Attention Drivers: This upcoming construction could impact your commute
MILWAUKEE -- Construction is picking up with changes coming to I-94 and the Zoo Interchange.
MILWAUKEE -- Construction is picking up with changes coming to I-94 and the Zoo Interchange.
Semi rolls over, closes I-41 NB for 6+ hours near Mayfair Road in Wauwatosa
WAUWATOSA -- A crash involving a semi closed all lanes of I-41 northbound and southbound near Mayfair Road near Wauwatosa on Tuesday, July 17.
WAUWATOSA -- A crash involving a semi closed all lanes of I-41 northbound and southbound near Mayfair Road near Wauwatosa on Tuesday, July 17.
Overnight full closures: 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.Friday, July 13Overnight Full Closure I-41 South at Watertown Plank Road for barrier wall work and pavement marking - 11PM - 6AMOvernight Full Closure I-94 East at the Zoo Interchange for storm sewer cleaning - 11PM - 6AMMonday, July 16 and Tuesday, July 17Nighty Overnight Full Closure lI-41/894 North at Greenfield Avenue for barrier wall and pavement marking - 10PM - 5AMNightly Overnight Full Closure I-41 South at Watertown Plank Road for barrier wall and pavement marking - 10PM - 5AMWednesday, July 18 and Thursday, July 19Nighty Overnight Full Closure I-94 West from 84th Street to Moorland Road for barrier wall and pavement marking - 10PM - 5AMNightly Overnight Full Closure I-41 South at Watertown Plank Road for barrier wall and pavement marking - 10PM - 5AM
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Luck with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the upcoming construction that could impact your commute.Friday, July 13Overnight Full Closure I-41 South at Watertown Plank Road for barrier wall work and pavement marking - 11PM - 6AMOvernight Full Closure I-94 East at the Zoo Interchange for storm sewer cleaning - 11PM - 6AMMonday, July 16 and Tuesday, July 17Nighty Overnight Full Closure lI-41/894 North at Greenfield Avenue for barrier wall and pavement marking - 10PM - 5AMNightly Overnight Full Closure I-41 South at Watertown Plank Road for barrier wall and pavement marking - 10PM - 5AMWednesday, July 18 and Thursday, July 19Nighty Overnight Full Closure I-94 West from 84th Street to Moorland Road for barrier wall and pavement marking - 10PM - 5AMNightly Overnight Full Closure I-41 South at Watertown Plank Road for barrier wall and pavement marking - 10PM - 5AM
MCTS officials look into developing bus route from Milwaukee to Foxconn
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Transit System are looking into developing a bus route from Milwaukee to the Foxconn facility in Racine County.Milwaukee County Board Chairman Theo Lipscomb submitted a proposal Wednesday, July 11 to direct several county agencies to begin discussions with Racine County, the state and Foxconn.A past analysis of the potential route found more than 1,300 workers could use it on a daily basis.Construction of the Foxconn facility began in June, and it is scheduled to open in 2020.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Transit System are looking into developing a bus route from Milwaukee to the Foxconn facility in Racine County.Milwaukee County Board Chairman Theo Lipscomb submitted a proposal Wednesday, July 11 to direct several county agencies to begin discussions with Racine County, the state and Foxconn.A past analysis of the potential route found more than 1,300 workers could use it on a daily basis.Construction of the Foxconn facility began in June, and it is scheduled to open in 2020.
4 donation boxes installed at Mitchell Airport, where you can donate spare change to help the homeless
MILWAUKEE -- Travelers using General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee can take the spare change out of their pockets and put it to work fighting homelessness, thanks to four new donation boxes, Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced Tuesday, July 10.According to a news release, the new boxes, located outside and past the security checkpoints at Concourses C and D, are in place to collect donations in support of Milwaukee County's "Housing First" endowment.
MILWAUKEE -- Travelers using General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee can take the spare change out of their pockets and put it to work fighting homelessness, thanks to four new donation boxes, Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced Tuesday, July 10.According to a news release, the new boxes, located outside and past the security checkpoints at Concourses C and D, are in place to collect donations in support of Milwaukee County's "Housing First" endowment.
Southwest Airlines dropping peanuts from its flights 🥜
Get your free peanuts while you can.Beginning Aug. 1, Southwest Airlines will stop serving the complimentary snack offered on flights since the airline's founding in the 1960s, according to a rather wistful Monday statement."Peanuts forever will be part of Southwest's history and DNA," the airline says, per the San Francisco Chronicle, adding the "difficult decision" was made "to ensure the best on-board experience for everyone, including customers with peanut-related allergies."Several other airlines have already removed peanuts from flights as a courtesy to those with allergies.
Get your free peanuts while you can.Beginning Aug. 1, Southwest Airlines will stop serving the complimentary snack offered on flights since the airline's founding in the 1960s, according to a rather wistful Monday statement."Peanuts forever will be part of Southwest's history and DNA," the airline says, per the San Francisco Chronicle, adding the "difficult decision" was made "to ensure the best on-board experience for everyone, including customers with peanut-related allergies."Several other airlines have already removed peanuts from flights as a courtesy to those with allergies.
'An all-around good kid:' 18-year-old killed, 7 hurt when minivan crossed median on I-41
SLINGER -- A fatal crash closed all southbound lanes of I-41 at County Highway K near Slinger in Washington County for almost three hours on Sunday, July 8.It happened around 7:45 p.m.According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, an 18-year-old man was driving a minivan northbound on I-41 when he crossed over the center median and into southbound traffic.
SLINGER -- A fatal crash closed all southbound lanes of I-41 at County Highway K near Slinger in Washington County for almost three hours on Sunday, July 8.It happened around 7:45 p.m.According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, an 18-year-old man was driving a minivan northbound on I-41 when he crossed over the center median and into southbound traffic.
Vehicle fire shuts down right lane of I-94 EB near Johnson Creek, creates traffic backups
JOHNSON CREEK -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation on Monday afternoon, July 9 reported traffic queues in excess of three miles, after the right lane of I-94 eastbound was shut down near Mile Marker 273 near Johnson Creek as a result of a vehicle fire.According to the DOT, it happened shortly before 11 a.m.As of about 2 p.m. -- it was still impacting traffic.Below are photos of the vehicle fire shared with FOX6 News by a viewer:PHOTO GALLERYState Patrol officials said the fire was extinguished, and the driver was able to get out of the tow truck pictured above without suffering any injuries.Crews were then working to clear debris from the side of the road.The scene was cleared by about 2:15 p.m.
JOHNSON CREEK -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation on Monday afternoon, July 9 reported traffic queues in excess of three miles, after the right lane of I-94 eastbound was shut down near Mile Marker 273 near Johnson Creek as a result of a vehicle fire.According to the DOT, it happened shortly before 11 a.m.As of about 2 p.m. -- it was still impacting traffic.Below are photos of the vehicle fire shared with FOX6 News by a viewer:PHOTO GALLERYState Patrol officials said the fire was extinguished, and the driver was able to get out of the tow truck pictured above without suffering any injuries.Crews were then working to clear debris from the side of the road.The scene was cleared by about 2:15 p.m.
'Did an excellent job:' Pilot may have saved lives in Chicago helicopter crash
CHICAGO — A pilot may have saved lives by crashing a medical helicopter in a grassy area on the South Side of Chicago rather than on major interstate highways or a train station nearby, officials said Sunday.The four people onboard Saturday evening were injured but no one was hurt on the ground.The Federal Aviation Administration said the crash occurred around 9:15 p.m. Saturday near the intersection of three expressways.The patient in the helicopter was taken to a hospital in critical condition, said Chicago Fire Deputy District Chief Walter Schroeder, while the three crew members onboard were transported in stable condition.The crash caused a snarl in Chicago traffic, with northbound I-57 and southbound I-94 lanes closed Sunday while the investigation continues.Schroeder said the pilot issued a "mayday" call before the crash, but the exact cause is not yet known.
CHICAGO — A pilot may have saved lives by crashing a medical helicopter in a grassy area on the South Side of Chicago rather than on major interstate highways or a train station nearby, officials said Sunday.The four people onboard Saturday evening were injured but no one was hurt on the ground.The Federal Aviation Administration said the crash occurred around 9:15 p.m. Saturday near the intersection of three expressways.The patient in the helicopter was taken to a hospital in critical condition, said Chicago Fire Deputy District Chief Walter Schroeder, while the three crew members onboard were transported in stable condition.The crash caused a snarl in Chicago traffic, with northbound I-57 and southbound I-94 lanes closed Sunday while the investigation continues.Schroeder said the pilot issued a "mayday" call before the crash, but the exact cause is not yet known.
Upcoming construction on I-94, Zoo Interchange that will impact your commute
MILWAUKEE -- Construction is really picking up -- with changes coming to I-94 and the Zoo Interchange.
MILWAUKEE -- Construction is really picking up -- with changes coming to I-94 and the Zoo Interchange.
B-25 displayed at Mitchell International Airport damaged by snow, will undergo repairs; 'It's time-consuming'
MILWAUKEE -- The display that greets you at Mitchell International Airport now sports a broken wing -- and it has nothing to do with vandalism.
MILWAUKEE -- The display that greets you at Mitchell International Airport now sports a broken wing -- and it has nothing to do with vandalism.
Zoo Interchange Project: 76th Street to close at I-94 for 2-week-long construction
MILWAUKEE -- Attention drivers!
MILWAUKEE -- Attention drivers!
State Patrol aerial enforcement keeps you safe on the road: 'You can really see aggressive driving'
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- On any given day, Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper Matt Knight covers a lot ground.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- On any given day, Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper Matt Knight covers a lot ground.
Southwest Airlines flight from Chicago makes emergency landing in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- A plane that took off from Chicago Midway International Airport made an emergency landing in Milwaukee on Friday night, June 29.According to a spokesperson for Mitchell International Airport, Southwest Airlines flight 2095 had some sort of mechanical issue.The plane, headed for Dallas, was diverted to Milwaukee where it landed safely after 8 p.m.A total of 130 passengers and a crew of five were uninjured.
MILWAUKEE -- A plane that took off from Chicago Midway International Airport made an emergency landing in Milwaukee on Friday night, June 29.According to a spokesperson for Mitchell International Airport, Southwest Airlines flight 2095 had some sort of mechanical issue.The plane, headed for Dallas, was diverted to Milwaukee where it landed safely after 8 p.m.A total of 130 passengers and a crew of five were uninjured.
MCTS helps festival-goers beat the heat at Summerfest with cooling center on bus
MILWAUKEE -- Anyone looking to beat the heat while at Summerfest can hop on board an air-conditioned Milwaukee County Transit System bus.MCTS announced on Friday, June 29 that they are providing one of its 40-foot-long buses to act as a cooling center for festival-goers who need a quick break from the party.
MILWAUKEE -- Anyone looking to beat the heat while at Summerfest can hop on board an air-conditioned Milwaukee County Transit System bus.MCTS announced on Friday, June 29 that they are providing one of its 40-foot-long buses to act as a cooling center for festival-goers who need a quick break from the party.
Beat the traffic: Resurfacing project to cause overnight full closure, some ramps reopen
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Luck with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the upcoming construction that could impact your commute.With Summerfest closed on Monday, July 2nd, the I-41/894 Resurfacing Project will have an Overnight Full Closure I-43/894 West at 76th Street for traffic switch - 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.Speaking of travel to and from Summerfest, ramps to and from Summerfest in the Marquette Interchange have reopened.
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Luck with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the upcoming construction that could impact your commute.With Summerfest closed on Monday, July 2nd, the I-41/894 Resurfacing Project will have an Overnight Full Closure I-43/894 West at 76th Street for traffic switch - 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.Speaking of travel to and from Summerfest, ramps to and from Summerfest in the Marquette Interchange have reopened.
'Give yourself more time:' Road closures near Pfister in Milwaukee last until Thursday afternoon
MILWAUKEE -- Anytime a president visits Milwaukee, traffic is impacted, and on Wednesday, June 27, the expected arrival of President Donald Trump, combined with the first night of Summerfest, the Big Bang Fireworks show and streetcar construction created a downtown driving dilemma.Roughly six blocks near the Pfister Hotel were shut down beginning Wednesday morning, meaning the route to Summerfest took a slightly different path for most.
MILWAUKEE -- Anytime a president visits Milwaukee, traffic is impacted, and on Wednesday, June 27, the expected arrival of President Donald Trump, combined with the first night of Summerfest, the Big Bang Fireworks show and streetcar construction created a downtown driving dilemma.Roughly six blocks near the Pfister Hotel were shut down beginning Wednesday morning, meaning the route to Summerfest took a slightly different path for most.
'It's important:' Parking checkers out in force as roads closed in Milwaukee for presidential visit
MILWAUKEE -- Streets surrounding the Pfister Hotel were closed Wednesday morning, June 27 ahead of President Donald Trump's arrival Wednesday night.
MILWAUKEE -- Streets surrounding the Pfister Hotel were closed Wednesday morning, June 27 ahead of President Donald Trump's arrival Wednesday night.
JetBlue radio failure triggers scare at JFK Airport
NEW YORK — A communication failure involving a JetBlue plane caused a brief scare at John F.
NEW YORK — A communication failure involving a JetBlue plane caused a brief scare at John F.