All clear: NB lanes on I-41/94 north of Kraut Road reopen following crash
RACINE -- All northbound lanes of I-41/94 north of Kraut Road in Racine County have reopened following a crash Saturday afternoon, Aug. 18 -- according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT).The crashed caused major delays for motorists throughout the afternoon.
RACINE -- All northbound lanes of I-41/94 north of Kraut Road in Racine County have reopened following a crash Saturday afternoon, Aug. 18 -- according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT).The crashed caused major delays for motorists throughout the afternoon.
MCTS bus driver helps 2-year-old girl found running down busy street
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus driver Diana Serrano is being recognized for helping a lost and cold 2-year-old girl."The first that I saw her was, I was sitting at the red light," said Serrano.On Saturday, Aug. 4, Serrano was just beginning her route on Milwaukee's south side, when she spotted something frightening."I know someone is not loading their kid in traffic," said Serrano.Security video from the bus shows a little girl alone and in the street, wearing nothing but a T-shirt and underwear.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus driver Diana Serrano is being recognized for helping a lost and cold 2-year-old girl."The first that I saw her was, I was sitting at the red light," said Serrano.On Saturday, Aug. 4, Serrano was just beginning her route on Milwaukee's south side, when she spotted something frightening."I know someone is not loading their kid in traffic," said Serrano.Security video from the bus shows a little girl alone and in the street, wearing nothing but a T-shirt and underwear.
Road closures: 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.Zoo Interchange ProjectMonday, August 13 - Wednesday, August 15 (MAP #1)
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.Zoo Interchange ProjectMonday, August 13 - Wednesday, August 15 (MAP #1)
Construction crew strikes gas line, closing WIS 83 in both directions near Chenequa in Waukesha County
CHENEQUA -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation on Thursday, Aug. 9 reported all lanes closed in both directions on WIS 83 northbound/southbound near County Highway K, near Chenequa in Waukesha County due to a "utility emergency."We're told a construction crew struck a natural gas line around 11 a.m.We Energies crews responded and cut off the flow of natural gas, and the situation was downgraded.
CHENEQUA -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation on Thursday, Aug. 9 reported all lanes closed in both directions on WIS 83 northbound/southbound near County Highway K, near Chenequa in Waukesha County due to a "utility emergency."We're told a construction crew struck a natural gas line around 11 a.m.We Energies crews responded and cut off the flow of natural gas, and the situation was downgraded.
'More than just a bus driver:' MCTS drivers undergo sensitivity training before hitting the roads
MILWAUKEE -- We often hear stories about Milwaukee bus drivers being courageous and courteous when their riders come under duress.
MILWAUKEE -- We often hear stories about Milwaukee bus drivers being courageous and courteous when their riders come under duress.
1 killed, 2 injured following multi-vehicle crash on I-39 NB
ROCK COUNTY -- One person was killed and two others were injured after a crash involving multiple vehicles happened in Rock County early Sunday morning, Aug. 5.It happened on I-39 northbound near Janesville at around 4: 30 a.m.According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, a Hyundai sedan rear ended a Ford Escape -- causing one or both to impact the median and come to a stop in the right lane of traffic.
ROCK COUNTY -- One person was killed and two others were injured after a crash involving multiple vehicles happened in Rock County early Sunday morning, Aug. 5.It happened on I-39 northbound near Janesville at around 4: 30 a.m.According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, a Hyundai sedan rear ended a Ford Escape -- causing one or both to impact the median and come to a stop in the right lane of traffic.
Overnight closures: The upcoming construction that could 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.
MCTS is 'giving artists a space' by allowing local works to be featured at bus shelters
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee intersection is getting a facelift.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee intersection is getting a facelift.
'Failed to apply the brake:' Investigation into May accident involving MCTS bus complete
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Transit System officials announced Friday, July 27 that the investigation into a May 15 bus accident at 12th and Wisconsin has wrapped up.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Transit System officials announced Friday, July 27 that the investigation into a May 15 bus accident at 12th and Wisconsin has wrapped up.
Flights delayed, some diverted due to potholes that closed 2 runways at Mitchell Airport
MILWAUKEE -- Several flights were delayed and some diverted at General Mitchell International Airport due to potholes on two runways.An airport spokeswoman said around 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 24 both runways had to be closed to repair the pavement.The material used takes time to harden, so the runways couldn't be used while that was ongoing.The spokeswoman said one runway was expected to reopen soon (as of about 5:45 p.m.), and the other was expected to reopen shortly after that.There was no damage to planes, and no injuries.CLICK HERE to check arrivals and departures.
MILWAUKEE -- Several flights were delayed and some diverted at General Mitchell International Airport due to potholes on two runways.An airport spokeswoman said around 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 24 both runways had to be closed to repair the pavement.The material used takes time to harden, so the runways couldn't be used while that was ongoing.The spokeswoman said one runway was expected to reopen soon (as of about 5:45 p.m.), and the other was expected to reopen shortly after that.There was no damage to planes, and no injuries.CLICK HERE to check arrivals and departures.
Crash involving 4-5 vehicles closes system ramp on I-41/94 northbound near Grange
MILWAUKEE -- A crash involving four to five vehicles closed a system ramp on I-41/94 northbound at Grange Avenue eastbound, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
MILWAUKEE -- A crash involving four to five vehicles closed a system ramp on I-41/94 northbound at Grange Avenue eastbound, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
'I just can't say enough:' MCTS bus driver helps blind man when construction changes his route
MILWAUKEE -- Navigating road construction is difficult enough -- now image doing it with your eyes closed.
MILWAUKEE -- Navigating road construction is difficult enough -- now image doing it with your eyes closed.
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.