5 killed in small plane crash near Louisiana airport, including LSU coach's daughter-in-law

LAFAYETTE, La. -- A small plane en route to a college football playoff game crashed into a post office parking lot in Louisiana shortly after takeoff Saturday, Dec. 28, killing five people, including a well-known sports reporter who was the daughter-in-law of one of the team's coaches.The two-engine Piper Cheyenne crashed in the city of Lafayette about a mile from the regional airport where the flight began, Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Tony Molinaro said.

25 children who have bravely fought cancer take flight from Mitchell Airport to the North Pole! 🎅

MILWAUKEE -- Twenty-five lucky children got to take off in a plane from MKE Mitchell International Airport Saturday, Dec. 14 -- and they landed in the North Pole!This effort was a partnership between Delta Air Lines, Signature Flight Support MKE -- Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, and Flight to the North Pole.All of the children involved have bravely fought cancer.

Crash cleared, had closed all lanes of WB I-94 at WIS-67 in Oconomowoc

OCONOMOWOC -- All lanes were blocked on westbound I-94 at WIS-67 in Oconomowoc, Saturday morning due to a crash.According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, the incident occurred around 7:45 a.m. and was cleared at 9:16 a.m.The cause of the crash has not yet been determined.

Attention drivers: This upcoming construction could impact your commute

MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Luck with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the upcoming construction that's going to impact your commute.I-94 North-South (North Segment: College Avenue to County G)FRIDAY-SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13-14, 2019I-94 WEST (NB) Closure:

WisDOT launching 'Driver Sober or Get Pulled Over' holiday campaign

MADISON -- To discourage impaired driving and enhance public safety, law enforcement agencies across Wisconsin will patrol in greater numbers and for longer hours during the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” holiday campaign that begins Friday, Dec. 13 and continues through New Year’s Day.The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) uses federal funds to support stepped-up law enforcement efforts along with public education and outreach to help deter impaired driving.“We want everyone to have a safe, enjoyable holiday.

Wisconsin roads panel reconvenes after 5-year hiatus

MADISON — A bipartisan commission tasked with making recommendations on what major Wisconsin road projects should move forward met for the first time in half a decade on Friday.The Transportation Projects Commission did not recommend any new projects at its meeting, but Wisconsin Department of Transportation Secretary Craig Thompson said it would consider new projects, and how to pay for them, at future meetings.Gov.