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Airport, TSA workers ready for holiday travelers; 'We can handle anything that comes our way'

December 21, 2018 5:27pm CST

MILWAUKEE -- More people than ever are packing up and heading out to see their loved ones this holiday season.

Traffic Update: A look at the upcoming construction that could impact your commute

December 21, 2018 8:02am CST

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:• I-94 North from County G to 27th Street reopened to 3 lanes• 7-Mile Road under I-94 reopened• I-94 North from WIS 20 to County G (Central Segment) reopened to 3 lanesFriday, December 21 through Sunday, December 23Travelers should anticipate overnight full closures on I-94 South between County G and WiS 20 as crews prepare for The reopening to 3 lanes of I-94 South from County G to WIS 20 (Central Segment) is targeted for the morning of Monday, December 24 weather permitting.I-94 North entrance and exit ramps at WIS 11 and County KR are scheduled to reopen by Sunday, December 23.The Northbound entrance ramp and southbound exit ramp at County E will remain closed.Overnight lanes closures and freeway work will be suspended at noon on 12/24 and restart early morning Wednesday 12/26)

'Enjoy the convenience:' MKE SmartPark app allows you to reserve parking at Mitchell Airport

December 19, 2018 5:27pm CST

MILWAUKEE -- Need help finding a place to park at Milwaukee's Mitchell International Airport?

Unlimited free Wi-Fi available at Mitchell Airport: '1 of the most-requested passenger amenities'

December 17, 2018 2:36pm CST

MILWAUKEE -- Just in time to be used by holiday travelers, Milwaukee's Mitchell International Airport now offers unlimited free Wi-Fi.

Heavy law enforcement presence, lane closures after apparent crash near 41/45 split

December 16, 2018 6:14pm CST

I-94 North-South Project: The upcoming construction that could impact your commute

December 14, 2018 7:49am CST

MILWAUKEE -- Jason Roselle 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 Project:

'It's not uncommon:' Weather conditions may be to blame for small plane crash in Hartford

December 13, 2018 4:48pm CST

Small plane makes emergency landing in Hartford field; pilot suffers minor injuries

December 13, 2018 6:53am CST

HARTFORD -- A small airplane made an emergency landing Wednesday evening, Dec. 12.

MCTS bus driver's actions to help homeless man recognized by Time Magazine and 'Ellen' Show

December 12, 2018 3:00pm CST

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver is being recognized on a national level for going above and beyond for a homeless man.MCTS says Time Magazine and hit television show "Ellen" are showcasing driver Natalie Barnes for her kindness and remarkable compassion.Back in November, Natalie Barnes was driving on a cold night when Richard, a rider she met before, came up to her at her layover.

Children battling cancer take fantasy 'Flight to the North Pole' at Mitchell International Airport

December 8, 2018 10:11pm CST

Attention drivers: This upcoming construction could impact your commute

December 7, 2018 7:58am CST

MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Luck with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about everything that's going to impact your commute.Green Tree Road Bridge over I-43 and Jean Nicolet Road will reopen to traffic on Monday, December 10.I-94 North-South Project:

Lane reopens on I-94 North-South in Racine County: 'Freed up the traffic some'

December 6, 2018 5:48pm CST

RACINE COUNTY -- Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation on Thursday, Dec. 6 offered up some good news for drivers who take I-94 in Racine County.

2 accused in beating of MCTS bus driver, hit in the 'eye with the broom handle'

December 4, 2018 6:26pm CST

MCTS honoring Rosa Parks with open seat, red rose on every bus

November 30, 2018 3:31pm CST

MILWAUKEE -- If you're a Milwaukee bus rider, you might be noticing an extra open seat this weekend.In honor of civil rights activist Rosa Parks, the Milwaukee County Transit System is keeping a seat open and placing a red rose on every bus from Friday, Nov. 30 through Sunday, Dec. 2.

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

November 30, 2018 7:54am CST

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

Girl named 'Abcde' mocked by Southwest gate agent; airline apologizes

November 29, 2018 10:35am CST

SANTA ANA, Calif. - Southwest Airlines is apologizing after a gate agent apparently mocked a 5-year-old girl's name and posted a photo of her boarding pass on social media, according to KABC.The girl's mother claims the agent mocked the girl's name, Abcde Redford, and laughed at her while they were boarding the plane.The girl's name is pronounced "ab-city," according to KABC.Redford said someone saw the photo of Abcde's boarding pass on Facebook and brought it to her attention.Redford said contacted Southwest Airlines about the photo.

Dump truck rolls over, shuts down 2 lanes of EB I-94 at Moorland Road

November 27, 2018 5:07pm CST

BROOKFIELD -- A crash involving a dump truck that rolled over slowed traffic for several hours on I-94 eastbound near Moorland Road in Brookfield on Tuesday, Nov. 27.It happened around 12:30 p.m. in the eastbound lanes of I-94.It's not clear what caused the crash.Two lanes were closed as crews removed the truck and cleaned up the spilled load.The scene was cleared by 2:30 p.m.