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Delta, American and United suspend flights between US, China

January 31, 2020 1:10pm CST

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

January 31, 2020 7:45am CST

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

January 28, 2020 5:33pm CST

MILWAUKEE -- There is new information on coronavirus testing in Wisconsin.

'Always a risk:' Travelers concerned about coronavirus, but take necessary steps to be safe

January 24, 2020 5:06pm CST

Upcoming closures on I-94: A look at the upcoming construction that could impact your commute

January 24, 2020 7:49am CST

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'

January 22, 2020 5:16pm CST

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

January 21, 2020 4:18pm CST

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

January 21, 2020 10:12am CST

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

January 17, 2020 4:51pm CST

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

January 17, 2020 7:56am CST

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

January 16, 2020 9:35am CST

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

January 15, 2020 10:56am CST

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

January 14, 2020 4:37pm CST

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

January 13, 2020 3:59pm CST

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

January 11, 2020 9:55pm CST

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

January 10, 2020 5:26pm CST

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

January 10, 2020 8:25am CST

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