RNC Milwaukee 2024; airport preps for first-time travelers

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport will have thousands of first-time visitors walking through its terminals as they arrive for the 2024 Republican National Convention.

Boeing to buy Spirit AeroSystems for $4.7 billion

Boeing announced plans to acquire key supplier Spirit AeroSystems for $4.7 billion, a move that it says will improve plane quality and safety amid increasing scrutiny by Congress, airlines and the Department of Justice.

Milwaukee airport unveils art installation, partnership

The next time you fly out of Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, it won't just be planes you see, but a wall of affirmations.

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The next time you fly out of Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, it won't just be planes you see, but a wall of affirmations. Consider it art at the airport.

Pedestrian deaths declining since COVID-19 pandemic, report finds

Pedestrian traffic deaths in the US have decreased for the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report by the Governors Highway Safety Association.

I-94 expansion project; Milwaukee residents weigh in

It's just three-and-a-half miles long, but the plan to expand I-94 in Milwaukee could now cost more than $1.7 billion.

Company making 3-point seatbelts standard on all school buses

Blue Bird Corporation, the only U.S.-owned school bus manufacturer, will introduce three-point seatbelts and other significant safety upgrades, including driver airbags and advanced lighting, on all new models starting in fall 2024.

Boeing CEO apologizes to families of 737 Max crash victims during Senate panel testimony

Boeing CEO David Calhoun stood and faced the people in the audience who were holding photos of some of the 346 people who died in the 2018 and 2019 737 Max jetliner crashes.

Deer crashes through windshield of Rhode Island bus, injuring 3 passengers

A frightening incident occurred in Warwick, Rhode Island, on Monday when a deer crashed through the windshield of a bus, injuring three passengers.

Milwaukee bus driver helps save dog lost in the rain: video

A Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver went above and beyond, helping save a lost dog that was out in the ran.

Milwaukee airport TSA PreCheck enrollment now available

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport now offers eligible travelers the ability to enroll in TSA PreCheck without an appointment.

Milwaukee’s The Hop Summerfest ‘Festival Line’ announced

The Hop will offer a new “Festival Line” service during this year’s Summerfest, the streetcar announced Thursday, May 30.

Jefferson County fatal crash, I-94 shutdown; 1 dead

A fatal crash shut down both eastbound and westbound lanes on I-94 in Jefferson County on Tuesday evening, May 28.

Milwaukee airport delays, military plane tire failure closes runway

A Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport spokesperson said an aircraft tire failure temporarily closed a runway on Friday night, May 24.

Summer travel by air; TSA suggests travelers get to airport early

The TSA announced it is prepared for the highest passenger volumes the agency has seen at airport security checkpoints nationwide during this summer’s travel season.

WI construction zone safety; workers issue plea ahead of holiday weekend

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is doing what it can to raise awareness about safe driving in work zones ahead of the Memorial Day holiday weekend.

Milwaukee e-scooters returning permanently, launch event Monday

You may have noticed scooters started popping up on Milwaukee streets. That's because Lime and Spin are the city's new permanent scooter vendors.