Major milestone for the Zoo Interchange: The construction that could impact your commute
MILWAUKEE -- A major milestone for the Zoo Interchange Project.
MILWAUKEE -- A major milestone for the Zoo Interchange Project.
WisDOT to shift NB traffic on I-94 at WIS 142 beginning early Sunday
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) announced on Thursday, June 21 that it is planning to shift northbound traffic on I-94 at WIS 142 and reduce the number of lanes down to two beginning in the overnight hours this Saturday.
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) announced on Thursday, June 21 that it is planning to shift northbound traffic on I-94 at WIS 142 and reduce the number of lanes down to two beginning in the overnight hours this Saturday.
2 airlines ask US not to put migrant children on flights
DALLAS — American Airlines and United Airlines say they have asked the Trump administration not to use their flights to carry migrant children who have been separated from their parents.The CEOs of both airlines said that the administration's recent immigration policy of separating migrant families conflicts with their values."We have no desire to be associated with separating families, or worse, to profit from it," American Airlines CEO Doug Parker said in a statement.United issued a statement in which CEO Oscar Munoz said the company's purpose is to connect people. "This policy and its impact on thousands of children is in deep conflict with that mission and we want no part of it," he said.A spokesman for Homeland Security Department criticized the airlines in strong terms, accusing them of no longer wanting to help the agency protect the traveling public and reunite unaccompanied illegal immigrant children with their families."Despite being provided facts on this issue, these airlines clearly do not understand our immigration laws," the spokesman, Tyler Houlton, said in a statement.
DALLAS — American Airlines and United Airlines say they have asked the Trump administration not to use their flights to carry migrant children who have been separated from their parents.The CEOs of both airlines said that the administration's recent immigration policy of separating migrant families conflicts with their values."We have no desire to be associated with separating families, or worse, to profit from it," American Airlines CEO Doug Parker said in a statement.United issued a statement in which CEO Oscar Munoz said the company's purpose is to connect people. "This policy and its impact on thousands of children is in deep conflict with that mission and we want no part of it," he said.A spokesman for Homeland Security Department criticized the airlines in strong terms, accusing them of no longer wanting to help the agency protect the traveling public and reunite unaccompanied illegal immigrant children with their families."Despite being provided facts on this issue, these airlines clearly do not understand our immigration laws," the spokesman, Tyler Houlton, said in a statement.
1st to close, last to open: Zoo Interchange ramp from WB I-94 to SB I-894 to reopen
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is close to reopening the Zoo Interchange ramp from westbound I-94 to southbound I-41/894.
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is close to reopening the Zoo Interchange ramp from westbound I-94 to southbound I-41/894.
Mechanical problem sparks car hauler fire on I-41/94 near Mount Pleasant; 6 cars destroyed
RACINE COUNTY -- A fire involving a car hauler closed all northbound lanes of I-41/94 at Kraut Road near Mount Pleasant in Racine County on Tuesday afternoon, June 19.
RACINE COUNTY -- A fire involving a car hauler closed all northbound lanes of I-41/94 at Kraut Road near Mount Pleasant in Racine County on Tuesday afternoon, June 19.
Video: Crews demolish Green Tree Rd. bridge over I-43 in Glendale
MILWAUKEE -- Crews demolished the Green Tree Rd.
MILWAUKEE -- Crews demolished the Green Tree Rd.
Drivers take note: Hot weather increases chances for pavement buckling
SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN -- Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation say hot humid weather in the forecast this weekend could create conditions for pavement buckling.
SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN -- Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation say hot humid weather in the forecast this weekend could create conditions for pavement buckling.
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.Green Tree Road Bridge ProjectFriday, June 15 and Saturday, June 16
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Luck with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the upcoming construction that could impact your commute.Green Tree Road Bridge ProjectFriday, June 15 and Saturday, June 16
3 generations taken: 81-year-old pilot, daughter, grandchildren killed in Green Co. plane crash
MONROE -- Four members of a Kenosha family were killed Sunday, June 10 in a plane crash near the airport in Monroe.The aircraft was stored in a hangar at the Kenosha Regional Airport before it took off.
MONROE -- Four members of a Kenosha family were killed Sunday, June 10 in a plane crash near the airport in Monroe.The aircraft was stored in a hangar at the Kenosha Regional Airport before it took off.
Jogger seriously hurt after being struck by MCTS bus; 'You don't see things like this every day'
MILWAUKEE -- A jogger suffers serious injuries after being struck by a Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus.
MILWAUKEE -- A jogger suffers serious injuries after being struck by a Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus.
Attention drivers: 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.
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Luck with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the upcoming construction that could impact your commute.
Wisconsin to receive only portion of money for I-94 work; $86M less than requested
MADISON — The state of Wisconsin will be receiving $86 million less than what it requested from the federal government to pay for upgrades and expansion of Interstate 94 south of Milwaukee, but Gov.
MADISON — The state of Wisconsin will be receiving $86 million less than what it requested from the federal government to pay for upgrades and expansion of Interstate 94 south of Milwaukee, but Gov.
Take note: MCTS announces 2 changes for freeway flyer riders headed to Summerfest
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced on Tuesday, June 5 two changes that officials say will make your ride to Summerfest faster and easier.After a 15-year hiatus, MCTS will again provide Freeway Flyers service to Summerfest from the Park-Ride lot near the Bayshore Town Center.Riders at the 10 Park-Ride lots in Milwaukee and Ozaukee Counties that MCTS serves for Summerfest will simply board the bus when it arrives and then pay for their trip as they walk into Summerfest.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced on Tuesday, June 5 two changes that officials say will make your ride to Summerfest faster and easier.After a 15-year hiatus, MCTS will again provide Freeway Flyers service to Summerfest from the Park-Ride lot near the Bayshore Town Center.Riders at the 10 Park-Ride lots in Milwaukee and Ozaukee Counties that MCTS serves for Summerfest will simply board the bus when it arrives and then pay for their trip as they walk into Summerfest.
'Exciting addition:' MCTS starts service to IKEA on June 3
OAK CREEK -- Workers and shoppers have a new way to get to the recently-opened IKEA store in Oak Creek.
OAK CREEK -- Workers and shoppers have a new way to get to the recently-opened IKEA store in Oak Creek.
Overnight full closures: A look at the upcoming construction that could impact your commute
MILWAUKEE -- As the weather warms up -- road work is really picking up.
MILWAUKEE -- As the weather warms up -- road work is really picking up.
Southwest apologizes after mom asked to 'prove' biracial child was hers
DENVER – The past year has been full of airline controversies, and Southwest Airlines is in the middle of the latest one.Conversation is still swirling around an episode last weekend in Denver in which a white woman was asked to prove that her one-year-old biracial son was hers before they could board a plane.Lindsay Gottlieb, head coach for the University of California-Berkeley women's basketball team, took to Twitter to claim she was "appalled" after a Southwest ticket counter agent asked for additional paperwork that could verify her relation to the toddler."After approx 50 times flying with my 1 year old son, ticket counter personnel told me I had to "prove" that he was my son, despite having his passport.
DENVER – The past year has been full of airline controversies, and Southwest Airlines is in the middle of the latest one.Conversation is still swirling around an episode last weekend in Denver in which a white woman was asked to prove that her one-year-old biracial son was hers before they could board a plane.Lindsay Gottlieb, head coach for the University of California-Berkeley women's basketball team, took to Twitter to claim she was "appalled" after a Southwest ticket counter agent asked for additional paperwork that could verify her relation to the toddler."After approx 50 times flying with my 1 year old son, ticket counter personnel told me I had to "prove" that he was my son, despite having his passport.
Officials: Military aircraft makes emergency landing after possible lightning strike
MILWAUKEE -- A KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft (KC-135) based out of Mitchell Air National Guard Base experienced an in-flight emergency on Wednesday afternoon, May 30.
MILWAUKEE -- A KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft (KC-135) based out of Mitchell Air National Guard Base experienced an in-flight emergency on Wednesday afternoon, May 30.
Drivers take note: Hot weather increases chances for pavement buckling
MADISON -- Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation say unusually hot weather in the forecast this weekend could create conditions for pavement buckling.
MADISON -- Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation say unusually hot weather in the forecast this weekend could create conditions for pavement buckling.
Construction update: A look at the upcoming road work that 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.Valley Bridges ProjectThursday, May 31Wisconsin Avenue entrance ramp to I-43 South reopens by 5:30AMHoliday work restrictions will be in effect from Friday AM until 6am on Tuesday, May 29.
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Luck with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp with a look at the upcoming construction that could impact your commute.Valley Bridges ProjectThursday, May 31Wisconsin Avenue entrance ramp to I-43 South reopens by 5:30AMHoliday work restrictions will be in effect from Friday AM until 6am on Tuesday, May 29.
Drivers take note: Changes coming for the 'Valley Bridge overlay project'
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) announced on Thursday, May 24 that the next phase of the Valley Bridge overlay project will begin on the evening of Wednesday, May 30.This phase will shift southbound I-43 traffic allowing for the 11th Street / Wisconsin Avenue on-ramp to I-43 south to reopen.As the project advances, access to certain system ramps will continue to become available.
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) announced on Thursday, May 24 that the next phase of the Valley Bridge overlay project will begin on the evening of Wednesday, May 30.This phase will shift southbound I-43 traffic allowing for the 11th Street / Wisconsin Avenue on-ramp to I-43 south to reopen.As the project advances, access to certain system ramps will continue to become available.