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.

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

Traffic Update: 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:• 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)

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)

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

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

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:

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:

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

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

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.

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.

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 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:

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'

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Car fire closes all lanes on I-43 NB near Good Hope

Car fire closes all lanes on I-43 NB near Good Hope

MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- A car fire closed all lanes of I-43 northbound near Good Hope Road on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 25.

MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- A car fire closed all lanes of I-43 northbound near Good Hope Road on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 25.