Mitchell International Airport gets $600K to rehab its largest runway: 'Improving aviation safety'
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport landed on Wednesday, Feb. 19 a major grant to rehab its primary runway.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport landed on Wednesday, Feb. 19 a major grant to rehab its primary runway.
TSA finds loaded handgun in woman's carry-on bag at Mitchell Intl. Airport
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee woman was stopped by Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport on Thursday, Feb. 13, when they detected a purple 9 mm caliber handgun loaded with 10 bullets including one in the chamber, in her carry-on bag.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee woman was stopped by Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport on Thursday, Feb. 13, when they detected a purple 9 mm caliber handgun loaded with 10 bullets including one in the chamber, in her carry-on bag.
Closures and new projects: A look at the upcoming road construction that could impact your commute
MILWAUKEE -- Construction is chugging along on I-94 -- but there's a new project in the works.
MILWAUKEE -- Construction is chugging along on I-94 -- but there's a new project in the works.
Headed somewhere warm this winter? Check your coat at Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE -- Headed somewhere warm this winter?
MILWAUKEE -- Headed somewhere warm this winter?
Semi jackknifes on I-43 at North Avenue, slows morning commute for thousands
MILWAUKEE -- The left lanes were closed for several hours on I-43 in both directions at North Avenue in Milwaukee Thursday morning, Feb. 13 due to a jackknifed semi.The truck was headed northbound around 3:40 a.m. But in the wreck, the cab of the truck ended up straddling the median barriers -- and forcing authorities to shut down a portion of the southbound lanes.PHOTO GALLERYThe Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said there were no injuries, and the driver of the semi was cited for driving to fast for conditions and failure to have control.The Milwaukee Fire Department's hazmat team was called in to contain and clean up 100 gallons of spilled fuel from the semi.
MILWAUKEE -- The left lanes were closed for several hours on I-43 in both directions at North Avenue in Milwaukee Thursday morning, Feb. 13 due to a jackknifed semi.The truck was headed northbound around 3:40 a.m. But in the wreck, the cab of the truck ended up straddling the median barriers -- and forcing authorities to shut down a portion of the southbound lanes.PHOTO GALLERYThe Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said there were no injuries, and the driver of the semi was cited for driving to fast for conditions and failure to have control.The Milwaukee Fire Department's hazmat team was called in to contain and clean up 100 gallons of spilled fuel from the semi.
WisDot crews are busy this February; what you need to avoid in the coming days
MILWAUKEE -- There are some upcoming closures on I-94 to be aware of -- and Ryan Luck from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joined the WakeUp News team to sort it all out for you.I-94 North-South (North Segment: College Avenue to County G)FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2020I-94 WEST (NB) Closure:
MILWAUKEE -- There are some upcoming closures on I-94 to be aware of -- and Ryan Luck from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joined the WakeUp News team to sort it all out for you.I-94 North-South (North Segment: College Avenue to County G)FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2020I-94 WEST (NB) Closure:
New app helps MCTS riders who are blind, low vision navigate 5K+ bus stops in Milwaukee County
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) and the Milwaukee County Office for Persons with Disabilities (OPD) announced on Wednesday, Feb. 5 the launch of a pilot program that supports MCTS riders who are blind or low vision with increased access to public transportation.A news release says through Aira, an app available on any iOS or Android smartphone, users can receive free, one-on-one assistance riding the bus and navigating the more than 5,000 bus stops in Milwaukee County.The Aira app is an interactive tool that enables riders with visual disabilities to connect with professionals trained to help read signage, identify obstacles, identify bus stops and offer verbal step-by-step travel directions.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) and the Milwaukee County Office for Persons with Disabilities (OPD) announced on Wednesday, Feb. 5 the launch of a pilot program that supports MCTS riders who are blind or low vision with increased access to public transportation.A news release says through Aira, an app available on any iOS or Android smartphone, users can receive free, one-on-one assistance riding the bus and navigating the more than 5,000 bus stops in Milwaukee County.The Aira app is an interactive tool that enables riders with visual disabilities to connect with professionals trained to help read signage, identify obstacles, identify bus stops and offer verbal step-by-step travel directions.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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: