Criticism of FAA mounts as other nations ground Boeing jets
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is facing mounting criticism for backing the airworthiness of Boeing's 737 Max jets as the number of countries that have grounded the aircraft grows in the wake of the Ethiopian Airlines crash over the weekend.The rest of the world typically takes it cues from the FAA, long considered the world's gold standard for aircraft safety.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is facing mounting criticism for backing the airworthiness of Boeing's 737 Max jets as the number of countries that have grounded the aircraft grows in the wake of the Ethiopian Airlines crash over the weekend.The rest of the world typically takes it cues from the FAA, long considered the world's gold standard for aircraft safety.
Officials: Report of fire onboard forces plane to make emergency landing at Newark airport
NEWARK, N.J. — Flights resumed after an aircraft made an emergency landing at Newark Liberty Airport Saturday morning, March 9 airport officials tweeted.Air Transat Flight 942, a Boeing 737, departed from Montreal, Canada and was headed to Fort Lauderdale, Florida when it reported a possible fire in the cargo hold and diverted the flight to Newark Liberty International Airport at about 8:30 a.m., the FAA said in a tweet.
NEWARK, N.J. — Flights resumed after an aircraft made an emergency landing at Newark Liberty Airport Saturday morning, March 9 airport officials tweeted.Air Transat Flight 942, a Boeing 737, departed from Montreal, Canada and was headed to Fort Lauderdale, Florida when it reported a possible fire in the cargo hold and diverted the flight to Newark Liberty International Airport at about 8:30 a.m., the FAA said in a tweet.
Work on Highway 100 in Hales Corners ramping up starting Monday, March 11
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will be ramping up work for 2019 season with Stage 3 work on the west side of Highway 100, the southbound lanes, beginning on Monday, March 11.Officials say traffic was switched over to the east side portion of Highway 100 in late 2018.
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will be ramping up work for 2019 season with Stage 3 work on the west side of Highway 100, the southbound lanes, beginning on Monday, March 11.Officials say traffic was switched over to the east side portion of Highway 100 in late 2018.
Snowmobiler dies after crash with semi in Outagamie County
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY -- A snowmobiler is dead following a crash involving a semi-tractor trailer in Outagamie County on Thursday, March 7.According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, it happened shortly after 9:30 a.m. in the Village of Shiocton.The WisDOT says the snowmobiler was on a trail near State Highway 54 near Old 54 Road.
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY -- A snowmobiler is dead following a crash involving a semi-tractor trailer in Outagamie County on Thursday, March 7.According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, it happened shortly after 9:30 a.m. in the Village of Shiocton.The WisDOT says the snowmobiler was on a trail near State Highway 54 near Old 54 Road.
Drivers take note: WisDOT to close single lane of NB I-94 from County G to Ryan Rd.
RACINE COUNTY -- In anticipation of extreme cold temperatures, coupled with potential heaving pavement conditions, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will close the outside right lane along northbound I-94 at County G.Beginning Saturday, March 2, northbound I-94 will see a single lane closure from County G to Ryan Road.
RACINE COUNTY -- In anticipation of extreme cold temperatures, coupled with potential heaving pavement conditions, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will close the outside right lane along northbound I-94 at County G.Beginning Saturday, March 2, northbound I-94 will see a single lane closure from County G to Ryan Road.
Construction ramping up on roads around Foxconn site in Racine County
MILWAUKEE -- Construction is ramping up on the roads around the Foxconn site in southern Racine County -- which is east of I-94 between County KR and WIS 20.
MILWAUKEE -- Construction is ramping up on the roads around the Foxconn site in southern Racine County -- which is east of I-94 between County KR and WIS 20.
'A walking miracle:' Woman who survived deadly I-41 pileup thanks rescuers
NEENAH -- A woman involved in the largest crash in Wisconsin history has a new appreciation for life, and she wants to thank those who helped rescue her.On Sunday, Feb. 24 a total of 131 vehicles were involved in a pileup on I-41 southbound near Neenah.
NEENAH -- A woman involved in the largest crash in Wisconsin history has a new appreciation for life, and she wants to thank those who helped rescue her.On Sunday, Feb. 24 a total of 131 vehicles were involved in a pileup on I-41 southbound near Neenah.
70-year-old man hit, killed by plow driver in Oconto
OCONTO -- A 70-year-old man was struck and killed by a snowplow driver in Oconto on Tuesday, Feb. 26 -- the Wisconsin State Patrol confirmed.
OCONTO -- A 70-year-old man was struck and killed by a snowplow driver in Oconto on Tuesday, Feb. 26 -- the Wisconsin State Patrol confirmed.
Pileup involving 131 vehicles closes I-41 SB south of Neenah; 1 killed, 71 hurt
NEENAH -- All southbound lanes on I-41 near Highway G in Neenah were closed Sunday, Feb. 24 due to a crash involving 131 vehicles.
NEENAH -- All southbound lanes on I-41 near Highway G in Neenah were closed Sunday, Feb. 24 due to a crash involving 131 vehicles.
All lanes of of NB I-94 from Hwy G to Ryan Rd. reopened after emergency road repairs
RACINE COUNTY -- All lanes of I-41/I-94 NB have been reopened as of Saturday morning, Feb. 23 after emergency road repairs that took place Friday, Feb. 22.
RACINE COUNTY -- All lanes of I-41/I-94 NB have been reopened as of Saturday morning, Feb. 23 after emergency road repairs that took place Friday, Feb. 22.
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.