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.

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:

‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over:’ Statewide crackdown on drunk driving continues through Labor Day

MILWAUKEE — There will be increased patrols across Wisconsin during the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign that begins Friday, Aug. 16 and continues through Labor Day, Sept. 2.The Wisconsin Department of Transportation utilizes federal funds to support the stepped-up law enforcement efforts and public education and outreach on the dangers of impaired driving.“As we approach the last major holiday of the summer season, we’re asking for the cooperation of all motorists to help us prevent needless tragedies along our roadways by being safe, alert, and responsible every time they travel,” said Craig Thompson, WisDOT secretary-designee, in a news release.According to WisDOT, in 2018 in Wisconsin, alcohol-related crashes resulted in 159 deaths and nearly 3,300 injuries.

United tells pilots no alcohol for 12 hours before flights

NEW YORK -- United Airlines is setting an earlier cut-off time when pilots must stop drinking alcohol before flights.The airline is telling pilots they must abstain from alcohol for 12 hours before flights, up from a previous ban lasting eight hours.The change in the so-called bottle-to-throttle rule comes after two United pilots were arrested in Scotland and charged with suspicion of being under the influence before a flight to the U.S.The old 8-hour limit complied with Federal Aviation Administration rules, which also prohibit pilots from flying with a blood-alcohol content at or above 0.04%.A United Airlines spokesman says the new policy was sent to pilots a week ago and took effect last Saturday.

Milwaukee Co. supervisor condemns MAM, MCTS over what he calls 'racist paid ad' on county bus

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County supervisor on Monday, Aug. 12 spoke out against a Milwaukee Art Museum sponsored advertisement on a Milwaukee County Transit System bus -- an ad that was designed by young people from Milwaukee and selected by the Milwaukee Art Museum's education department.County Supervisor Dan Sebring in a news release called for the removal of the bus wrap "which depicts Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arresting children, and lists tactics for evading detention by ICE agents." Supervisor Sebring also condemned the actions of the museum and MCTS for "approving the anti-law enforcement message."

Developing: Crash closed all lanes of I-41 northbound in Slinger in Washington County

SLINGER -- A crash closed all lanes of I-41 northbound near Cedar Creek Road in Slinger in Washington County Tuesday night, Aug. 6.The left lane of I-41 southbound was also closed.Deputies were dispatched to the scene around 9:50 p.m. Upon arrival, they observed two people lying on I-41 -- one in traffic and on in a ditch.

Construction update: Details about the projects that could impact your commute

MILWAUKEE -- Jason Roselle from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) stopped by the Fox6 WakeUp studios on Friday morning, August 2 to provide updates on construction that could potentially impact your commute.

Video: 2 MCTS bus drivers hailed for helping lost children in the same day

MILWAUKEE -- Two Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus drivers are being hailed for helping two lost children -- in the same day.MCTS Driver Cressida Neal was driving the RedLine at 4:40 a.m. on Friday, July 5 when she spotted a toddler alone near Capitol and Humboldt in Milwaukee.

Crash temporarily snarls traffic on northbound I-41/US 45 south of Freistadt Road

WASHINGTON COUNTY --The two left lanes were temporarily closed on I-41/US 45 NB south of Freistadt Road in Washington County Monday morning, July 20 due to a crash.It happened around 11:30 a.m., and the scene was cleared by about 12:15 p.m.No additional details have been released -- including the cause of the crash or whether any injuries were sustained.

New traffic pattern: 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 FRIDAY, JULY 26, 2019Closure:I-94 EAST (SB) will have an overnight full freeway closure from Ryan Road to County G from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. to remove pavement markings and restripe.

'No room for error:' FOX6 rides along with semi driver through tight I-94 construction zone

RACINE COUNTY -- In the wake of major crashes in the construction zone along I-94 in Racine County, FOX6 News on Tuesday, July 23 got a new perspective on the dangerous stretch of roadway, as we rode along with a truck driver who said he encounters things like speeding, crashes, and reckless behavior on a regular basis.The construction zone begins in the southern portion of Milwaukee County and continues through Kenosha County.

Sheriff: Grafton woman died after motorcycle crash that closed WIS 33 in Saukville

SAUKVILLE -- A crash involving a motorcycle closed all lanes of WIS 33 in both directions (eastbound and westbound) at County Highway I near Saukville Sunday evening, July 21.