American Airlines halts Hong Kong flights, United to follow
NEW YORK -- American Airlines said Tuesday it has suspended flights to Hong Kong through Feb. 20 due to weak demand, and United Airlines will do the same next weekend.Interest in travel to Hong Kong was already weakened by months of anti-government protests in the city and has fallen off more recently as the coronavirus outbreak spreads in China.On Tuesday, officials in Hong Kong reported the first death from the virus in the semi-autonomous territory, fanning fear that the virus is spreading locally.
Officials: Anyone who does not have ID needed to vote in Spring Primary should start process now
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) encourages voters to check and be sure that they have the proper identification needed to vote in this month’s primary (February 18).
Michigan couple sues airline for discrimination after getting kicked off flight
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — A Michigan couple is suing American Airlines for discrimination after being removed from a flight because the airline said the Orthodox Jewish couple smelled bad.Yehuda Yosef Adler, Jennie Adler and their then-19-month old daughter were kicked off a Jan. 23, 2019, flight from Miami to Detroit by a gate agent.
Delta, American and United suspend flights between US, China
NEW YORK — Delta Air Lines and American Airlines said Friday they will suspend all flights between the U.S. and China, making them the first U.S.-based airlines to do so and joining several international carriers that have stopped flying to China as the coronavirus outbreak continues to spread.United Airlines announced that it will suspend flights to Beijing, Shanghai and Chengdu but continue flights to Hong Kong.American said it will stop flying to China starting Friday and running through March 27.
Closures: A look at the upcoming construction that could impact your commute
MILWAUKEE -- Sean Race with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the upcoming construction that could impact your commute.FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2020I-94 North-South (North Segment: College Avenue to County G)I-94 EAST (SB) OPENED to four lanes with shoulders
'Rapidly evolving situation:' 7 people now tested for coronavirus in Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE -- There is new information on coronavirus testing in Wisconsin.
Upcoming closures on I-94: A look at the upcoming construction that could impact your commute
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Luck with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the upcoming construction that could impact your commute.I-94 North-South (North Segment: College Avenue to County G)MONDAY, JANUARY 27 THROUGH WEDNESDAY JANUARY 29, 2020I-94 EAST (SB) Closure:
Health officials monitor outbreak of coronavirus, worry it will 'become more virulent'
MILWAUKEE -- Health officials are closely monitoring an outbreak caused by a new strain of coronavirus out of Wuhan, China.
Overnight 2-lane emergency closure on northbound I-43 for bridge repair
MILWAUKEE -- The two left lanes on I-43 northbound from Keefe Avenue to Lexington Boulevard will be closed tonight from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. for bridge repairs.
'People just aren't thinking:' TSA finds loaded gun in man's coat at Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE -- An Ozaukee County man on Tuesday morning, Jan. 21 was stopped by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) with a firearm at Mitchell International Airport.
'Pretty disturbing:' Number of guns being found by TSA on the rise across the country
MILWAUKEE -- The number of guns being found by TSA is on the rise all across the country -- including airports in Wisconsin.
Traffic update: Upcoming closures on I-94, recent opening of Wisconn Valley Way
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Luck with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the upcoming construction that could impact your commute.I-94 North-South (North Segment: College Avenue to County G)MONDAY, JANUARY 20 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2020I-94 EAST (SB) Closure:
Number of guns caught at Wisconsin airports increased in 2019, mirrors national trend
MILWAUKEE -- The Transportation Security Administration revealed on Thursday, Jan. 26 that its officers stopped 24 handguns at the Wisconsin airport checkpoints in 2019.
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport gets a makeover, includes 22 new stores and restaurants
MILWAUKEE -- There's a major makeover in Milwaukee -- but unless you're traveling you may not have seen it.
Public meetings set for proposed reconstruction along I-43 in Milwaukee/Ozaukee Counties
OZAUKEE COUNTY -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is hosting two public involvement meetings to provide a project update regarding the reconstruction of I-43, from Silver Spring Drive in Milwaukee County to WIS 60 in Ozaukee County.The dates of those meetings are as follows:Tuesday, Jan. 214-7 p.m.Mequon City Hall11333 Cedarburg Road, MequonWednesday, Jan. 224-7 p.m.Nicolet High School6701 Jean Nicolet Road, GlendaleThe public is encouraged to attend these meetings to review project details, ask questions, and provide comments that may assist WisDOT during the project’s design and construction.
Recognize them? West Allis police seek 2 who 'struck, kicked, strangled' elderly man on bus
WEST ALLIS -- West Allis police on Monday, Jan. 13 asked for help identifying a man and woman wanted in connection with an attack on an elderly man on a Milwaukee County Transit System bus near 65th Street and Greenfield Avenue.It happened around 8:30 p.m. on Dec. 28.Police said an investigation revealed the wanted man and woman struck, kicked, and strangled an elderly man on the bus.
Ice, snow, wind prompted power outages, MCTS bus delays, flight cancellations at Mitchell Airport
MILWAUKEE -- Freezing rain and a wintry mix Friday night, Jan. 10, changing to snow on Saturday, Jan. 11, resulted in power outages across the We Energies' system.A We Energies' spokesman said Saturday afternoon they were seeing some scattered outages, and those outages were being addressed "as safely and quickly as possible."The spokesman said the outages appeared to be caused by high winds and branch/tree damage.A viewer named Zion Ross shared video with FOX6 News showing an apparent transformer fire near 38th Street and Roberts Street.
FAA seeks $3.9 million fine against Southwest Airlines
WASHINGTOn -- Federal regulators want to fine Southwest Airlines $3.9 million for violating standards on how to calculate the weight and load balance on flights.The Federal Aviation Administration says Southwest made improper calculations on more than 21,500 flights from May until early August of 2018.Weight is used to determine the maximum number of passengers on a plane and how much fuel it should carry.
Road closures: A look at the upcoming construction that could impact your commute
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Luck with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about everything that's going to impact your commute.I-94 North-South (Central/South Segments: County G to WIS 142) NOTABLE OPENINGS**SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2019