Semi believed to be carrying Styrofoam insulation stuck under I-94 overpass
MILWAUKEE -- A truck driver got stuck under the I-94 westbound overpass Thursday afternoon, Sept. 12.A FOX6 News crew on scene said the truck was headed southbound on General Mitchell Boulevard.The truck appeared to be carrying Styrofoam insulation.Our crew on scene saw a Wisconsin Department of Transportation vehicle on scene -- possibly so officials could examine the overpass bridge to determine whether there was any damage.According to our crew, the truck driver tried backing out from under the overpass, but the truck wouldn't budge.Officials were working to free the truck.
MILWAUKEE -- A truck driver got stuck under the I-94 westbound overpass Thursday afternoon, Sept. 12.A FOX6 News crew on scene said the truck was headed southbound on General Mitchell Boulevard.The truck appeared to be carrying Styrofoam insulation.Our crew on scene saw a Wisconsin Department of Transportation vehicle on scene -- possibly so officials could examine the overpass bridge to determine whether there was any damage.According to our crew, the truck driver tried backing out from under the overpass, but the truck wouldn't budge.Officials were working to free the truck.
Traffic switch and bridge demolition: 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.WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11-13, 2019I-94 WEST (NB) Freeway Closure:
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Luck with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the upcoming construction that could impact your commute.WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11-13, 2019I-94 WEST (NB) Freeway Closure:
No injuries after cement mixer rolled in ditch along NB I-41/US 45 in Germantown
GERMANTOWN -- There were no injuries when the driver of a cement mixer lost control on I-41/45 northbound near the Lannon Road exit in Germantown Wednesday, Sept. 4.It happened around 2:15 p.m.Germantown police said the cement mixer was not loaded at the time.
GERMANTOWN -- There were no injuries when the driver of a cement mixer lost control on I-41/45 northbound near the Lannon Road exit in Germantown Wednesday, Sept. 4.It happened around 2:15 p.m.Germantown police said the cement mixer was not loaded at the time.
FOX6's cameras captured semi in ditch on I-41 SB in Washington County
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- FOX6's cameras captured a semi in a ditch in Washington County Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 3.It happened around 2:30 p.m. on I-41 southbound at County Road D.Traffic was quickly able to move through the area without issue.It's unclear what led to this, or whether there were any injuries.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- FOX6's cameras captured a semi in a ditch in Washington County Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 3.It happened around 2:30 p.m. on I-41 southbound at County Road D.Traffic was quickly able to move through the area without issue.It's unclear what led to this, or whether there were any injuries.
Waukesha flight attendant charged with public intoxication agrees to undergo alcohol abuse counseling
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — A flight attendant charged with public intoxication after passengers on a Chicago-to-South Bend flight noticed her inebriation has agreed to undergo alcohol abuse counseling.Forty-nine-year-old Julianne March of Waukesha, Wisconsin, reached a pretrial diversion agreement that includes alcohol abuse evaluation and counseling during her Thursday initial hearing.WNDU-TV reports that if March meets all of its terms the public intoxication charge will be dropped after one year.March was part of an Air Wisconsin crew working a United Express flight.
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — A flight attendant charged with public intoxication after passengers on a Chicago-to-South Bend flight noticed her inebriation has agreed to undergo alcohol abuse counseling.Forty-nine-year-old Julianne March of Waukesha, Wisconsin, reached a pretrial diversion agreement that includes alcohol abuse evaluation and counseling during her Thursday initial hearing.WNDU-TV reports that if March meets all of its terms the public intoxication charge will be dropped after one year.March was part of an Air Wisconsin crew working a United Express flight.
WisDOT releases new highway camera video of semi wreck in Mitchell Interchange
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation released on Wednesday, Aug. 28 new highway camera video of the semi wreck that unfolded in the Mitchell Interchange on Monday.The video includes two new angles -- one from the side (above) and a second from a wider shot (just below).
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation released on Wednesday, Aug. 28 new highway camera video of the semi wreck that unfolded in the Mitchell Interchange on Monday.The video includes two new angles -- one from the side (above) and a second from a wider shot (just below).
'We're all very excited:' Midwest Express initially flying to Grand Rapids, Omaha and Cincinnati
MILWAUKEE — Midwest Express announced on Wednesday, Aug. 28 the initial flight destinations and final steps for flights to commence from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport.
MILWAUKEE — Midwest Express announced on Wednesday, Aug. 28 the initial flight destinations and final steps for flights to commence from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport.
'This is extreme:' Ray's Towing manager, semi passenger speak after wreck in Mitchell Interchange
MILWAUKEE -- Shocking dash camera video showed the moment a semi barreled into a tow truck near the Mitchell Interchange on Monday, Aug. 26.
MILWAUKEE -- Shocking dash camera video showed the moment a semi barreled into a tow truck near the Mitchell Interchange on Monday, Aug. 26.
Midwest Express ready to announce initial flight destinations on Wednesday, Aug. 28
MILWAUKEE -- Midwest Express will announce on Wednesday, Aug. 28 the initial flight destinations and final steps for flights to commence from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport.
MILWAUKEE -- Midwest Express will announce on Wednesday, Aug. 28 the initial flight destinations and final steps for flights to commence from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport.
Caught on camera: Semi driver cited after crashing into tow truck near Mitchell Interchange
MILWAUKEE -- A semi driver received two citations after a crash involving a tow truck near the Mitchell Interchange Monday, Aug. 26.It happened shortly after 11 a.m.Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said the tow truck driver was on the scene of a separate crash when the semi, headed southbound through the Mitchell Interchange, struck the tow truck.The semi's cab separated from its base after the impact, and the trailer flipped on its side, blocking all three lanes of traffic.The tow truck slammed into the wall, and the driver was trapped in the cab.
MILWAUKEE -- A semi driver received two citations after a crash involving a tow truck near the Mitchell Interchange Monday, Aug. 26.It happened shortly after 11 a.m.Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said the tow truck driver was on the scene of a separate crash when the semi, headed southbound through the Mitchell Interchange, struck the tow truck.The semi's cab separated from its base after the impact, and the trailer flipped on its side, blocking all three lanes of traffic.The tow truck slammed into the wall, and the driver was trapped in the cab.
Crashes create major backups in Hale Interchange, and I-94 in Oak Creek
Two crashes caused major backups in southeast Wisconsin Friday afternoon, Aug. 23.The first crash, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), closed all northbound lanes on I-41/94 northbound at Drexel Avenue in Oak Creek.
Two crashes caused major backups in southeast Wisconsin Friday afternoon, Aug. 23.The first crash, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), closed all northbound lanes on I-41/94 northbound at Drexel Avenue in Oak Creek.
Construction projects: 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 he upcoming construction that could impact your commute.Project: I-94 North-SouthTHURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2019I-94 WEST (NB) Freeway Closure:
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Luck with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about he upcoming construction that could impact your commute.Project: I-94 North-SouthTHURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2019I-94 WEST (NB) Freeway Closure:
MCTS driver hailed for spotting, helping boy on bicycle, who was 'very young and alone'
GREENFIELD -- Another Milwaukee County Transit System driver is being hailed for helping a child in need.According to MCTS officials, on Wednesday morning, Aug. 21, Shamika Anderson saw a boy riding his bicycle in Greenfield -- alone.
GREENFIELD -- Another Milwaukee County Transit System driver is being hailed for helping a child in need.According to MCTS officials, on Wednesday morning, Aug. 21, Shamika Anderson saw a boy riding his bicycle in Greenfield -- alone.
MCTS drivers sound off on projected $28M budget gap, proposed cuts
MILWAUKEE -- A budget battle could lead to some Milwaukee County Transit System bus routes being cut in 2020, and MCTS drivers sounded off on Monday, Aug. 19.Members of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998 brought their concerns to Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele's listening session on the proposed 2020 budget.A projected $28 million gap in Milwaukee County’s 2020 budget resulted in the proposed cuts, which include 16 MCTS routes, including lines to specific events like Summerfest and Milwaukee Brewers games.Abele said Milwaukee County has been turning a profit for the state, but every year, less of that money is returned to Milwaukee County."What we send to the state has gone up by about $400 million over the last, say, 10 years, and what we get back has been flat, or in some cases, declining," said Abele."He's saying that they're $28 million in the hole," said James Macon, president of ATU Local 998. "We don't think that's true.
MILWAUKEE -- A budget battle could lead to some Milwaukee County Transit System bus routes being cut in 2020, and MCTS drivers sounded off on Monday, Aug. 19.Members of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998 brought their concerns to Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele's listening session on the proposed 2020 budget.A projected $28 million gap in Milwaukee County’s 2020 budget resulted in the proposed cuts, which include 16 MCTS routes, including lines to specific events like Summerfest and Milwaukee Brewers games.Abele said Milwaukee County has been turning a profit for the state, but every year, less of that money is returned to Milwaukee County."What we send to the state has gone up by about $400 million over the last, say, 10 years, and what we get back has been flat, or in some cases, declining," said Abele."He's saying that they're $28 million in the hole," said James Macon, president of ATU Local 998. "We don't think that's true.
Small plane crashes in soybean field in Fort Atkinson, pilot not hurt
FORT ATKINSON -- A small airplane crashed in a soybean field in Fort Atkinson Monday, Aug. 19, after the pilot experience engine failure.Officials with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office said just before noon, deputies responded to the crash just north of the Fort Atkinson Municipal Airport.The pilot, who was the sole occupant of the plane, was not hurt.
FORT ATKINSON -- A small airplane crashed in a soybean field in Fort Atkinson Monday, Aug. 19, after the pilot experience engine failure.Officials with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office said just before noon, deputies responded to the crash just north of the Fort Atkinson Municipal Airport.The pilot, who was the sole occupant of the plane, was not hurt.
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 to talk about the upcoming construction that could impact your commute.Project: I-94 North-South**Ryan Road and Rawson Avenue Ramps OPEN:
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Luck with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the upcoming construction that could impact your commute.Project: I-94 North-South**Ryan Road and Rawson Avenue Ramps OPEN: