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.
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
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
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
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
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 .