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 .
Flight from Wisconsin: Case of Spotted Cow is precious cargo at Milwaukee's Mitchell Airport
MILWAUKEE -- You know you're from Wisconsin when...
MILWAUKEE -- You know you're from Wisconsin when...
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
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.
'Everything was smooth:' Partial government shutdown not impacting travelers at Mitchell Airport
MILWAUKEE -- Tuesday, Jan. 8 marked the 18th day of the partial government shutdown -- with government agencies feeling it.
MILWAUKEE -- Tuesday, Jan. 8 marked the 18th day of the partial government shutdown -- with government agencies feeling it.
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
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
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
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.