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.
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Luck with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the upcoming construction that could impact your commute.
1 dead in chain-reaction crash on Highway 26 in Jefferson County
JEFFERSON COUNTY -- One person is dead following a chain-reaction crash that happened just south of Watertown on Wednesday, Feb. 20.According to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, deputies were called to a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 26 near Ebenezer Road around 11:30 a.m. Officials say a vehicle collided into the rear of a semi tanker.PHOTO GALLERYWhile responding to the scene a third vehicle crashed, causing one of the wrecked vehicles to burst into flames.
JEFFERSON COUNTY -- One person is dead following a chain-reaction crash that happened just south of Watertown on Wednesday, Feb. 20.According to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, deputies were called to a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 26 near Ebenezer Road around 11:30 a.m. Officials say a vehicle collided into the rear of a semi tanker.PHOTO GALLERYWhile responding to the scene a third vehicle crashed, causing one of the wrecked vehicles to burst into flames.
FAA probes Southwest calculations of baggage weight on jets
WASHINGTON -- Federal officials have told Southwest Airlines to fix the way it calculates the weight of luggage loaded on flights after finding frequent mistakes during a yearlong investigation.Southwest said Tuesday that it has made improvements in its methods for calculating the weight and balance of loads, and that it isn't facing enforcement action.The airline said that it voluntarily reported the issue to the Federal Aviation Administration last year.The FAA investigation was first reported by The Wall Street Journal.The newspaper said internal FAA documents showed that the airline made frequent mistakes in calculations and luggage-loading practices that could cause errors when pilots compute their plane's takeoff weight.Southwest crews count bags they load and use an average weight to calculate the load.
WASHINGTON -- Federal officials have told Southwest Airlines to fix the way it calculates the weight of luggage loaded on flights after finding frequent mistakes during a yearlong investigation.Southwest said Tuesday that it has made improvements in its methods for calculating the weight and balance of loads, and that it isn't facing enforcement action.The airline said that it voluntarily reported the issue to the Federal Aviation Administration last year.The FAA investigation was first reported by The Wall Street Journal.The newspaper said internal FAA documents showed that the airline made frequent mistakes in calculations and luggage-loading practices that could cause errors when pilots compute their plane's takeoff weight.Southwest crews count bags they load and use an average weight to calculate the load.
Watch: Driver slams into rear of snowplow in 'dangerous,' whiteout conditions in Juneau County
JUNEAU COUNTY -- Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation shared witness video of a crash involving a vehicle and a snowplow that happened during a storm on Sunday, Feb. 17 in Juneau County.DOT officials noted "whiteout conditions are dangerous," and reminded drivers to please slow down and also give snowplow drivers plenty of room to work.In the Juneau County incident, a driver slammed into the rear of a snowplow.The driver of the vehicle had to be taken to the hospital from the scene.DOT officials said that driver would be cited for going too fast for conditions.
JUNEAU COUNTY -- Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation shared witness video of a crash involving a vehicle and a snowplow that happened during a storm on Sunday, Feb. 17 in Juneau County.DOT officials noted "whiteout conditions are dangerous," and reminded drivers to please slow down and also give snowplow drivers plenty of room to work.In the Juneau County incident, a driver slammed into the rear of a snowplow.The driver of the vehicle had to be taken to the hospital from the scene.DOT officials said that driver would be cited for going too fast for conditions.
Kelly Clarkson invites MCTS driver onstage during Green Bay concert
GREEN BAY -- Singer Kelly Clarkson invited Milwaukee County Transit System driver Natalie Barnes to be a special guest at her concert in Green Bay on Friday night, Feb. 15.Along with getting the VIP treatment and a meet and greet opportunity with the first American Idol winner, Barnes appeared onstage with Clarkson during a special portion of the show called "A Minute and a Glass of Wine." How cool!Clarkson played a clip of Barnes' video for the crowd, and gave an overview of the story.
GREEN BAY -- Singer Kelly Clarkson invited Milwaukee County Transit System driver Natalie Barnes to be a special guest at her concert in Green Bay on Friday night, Feb. 15.Along with getting the VIP treatment and a meet and greet opportunity with the first American Idol winner, Barnes appeared onstage with Clarkson during a special portion of the show called "A Minute and a Glass of Wine." How cool!Clarkson played a clip of Barnes' video for the crowd, and gave an overview of the story.
Attention drivers: Details on overnight full freeway closure, bridge demolition over 7 Mile Road
MILWAUKEE -- Winter weather is not stopping road work.
MILWAUKEE -- Winter weather is not stopping road work.
Watch: MCTS driver, passengers rush off bus to help car stuck on railroad tracks
WAUWATOSA -- A Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus driver and passengers are being praised for rescuing a driver stuck on a set of railroad tracks during a snowstorm.It happened in Wauwatosa on Tuesday, Feb. 12.
WAUWATOSA -- A Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus driver and passengers are being praised for rescuing a driver stuck on a set of railroad tracks during a snowstorm.It happened in Wauwatosa on Tuesday, Feb. 12.
Snowstorm brings 'terrible conditions' for drivers -- forcing travel delays, cancellations
MILWAUKEE -- Heavy, wet and constant.
MILWAUKEE -- Heavy, wet and constant.
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's going to impact your commute.I-94 NORTH-SOUTH MONDAY-WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 11-12 (48 HOUR CLOSURE)
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Luck with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the upcoming construction that's going to impact your commute.I-94 NORTH-SOUTH MONDAY-WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 11-12 (48 HOUR CLOSURE)
Mitchell International Airport drops 'General' from name, adds Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Mitchell International Airport has dropped "General" from its name -- and replaced it with Milwaukee.An airport spokesperson says they are adding "Milwaukee" to identify our geographical location -- and better market the airport to travelers."Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, rather than General Mitchell International Airport.
MILWAUKEE -- Mitchell International Airport has dropped "General" from its name -- and replaced it with Milwaukee.An airport spokesperson says they are adding "Milwaukee" to identify our geographical location -- and better market the airport to travelers."Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, rather than General Mitchell International Airport.
Plane crashes in California neighborhood, 2 killed, 2 hurt
YORBA LINDA, Calif. — Two people were killed and two others injured when a small plane crashed into a home on Sunday outside of Los Angeles, authorities said.
YORBA LINDA, Calif. — Two people were killed and two others injured when a small plane crashed into a home on Sunday outside of Los Angeles, authorities said.
Pothole shuts down runway at Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE -- A spokeswoman with General Mitchell International Airport said Sunday evening, Feb. 3 a pothole led airport officials to close a runway.The pothole was caused by the subzero temperatures we saw last week, and the subsequent rapid warming.The airport spokeswoman said the pothole was being filled and cured by crews.The second runway was being used for the time being.
MILWAUKEE -- A spokeswoman with General Mitchell International Airport said Sunday evening, Feb. 3 a pothole led airport officials to close a runway.The pothole was caused by the subzero temperatures we saw last week, and the subsequent rapid warming.The airport spokeswoman said the pothole was being filled and cured by crews.The second runway was being used for the time being.
Bitter cold leads to thousands of flight cancellations and delays in Milwaukee, Chicago
MILWAUKEE -- More than 4,000 flights were canceled at Chicago's two international airports amid a deep freeze that brought record cold temperatures to the Midwest, and there were dozens of cancellations at General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee as well.FOX6's cameras captured some travelers who ended up spending the night at the airport.
MILWAUKEE -- More than 4,000 flights were canceled at Chicago's two international airports amid a deep freeze that brought record cold temperatures to the Midwest, and there were dozens of cancellations at General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee as well.FOX6's cameras captured some travelers who ended up spending the night at the airport.
Southwest Air: Service to Mitchell Intl. Airport, others may be disrupted due to bitter cold
MILWAUKEE -- Bitter cold temperatures have prompted Southwest Airlines to indicate service may be shut down at multiple airports possibly through Friday, Feb. 1.
MILWAUKEE -- Bitter cold temperatures have prompted Southwest Airlines to indicate service may be shut down at multiple airports possibly through Friday, Feb. 1.
Major airlines at Mitchell Airport offer travel waivers during winter storm Jan. 27-28
MILWAUKEE -- Some of the major airlines at General Mitchell International Airport were set to issue travel waivers, with a major winter storm set to impact southeast Wisconsin beginning Sunday night, Jan. 27.
MILWAUKEE -- Some of the major airlines at General Mitchell International Airport were set to issue travel waivers, with a major winter storm set to impact southeast Wisconsin beginning Sunday night, Jan. 27.
FAA: Increase in 'sick leave' causing flight delays
NEW YORK -- The Federal Aviation Administration is reporting delays in air travel because of a "slight increase in sick leave" at two East Coast air traffic control facilities.FAA spokesman Gregory Martin said Friday that it had augmented staffing, rerouted traffic and increased spacing between planes as needed.The staffing problems were at air traffic centers in Jacksonville, Florida and a Washington D.C. center that controls high-altitude air traffic over seven states.Martin says safety is being maintained during a period of "minimal impacts" on travel.LaGuardia Airport in New York and Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey were both experiencing delays in takeoffs.
NEW YORK -- The Federal Aviation Administration is reporting delays in air travel because of a "slight increase in sick leave" at two East Coast air traffic control facilities.FAA spokesman Gregory Martin said Friday that it had augmented staffing, rerouted traffic and increased spacing between planes as needed.The staffing problems were at air traffic centers in Jacksonville, Florida and a Washington D.C. center that controls high-altitude air traffic over seven states.Martin says safety is being maintained during a period of "minimal impacts" on travel.LaGuardia Airport in New York and Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey were both experiencing delays in takeoffs.
'Snow and ice:' DOT urges drivers to use caution on all roadways during snowstorm
MILWAUKEE -- As snow continues to fall across most of Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation urges motorists to take extra precautions if travel is necessary.WisDOT’s 511wi.gov winter road condition map is showing most roads are snow covered and slippery ice-covered highways in northern Wisconsin.
MILWAUKEE -- As snow continues to fall across most of Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation urges motorists to take extra precautions if travel is necessary.WisDOT’s 511wi.gov winter road condition map is showing most roads are snow covered and slippery ice-covered highways in northern Wisconsin.