'Better to be safe than sorry:' Concerns rise over lack of social distancing on buses
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) has already made changes to help slow the spread of the coronavirus.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) has already made changes to help slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Mitchell Airport parking employee who works in baggage claim tested positive for COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport baggage claim employee tested positive for the coronavirus, officials announced Tuesday, March 31.In a news release, airport officials said the Interflight Parking employee works in the ground transportation booth located on the Baggage claim roadway.The individual was last at MKE on Thursday, March 26, and worked third shift.Airport officials noted steps taken to restrict access to those areas where the individual worked and to sanitize those areas.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport baggage claim employee tested positive for the coronavirus, officials announced Tuesday, March 31.In a news release, airport officials said the Interflight Parking employee works in the ground transportation booth located on the Baggage claim roadway.The individual was last at MKE on Thursday, March 26, and worked third shift.Airport officials noted steps taken to restrict access to those areas where the individual worked and to sanitize those areas.
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 could impact your commute.I-94 North-South (South-Central Segments: WIS 142 to County G)MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2020I-94 NB Closure:·I-94 WEST (NB) overnight full freeway closure from WIS 142 to WIS 11, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., for profile grinding work.Detour:Travelers can use WIS 142, WIS 11, and the frontage roads to get around the closures.TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2020I-94 NB Closure:I-94 WEST (NB) overnight full freeway closure from WIS 142 to County K, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., for beam guard repair and joint scanning work.Detour:Travelers can use WIS 142, County K, and the frontage roads to get around the closures.WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2020I-94 NB Closure:I-94 WEST (NB) overnight full freeway closure from WIS 142 to County G, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., for beam guard repair and joint scanning work.Detour:Travelers can use WIS 142, County G, and the frontage roads to get around the closures.THURSDAY & FRIDAY, APRIL 2 & 3, 2020I-94 SB Closures:I-94 EAST (SB) overnight full freeway closures from WIS 20 to WIS 142, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., for pavement grinding and rumble strip work.Detour:Travelers can use WIS 20, WIS 142, and the frontage roads to get around the closures.* New ProjectI-43 North-South Structures Projects:(Ozaukee County) Late March 2020 through late fallThese projects involve the rehabilitation of multiple structures along I-43, from WIS 60 to the northern Ozaukee County Line.
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 (South-Central Segments: WIS 142 to County G)MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2020I-94 NB Closure:·I-94 WEST (NB) overnight full freeway closure from WIS 142 to WIS 11, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., for profile grinding work.Detour:Travelers can use WIS 142, WIS 11, and the frontage roads to get around the closures.TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2020I-94 NB Closure:I-94 WEST (NB) overnight full freeway closure from WIS 142 to County K, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., for beam guard repair and joint scanning work.Detour:Travelers can use WIS 142, County K, and the frontage roads to get around the closures.WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2020I-94 NB Closure:I-94 WEST (NB) overnight full freeway closure from WIS 142 to County G, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., for beam guard repair and joint scanning work.Detour:Travelers can use WIS 142, County G, and the frontage roads to get around the closures.THURSDAY & FRIDAY, APRIL 2 & 3, 2020I-94 SB Closures:I-94 EAST (SB) overnight full freeway closures from WIS 20 to WIS 142, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., for pavement grinding and rumble strip work.Detour:Travelers can use WIS 20, WIS 142, and the frontage roads to get around the closures.* New ProjectI-43 North-South Structures Projects:(Ozaukee County) Late March 2020 through late fallThese projects involve the rehabilitation of multiple structures along I-43, from WIS 60 to the northern Ozaukee County Line.
Milwaukee County officials announce suspension of MCTS bus fares
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County officials on Thursday, March 26 announced they're suspending fare collection on Milwaukee County Transit System buses -- and ordering riders to enter through the rear door only, unless they need assistance with a mobility device or other ADA accommodation.MCTS officials noted suspending fare collection limits the interaction between riders and bus drivers.The announcement came during a 4 p.m. briefing by Milwaukee County officials on the coronavirus pandemic.“While Congress works to create a new Federal Transit Administration grant program to help transit systems sustain operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, MCTS is doing its part to help ensure continuation of mass transit in Milwaukee County in this time of need,” said MCTS Managing Director Dan Boehm in a news release.MCTS will suspend fare collection starting 4 a.m. on Saturday, March 28 in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19.A group of seven Milwaukee County supervisors submitted a proposal to Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele on Monday, March 23 to make this happen.On March 20, MCTS officials announced a reduction in bus service due to COVID-19 starting March 23.Until further notice, buses that operate Mondays through Fridays will begin using a schedule that is similar to the one used by MCTS on Saturdays.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County officials on Thursday, March 26 announced they're suspending fare collection on Milwaukee County Transit System buses -- and ordering riders to enter through the rear door only, unless they need assistance with a mobility device or other ADA accommodation.MCTS officials noted suspending fare collection limits the interaction between riders and bus drivers.The announcement came during a 4 p.m. briefing by Milwaukee County officials on the coronavirus pandemic.“While Congress works to create a new Federal Transit Administration grant program to help transit systems sustain operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, MCTS is doing its part to help ensure continuation of mass transit in Milwaukee County in this time of need,” said MCTS Managing Director Dan Boehm in a news release.MCTS will suspend fare collection starting 4 a.m. on Saturday, March 28 in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19.A group of seven Milwaukee County supervisors submitted a proposal to Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele on Monday, March 23 to make this happen.On March 20, MCTS officials announced a reduction in bus service due to COVID-19 starting March 23.Until further notice, buses that operate Mondays through Fridays will begin using a schedule that is similar to the one used by MCTS on Saturdays.
Overweight permits for truckers hauling groceries in Wisconsin extended
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) announced on Thursday, March 26 a two-week extension for overweight permits that allow truckers to supply grocery stores impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.A news release says for the 489 fleet permits already issued, which cover more than 15,000 trucks, no action is required for the automatic extension.
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) announced on Thursday, March 26 a two-week extension for overweight permits that allow truckers to supply grocery stores impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.A news release says for the 489 fleet permits already issued, which cover more than 15,000 trucks, no action is required for the automatic extension.
Milwaukee County supervisors propose free bus service during coronavirus pandemic
MILWAUKEE -- Several members of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors are proposing free bus rides on all Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) buses, starting immediately, for at least three weeks.A group of seven supervisors proposed the measure to Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele on Monday, March 23.
MILWAUKEE -- Several members of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors are proposing free bus rides on all Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) buses, starting immediately, for at least three weeks.A group of seven supervisors proposed the measure to Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele on Monday, March 23.
'To keep people home and safe,' deadline extended for vehicle emissions tests in Wisconsin
MADISON -- To reduce the need for travel and in-person interactions during the COVID 19 health emergency, Gov.
MADISON -- To reduce the need for travel and in-person interactions during the COVID 19 health emergency, Gov.
Rest areas remain open to support truckers throughout Wisconsin
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is keeping its 28 rest areas under normal operation to support truckers during a critical time for moving supplies.WisDOT Secretary-designee Craig Thompson issued the following statement in a news release:
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is keeping its 28 rest areas under normal operation to support truckers during a critical time for moving supplies.WisDOT Secretary-designee Craig Thompson issued the following statement in a news release:
MCTS bus operator tests positive for the coronavirus, health department alerted
MILWAUKEE -- An employee of the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) was tested for the coronavirus and it came back positive on Friday, March 20.Officials say the employee was a bus operator.
MILWAUKEE -- An employee of the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) was tested for the coronavirus and it came back positive on Friday, March 20.Officials say the employee was a bus operator.
MCTS reducing weekday bus service in response to coronavirus spread
MILWAUKEE — As part of its ongoing response to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is reducing the amount of bus service offered on weekdays.As an increasing number of businesses have closed or allowed employees to work from home, MCTS is seeing a significant decrease in ridership.
MILWAUKEE — As part of its ongoing response to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is reducing the amount of bus service offered on weekdays.As an increasing number of businesses have closed or allowed employees to work from home, MCTS is seeing a significant decrease in ridership.
Air traffic control tower temporarily closed at Chicago Midway International Airport
CHICAGO -- The air traffic control tower at Chicago Midway International Airport is temporarily closing, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).Officials say on Tuesday, March 17, several technicians at the facility tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.An FAA statement says the airport remains open and operations will continue at a reduced rate until the situation is resolved.The statement goes on to say the following:
CHICAGO -- The air traffic control tower at Chicago Midway International Airport is temporarily closing, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).Officials say on Tuesday, March 17, several technicians at the facility tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.An FAA statement says the airport remains open and operations will continue at a reduced rate until the situation is resolved.The statement goes on to say the following:
Coronavirus travel bans, restrictions creating turbulance for airlines
MILWAUKEE -- As new travel bans and restrictions are being put in place nearly daily, that is creating stress for passengers who are wanting to cancel flights.Michael Sherwood came to the Milwaukee airport to cancel a flight to Las Vegas -- in person."Everything's closing in Las Vegas, restaurants, casinos," Sherwood said.
MILWAUKEE -- As new travel bans and restrictions are being put in place nearly daily, that is creating stress for passengers who are wanting to cancel flights.Michael Sherwood came to the Milwaukee airport to cancel a flight to Las Vegas -- in person."Everything's closing in Las Vegas, restaurants, casinos," Sherwood said.
US airlines seek billions in aid as outbreak cripples travel
ATLANTA -- U.S. airlines are asking the federal government for grants, loans and tax relief that could easily top $50 billion to help them recover from a sharp downturn in travel due to the new coronavirus.Airlines for America, the trade group representing the carriers, disclosed its request for financial help on Monday, just as more airlines around the world were announcing ever-deeper cuts in service and, in some cases, layoffs.The trade group is asking for $29 billion in federal grants, with $25 billion for passenger airlines and $4 billion for cargo carriers.
ATLANTA -- U.S. airlines are asking the federal government for grants, loans and tax relief that could easily top $50 billion to help them recover from a sharp downturn in travel due to the new coronavirus.Airlines for America, the trade group representing the carriers, disclosed its request for financial help on Monday, just as more airlines around the world were announcing ever-deeper cuts in service and, in some cases, layoffs.The trade group is asking for $29 billion in federal grants, with $25 billion for passenger airlines and $4 billion for cargo carriers.
Man on plane to Nashville reportedly joking about having coronavirus leads to 8-hour delay
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — An American Airlines flight from Dallas to Nashville took over eight hours to take off and was delayed three times after a man reportedly joked about having coronavirus.Flight #1076 to Nashville was supposed to arrive at 8:40 p.m. Saturday but did not finally arrive at BNA until 4:40 a.m. Sunday.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — An American Airlines flight from Dallas to Nashville took over eight hours to take off and was delayed three times after a man reportedly joked about having coronavirus.Flight #1076 to Nashville was supposed to arrive at 8:40 p.m. Saturday but did not finally arrive at BNA until 4:40 a.m. Sunday.
MCTS taking added steps to clean buses in response to coronavirus outbreak
MILWAUKEE -- Although the COVID-19 coronavirus has not become widespread in Milwaukee County, the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) has ramped-up its disinfection process for all buses.MCTS has added an extra daily disinfection process for the entire fleet -- in addition to the standard, regular cleaning of vehicles.
MILWAUKEE -- Although the COVID-19 coronavirus has not become widespread in Milwaukee County, the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) has ramped-up its disinfection process for all buses.MCTS has added an extra daily disinfection process for the entire fleet -- in addition to the standard, regular cleaning of vehicles.
'I do feel I was better protected:' Man in hazmat suit at Mitchell Airport explains why he wore it
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News on Sunday, March 8 shared photos and video from a viewer that showed a man wearing a hazmat suit at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport Saturday, March 7 on a flight to Fort Myers, Florida.
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News on Sunday, March 8 shared photos and video from a viewer that showed a man wearing a hazmat suit at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport Saturday, March 7 on a flight to Fort Myers, Florida.
WisDOT to host public meeting about resurfacing of WIS 794 from Lincoln to Pennsylvania
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is hosting a public involvement meeting to discuss the design for the upcoming resurfacing of WIS 794, from E.
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is hosting a public involvement meeting to discuss the design for the upcoming resurfacing of WIS 794, from E.
Patching, joint repair, single lane closures: 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-41/US 45 Cable Guard Project (Washington County) (Fall 2019 through late fall 2020)In early fall 2019, crews began resurfacing 22 miles of I-41 between the I-41/US 45 split and the Dodge County Line.
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Luck with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the upcoming construction that could impact your commute.I-41/US 45 Cable Guard Project (Washington County) (Fall 2019 through late fall 2020)In early fall 2019, crews began resurfacing 22 miles of I-41 between the I-41/US 45 split and the Dodge County Line.
Single-engine airplane crashes, flips over at Rhinelander airport
RHINELANDER, Wis. — Authorities say one person has been injured in the crash of a single-engine plane at the Rhinelander airport, WSAW reports.The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says the single-engine Cessna 208 Caravan crashed, flipped over and came to rest between a taxiway and a runway Thursday morning.WJFW-TV reports airport director Matthew Leitner says the plane belongs to CSA Air in Michigan.
RHINELANDER, Wis. — Authorities say one person has been injured in the crash of a single-engine plane at the Rhinelander airport, WSAW reports.The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says the single-engine Cessna 208 Caravan crashed, flipped over and came to rest between a taxiway and a runway Thursday morning.WJFW-TV reports airport director Matthew Leitner says the plane belongs to CSA Air in Michigan.
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)MONDAY and TUESDAY, MARCH 2 & 3, 2020I-94 EAST (SB) Closure:
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)MONDAY and TUESDAY, MARCH 2 & 3, 2020I-94 EAST (SB) Closure: