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 -- 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
Former Tomah, Kettle Moraine HS principal charged with child enticement, child porn
BROWN COUNTY -- A former Kettle Moraine High School principal appeared in federal court on Friday, Jan. 3 to face child sex and pornography charges.
BROWN COUNTY -- A former Kettle Moraine High School principal appeared in federal court on Friday, Jan. 3 to face child sex and pornography charges.
Celebrate the New Year responsibly with free rides from Miller Lite, MCTS
MILWAUKEE -- Celebrate the New Year responsibly.
MILWAUKEE -- Celebrate the New Year responsibly.
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.
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.
While most were off work on Christmas, FOX6 visited businesses where it was 'all hands on deck'
MEQUON -- Most workplaces were closed on Wednesday, Dec. 25 for Christmas, but for some, work didn't stop on the holiday.Christmas Day is one of the busiest days at Marcus Theatres' North Shore Cinema in Mequon.
MEQUON -- Most workplaces were closed on Wednesday, Dec. 25 for Christmas, but for some, work didn't stop on the holiday.Christmas Day is one of the busiest days at Marcus Theatres' North Shore Cinema in Mequon.
'So far, so good!' Record number of travelers expected to hit the road, skies this Christmas
MILWAUKEE -- AAA anticipated record-breaking travel during Christmas 2019, and while some people may have been angry about the "Green Christmas" Mother Nature delivered in southeast Wisconsin, at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, no snow meant very few delays on Tuesday, Dec. 24.
MILWAUKEE -- AAA anticipated record-breaking travel during Christmas 2019, and while some people may have been angry about the "Green Christmas" Mother Nature delivered in southeast Wisconsin, at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, no snow meant very few delays on Tuesday, Dec. 24.
'You need to go home:' MCTS driver helps reunite lost dogs with family just in time for Christmas
MILWAUKEE -- Two lost dogs were back with their family for Christmas, thanks to Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus driver Jamie Grabowski.MCTS officials said Monday, Dec. 23 Grabowski spotted the dogs running alone near Howell Avenue and Oklahoma Avenue around midnight on Dec. 18.
MILWAUKEE -- Two lost dogs were back with their family for Christmas, thanks to Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus driver Jamie Grabowski.MCTS officials said Monday, Dec. 23 Grabowski spotted the dogs running alone near Howell Avenue and Oklahoma Avenue around midnight on Dec. 18.
Attention drivers: A look at the upcoming construction that could impact your commute
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Luck with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp with a look at the upcoming construction that could impact your commute.I-94 North-South (North Segment: College Avenue to County G)FRIDAY DECEMBER 20, 2019I-94 EAST (SB) Closure:
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Luck with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp with a look at the upcoming construction that could impact your commute.I-94 North-South (North Segment: College Avenue to County G)FRIDAY DECEMBER 20, 2019I-94 EAST (SB) Closure:
Alaska Airlines adds 2nd daily nonstop flight from Milwaukee to Seattle
MILWAUKEE -- Alaska Airlines announced on Thursday, Dec. 19 that it will add a second daily nonstop flight from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) starting in May.
MILWAUKEE -- Alaska Airlines announced on Thursday, Dec. 19 that it will add a second daily nonstop flight from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) starting in May.
Meeting set: Officials to discuss ways to reduce runoff from I-794 that enters streams, rivers
MILWAUKEE -- The City of Milwaukee, the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD), and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) are hosting a public meeting to discuss ways to reduce runoff from I-794 that enters local streams and rivers.
MILWAUKEE -- The City of Milwaukee, the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD), and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) are hosting a public meeting to discuss ways to reduce runoff from I-794 that enters local streams and rivers.
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.
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.
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.
41-year-old Oak Creek man ejected from car, killed in crash near Eau Claire
EAU CLAIRE -- A 41-year-old Oak Creek man was killed in a rollover crash late Friday night near Eau Claire, authorities say.At 9:04 p.m. Dec. 13, authorities responded to a report of the crash on eastbound I-94 near MM 64.
EAU CLAIRE -- A 41-year-old Oak Creek man was killed in a rollover crash late Friday night near Eau Claire, authorities say.At 9:04 p.m. Dec. 13, authorities responded to a report of the crash on eastbound I-94 near MM 64.