FAA air traffic controller furloughs blamed for widespread flight delays, a congressional source told CNN Saturday.But the fix is going into effect anyway, and the system will be back to normal by Sunday, the FAA said.Apparently the holdup boils down to an "s" needing to be added somewhere in the Senate version of the bill -- it's not clear which word is the culprit.The House fixed the typo in the version it passed Friday, and the Senate plans to fix it on Tuesday, a senior House GOP aide told CNN.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- A typo is keeping President Obama from signing legislation designed to end budget-related FAA air traffic controller furloughs blamed for widespread flight delays, a congressional source told CNN Saturday.But the fix is going into effect anyway, and the system will be back to normal by Sunday, the FAA said.Apparently the holdup boils down to an "s" needing to be added somewhere in the Senate version of the bill -- it's not clear which word is the culprit.The House fixed the typo in the version it passed Friday, and the Senate plans to fix it on Tuesday, a senior House GOP aide told CNN.
Two closures set for April 27th on I-94 EB near Zoo Interchange
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Two closures will take place on Saturday, April 27th on I-94 eastbound, beginning in the early morning hours:
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Two closures will take place on Saturday, April 27th on I-94 eastbound, beginning in the early morning hours:
May is National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
MADISON (WITI) -- With the riding season now underway, motorcycles are returning rapidly to streets and highways throughout the state.
MADISON (WITI) -- With the riding season now underway, motorcycles are returning rapidly to streets and highways throughout the state.
Crews cleaning up after dump truck starts fire on I-94
STURTEVANT (WITI) -- Crews were on the scene of a vehicle fire on I-94 near the State Highway 142 off-ramp on Wednesday, April 24th.Kenosha County Sheriff's officials say a dump truck hauling sand began leaking fuel and caught fire in the southbound lanes of I-94, just north of the State Highway 142 exit.Officials say this is a single vehicle incident, and there was no crash that sparked the fire.The truck is in an area where there is construction due to the ongoing I-94 widening project.No one was injured.All lanes of I-94/41 eastbound/southbound were closed at State Highway 142 due to this fire -- but reopened to traffic before 11:00 p.m. Wednesday.
STURTEVANT (WITI) -- Crews were on the scene of a vehicle fire on I-94 near the State Highway 142 off-ramp on Wednesday, April 24th.Kenosha County Sheriff's officials say a dump truck hauling sand began leaking fuel and caught fire in the southbound lanes of I-94, just north of the State Highway 142 exit.Officials say this is a single vehicle incident, and there was no crash that sparked the fire.The truck is in an area where there is construction due to the ongoing I-94 widening project.No one was injured.All lanes of I-94/41 eastbound/southbound were closed at State Highway 142 due to this fire -- but reopened to traffic before 11:00 p.m. Wednesday.
FAA furloughs continue to cause flight delays
WASHINGTON (CNNMoney) -- On Wednesday morning, federal furloughs hit travelers headed to Chicago.Airlines flying into Chicago's O'Hare International Airport faced delays of at least 30 minutes, after fewer air traffic controllers reported for duty on Wednesday morning.The Department of Transportation said Wednesday staff furloughs are also causing delays to flights headed to Las Vegas and Tampa."Controllers will space planes farther apart so they can manage traffic with current staff, which will lead to delays at airports including Chicago O'Hare, Las Vegas and Tampa," the agency said in a statement.Controllers are being forced to take unpaid time off by the Federal Aviation Administration, which has to cut $600 million of its spending by September.
WASHINGTON (CNNMoney) -- On Wednesday morning, federal furloughs hit travelers headed to Chicago.Airlines flying into Chicago's O'Hare International Airport faced delays of at least 30 minutes, after fewer air traffic controllers reported for duty on Wednesday morning.The Department of Transportation said Wednesday staff furloughs are also causing delays to flights headed to Las Vegas and Tampa."Controllers will space planes farther apart so they can manage traffic with current staff, which will lead to delays at airports including Chicago O'Hare, Las Vegas and Tampa," the agency said in a statement.Controllers are being forced to take unpaid time off by the Federal Aviation Administration, which has to cut $600 million of its spending by September.
Monday is first day of air traffic controller furloughs
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Those who fly frequently are encouraged to stay in touch with airlines, as the FAA on Monday, April 22nd began implementing furloughs on air traffic controllers as an answer to automatic budget cuts.The FAA has predicted there could eventually be flight delays of up to 90 minutes during peak periods.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Those who fly frequently are encouraged to stay in touch with airlines, as the FAA on Monday, April 22nd began implementing furloughs on air traffic controllers as an answer to automatic budget cuts.The FAA has predicted there could eventually be flight delays of up to 90 minutes during peak periods.
Woman injured in two-car wreck on I-94 near Miller Park
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A woman was hurt after she was involved in a two-car wreck on eastbound I-94 near Miller Park on Sunday morning, April 21st.Officials say one of the vehicles fled the scene.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A woman was hurt after she was involved in a two-car wreck on eastbound I-94 near Miller Park on Sunday morning, April 21st.Officials say one of the vehicles fled the scene.
Travel delays ahead: FAA furloughs begin Sunday
(CNN) -- Record-setting rains in parts of the Midwest have caused hundreds of flight cancellations and flooding, with one northern Illinois hospital evacuating patients due to rising floodwaters.Forty-four patients were removed Thursday from Morris Hospital in Morris, Illinois, due to the threat of rising floodwaters in the nearby Illinois River, hospital spokeswoman Janet Long said.
(CNN) -- Record-setting rains in parts of the Midwest have caused hundreds of flight cancellations and flooding, with one northern Illinois hospital evacuating patients due to rising floodwaters.Forty-four patients were removed Thursday from Morris Hospital in Morris, Illinois, due to the threat of rising floodwaters in the nearby Illinois River, hospital spokeswoman Janet Long said.
American Airlines back online, but warning of delays/cancellations
(CNN) -- American Airlines grounded flights nationwide on Tuesday due to problems over several hours with its computerized reservation system.The decision also resulted its regional affiliate, American Eagle, holding flights at Dallas Ft.
(CNN) -- American Airlines grounded flights nationwide on Tuesday due to problems over several hours with its computerized reservation system.The decision also resulted its regional affiliate, American Eagle, holding flights at Dallas Ft.