Pilot injured in plane crash near County Road S in Sheboygan Co.

Pilot injured in plane crash near County Road S in Sheboygan Co.

SHEBOYGAN COUNTY -- Sheboygan County officials tell FOX6 News a pilot was injured after making an emergency landing in a small plane near Ida Lane and County Road S in the Town of Scott.

SHEBOYGAN COUNTY -- Sheboygan County officials tell FOX6 News a pilot was injured after making an emergency landing in a small plane near Ida Lane and County Road S in the Town of Scott.

'Inappropriate and unacceptable:' MCTS driver fired after physical altercation with passenger

'Inappropriate and unacceptable:' MCTS driver fired after physical altercation with passenger

MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- A Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus driver that was struck in the face by a passenger on Monday, Jan. 14 has been fired after an internal investigation, according to MCTS.MCTS released the following statement:

MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- A Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus driver that was struck in the face by a passenger on Monday, Jan. 14 has been fired after an internal investigation, according to MCTS.MCTS released the following statement:

Construction update: All look at the upcoming construction that could impact your commute

Construction update: All look at the upcoming construction that could impact your commute

MILWAUKEE -- Mike Burns with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about upcoming road construction.I-94 NORTH-SOUTH1/21 Monday overnight:NEW TRAFFIC PATTERN - PROCEED WITH CAUTION• Full I-94 EAST (SB) closure from Ryan Road to County G.• All traffic on I-94 North-South, between Ryan Road and County G, will be crossed over to the current northbound side of I-94 through mid-summer 2019.Three lanes will be maintained.• I-94 EAST (SB) off and on-ramps to 7 Mile Road will also close through mid-summer 2019.7 MILE RAMP CLOSURE DETOUR:• Ryan Road, Seven Mile Road, County G, West Frontage Road, 27th Street, East Frontage Road and WIS 38.Travelers can expect another I-94 EAST (SB) traffic switch from College Avenue to Ryan Road late February/early March.I-41/43/I-894 MILWAUKEE COUNTY HIGHWAY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE PROJECT• For some general lighting maintenance in the metro area, travelers can expect to see some ramp and lane closures at night along I-894RYAN ROAD INTERCHANGE at I-94• Tuesday, Ryan Road (EB/WB) at I-94 opened to 3 lanes (picture included)• The Ryan Road Park n Ride lot is open with limited capacity.

MILWAUKEE -- Mike Burns with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about upcoming road construction.I-94 NORTH-SOUTH1/21 Monday overnight:NEW TRAFFIC PATTERN - PROCEED WITH CAUTION• Full I-94 EAST (SB) closure from Ryan Road to County G.• All traffic on I-94 North-South, between Ryan Road and County G, will be crossed over to the current northbound side of I-94 through mid-summer 2019.Three lanes will be maintained.• I-94 EAST (SB) off and on-ramps to 7 Mile Road will also close through mid-summer 2019.7 MILE RAMP CLOSURE DETOUR:• Ryan Road, Seven Mile Road, County G, West Frontage Road, 27th Street, East Frontage Road and WIS 38.Travelers can expect another I-94 EAST (SB) traffic switch from College Avenue to Ryan Road late February/early March.I-41/43/I-894 MILWAUKEE COUNTY HIGHWAY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE PROJECT• For some general lighting maintenance in the metro area, travelers can expect to see some ramp and lane closures at night along I-894RYAN ROAD INTERCHANGE at I-94• Tuesday, Ryan Road (EB/WB) at I-94 opened to 3 lanes (picture included)• The Ryan Road Park n Ride lot is open with limited capacity.

Officials: Cargo plane made emergency landing at General Mitchell Airport

Officials: Cargo plane made emergency landing at General Mitchell Airport

MILWAUKEE -- A private plane made an emergency landing at General Mitchell International Airport on Tuesday, Jan. 15.According to airport officials, the small cargo plane had a gear issue and had to make an emergency landing near the 128th Air Refueling Wing.

MILWAUKEE -- A private plane made an emergency landing at General Mitchell International Airport on Tuesday, Jan. 15.According to airport officials, the small cargo plane had a gear issue and had to make an emergency landing near the 128th Air Refueling Wing.

FAA bringing back safety inspectors sidelined by shutdown

FAA bringing back safety inspectors sidelined by shutdown

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Aviation Administration says it has brought about 500 furloughed safety inspectors back to work and expects more to return next week, potentially easing strains on the aviation system amid a partial federal government shutdown.Most of the FAA's 3,000 safety inspectors have been sidelined during the 22-day shutdown .

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Aviation Administration says it has brought about 500 furloughed safety inspectors back to work and expects more to return next week, potentially easing strains on the aviation system amid a partial federal government shutdown.Most of the FAA's 3,000 safety inspectors have been sidelined during the 22-day shutdown .

Attention drivers: This upcoming construction could impact your commute

Attention drivers: This upcoming construction 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-894 OVERHEAD ELECTRONIC MESSAGE BOARD INSTALLATIONFriday, 1/11• Overnight lane/ramp closures I-894 between Beloit Road and OklahomaSaturday, 1/12• Daytime right lane closure on I-894 NB (Beloit Rd to National Avenue) I-894 NB reduced to 3 lanes.• 894 NB National Avenue exit closed all day.• 894 NB Oklahoma Avenue entrance closed all day.• Overnight full closure I-894 NB Beloit Road to National Avenue 11 P.M. - 6 A.M.• Overnight full closure Hale Interchange I-43 NB to I-894 NB system ramp 11 P.M. - 6 A.M.RYAN ROAD INTERCHANGE at I-94• Ryan Road (EB/WB) at I-94 to be re-opened to 3 lanes each direction by early next week.• The Ryan Road Park n Ride lot is open for use.I-94 NORTH-SOUTH• NB I-41/94 traffic between 7 Mile Road and Ryan Road to be switched to the outside lanes Tuesday A.M. Use caution with new traffic alignment.

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-894 OVERHEAD ELECTRONIC MESSAGE BOARD INSTALLATIONFriday, 1/11• Overnight lane/ramp closures I-894 between Beloit Road and OklahomaSaturday, 1/12• Daytime right lane closure on I-894 NB (Beloit Rd to National Avenue) I-894 NB reduced to 3 lanes.• 894 NB National Avenue exit closed all day.• 894 NB Oklahoma Avenue entrance closed all day.• Overnight full closure I-894 NB Beloit Road to National Avenue 11 P.M. - 6 A.M.• Overnight full closure Hale Interchange I-43 NB to I-894 NB system ramp 11 P.M. - 6 A.M.RYAN ROAD INTERCHANGE at I-94• Ryan Road (EB/WB) at I-94 to be re-opened to 3 lanes each direction by early next week.• The Ryan Road Park n Ride lot is open for use.I-94 NORTH-SOUTH• NB I-41/94 traffic between 7 Mile Road and Ryan Road to be switched to the outside lanes Tuesday A.M. Use caution with new traffic alignment.

'Humanity at its best:' MCTS bus driver helps baby found wandering alone on freeway overpass

'Humanity at its best:' MCTS bus driver helps baby found wandering alone on freeway overpass

MILWAUKEE -- A bus driver for the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) was hailed for rescuing a baby girl found wandering the streets alone on the city's south side -- and the entire episode was captured on camera.MCTS officials said just before 8 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 22 a bus driver, Irena Ivic, spotted something shocking in front of her bus -- a toddler wandering alone on a freeway overpass near 4th and Mitchell in Milwaukee.

MILWAUKEE -- A bus driver for the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) was hailed for rescuing a baby girl found wandering the streets alone on the city's south side -- and the entire episode was captured on camera.MCTS officials said just before 8 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 22 a bus driver, Irena Ivic, spotted something shocking in front of her bus -- a toddler wandering alone on a freeway overpass near 4th and Mitchell in Milwaukee.

Overheated e-cigarette battery causes small fire on flight

Overheated e-cigarette battery causes small fire on flight

CHICAGO — American Airlines says a passenger's electronic cigarette caused a small fire on a flight from Las Vegas to Chicago's O'Hare International Airport.American Airlines spokeswoman Leslie Scott says the e-cigarette's battery overheated shortly after Flight 168 landed Friday night.

CHICAGO — American Airlines says a passenger's electronic cigarette caused a small fire on a flight from Las Vegas to Chicago's O'Hare International Airport.American Airlines spokeswoman Leslie Scott says the e-cigarette's battery overheated shortly after Flight 168 landed Friday night.

Attention drivers: A look at the upcoming construction that could impact your commute

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.I-94 North-South Project:Just in time for holiday travel, openings during this week include:

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 Project:Just in time for holiday travel, openings during this week include:

1 killed in crash involving SUV, semi in Johnson Creek

1 killed in crash involving SUV, semi in Johnson Creek

JEFFERSON COUNTY -- One person was pronounced dead at the scene of a crash that shut down WIS 26, northbound and southbound near Linmar Lane in Johnson Creek in Jefferson County on Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 1.Officials with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office said a preliminary investigation revealed an SUV headed west on Linmar was attempting to turn south onto WIS 26 when it collided with a semi headed south on WIS 26.

JEFFERSON COUNTY -- One person was pronounced dead at the scene of a crash that shut down WIS 26, northbound and southbound near Linmar Lane in Johnson Creek in Jefferson County on Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 1.Officials with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office said a preliminary investigation revealed an SUV headed west on Linmar was attempting to turn south onto WIS 26 when it collided with a semi headed south on WIS 26.

Flying by air this holiday season? Tips you can use to your advantage

Flying by air this holiday season? Tips you can use to your advantage

MILWAUKEE -- Holiday travelers are making their way to Mitchell International Airport -- on their way to family and friends in places around the nation and world.

MILWAUKEE -- Holiday travelers are making their way to Mitchell International Airport -- on their way to family and friends in places around the nation and world.

Holidays 'an emotional time' at Mitchell Airport, as families say 'hello' and 'goodbye' ✈️🎄

Holidays 'an emotional time' at Mitchell Airport, as families say 'hello' and 'goodbye' ✈️🎄

MILWAUKEE -- Travel plays a huge role in many of our Christmas traditions, and on Sunday, Dec. 23, General Mitchell International Airport was a busy place -- as some were welcomed home for the holidays, while others departed to visit loved ones.

MILWAUKEE -- Travel plays a huge role in many of our Christmas traditions, and on Sunday, Dec. 23, General Mitchell International Airport was a busy place -- as some were welcomed home for the holidays, while others departed to visit loved ones.

Plane suffers engine failure, makes emergency landing on Alabama highway

Plane suffers engine failure, makes emergency landing on Alabama highway

TALLADEGA, Ala. — A small airplane made an emergency landing on an Alabama highway in front of shocked drivers.According to WXIA-TV , Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Rick Breitenfeldt says the flight originated from Talladega Municipal Airport and made the emergency landing nearby on Interstate 20 on Saturday afternoon.The FAA says the single-engine plane was carrying two people.

TALLADEGA, Ala. — A small airplane made an emergency landing on an Alabama highway in front of shocked drivers.According to WXIA-TV , Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Rick Breitenfeldt says the flight originated from Talladega Municipal Airport and made the emergency landing nearby on Interstate 20 on Saturday afternoon.The FAA says the single-engine plane was carrying two people.