Milwaukee County prosecutor lost his life in plane crash in Mackinac County Friday
MACKINAC COUNTY -- A Wisconsin pilot, who was an assistant district attorney in Milwaukee, crashed a plane into a Michigan lake on Friday, Aug. 31 -- and lost his life.
MACKINAC COUNTY -- A Wisconsin pilot, who was an assistant district attorney in Milwaukee, crashed a plane into a Michigan lake on Friday, Aug. 31 -- and lost his life.
National Guard activated to fill sandbags as floodwaters threaten I-90/94 in Columbia County
COLUMBIA COUNTY -- Approximately 75 Wisconsin National Guard soldiers were called into active duty Sunday, Sept. 2 as floodwaters threaten eastbound Interstate 90/94 near Wisconsin Highway 33 in Columbia County.The soldiers were called upon to fill and place sandbags near the roadway.Wisconsin Department of Transportation officials were posting about closures in the area as a result of the flooding:
COLUMBIA COUNTY -- Approximately 75 Wisconsin National Guard soldiers were called into active duty Sunday, Sept. 2 as floodwaters threaten eastbound Interstate 90/94 near Wisconsin Highway 33 in Columbia County.The soldiers were called upon to fill and place sandbags near the roadway.Wisconsin Department of Transportation officials were posting about closures in the area as a result of the flooding:
DOT taking orders for 2 new specialty license plates
MADISON — Wisconsin transportation officials are now accepting orders for two new specialty license plates.One plate features the 4-H Foundation.
MADISON — Wisconsin transportation officials are now accepting orders for two new specialty license plates.One plate features the 4-H Foundation.
'It's the brotherhood:' Son of H-D rider who died in surgery after crash joins his group for 115th
ROCK COUNTY -- A 68-year-old Harley-Davidson operator from California died when he crashed on I-43 in Rock County Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 28.
ROCK COUNTY -- A 68-year-old Harley-Davidson operator from California died when he crashed on I-43 in Rock County Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 28.
United Airlines is raising baggage fees, matching JetBlue
United Airlines is raising checked-bag fees for many passengers, matching a move earlier this week by JetBlue Airways.United raised fees for checking a first bag from $25 to $30 and a second bag from $35 to $40 for tickets issued on or after Friday.
United Airlines is raising checked-bag fees for many passengers, matching a move earlier this week by JetBlue Airways.United raised fees for checking a first bag from $25 to $30 and a second bag from $35 to $40 for tickets issued on or after Friday.
'Do not to drive through standing water:' Flooding closes several highways in Wisconsin
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is warning motorist that flooding has closed several highways in western Wisconsin.
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is warning motorist that flooding has closed several highways in western Wisconsin.
WisDOT: Flooding closes roadways across Wisconsin, including in Dodge and Sheboygan counties
DODGE COUNTY -- Flooding closed roadways across Wisconsin, and officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation on Wednesday, Aug. 29 advised that drivers remember they should *not* drive through standing water or around barriers.WisDOT officials in a news release outlined the closures (below).
DODGE COUNTY -- Flooding closed roadways across Wisconsin, and officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation on Wednesday, Aug. 29 advised that drivers remember they should *not* drive through standing water or around barriers.WisDOT officials in a news release outlined the closures (below).
MCTS announces detours during Harley’s 115th anniversary celebration
MILWAUKEE - Some MCTS bus routes will experience temporary detours and delays this Labor Day weekend due to Harley-Davidson’s 115th anniversary celebration.The biggest impact will be on Sunday when Wisconsin Avenue shuts down between Miller Park and the lakefront for the official 115th Anniversary Parade.
MILWAUKEE - Some MCTS bus routes will experience temporary detours and delays this Labor Day weekend due to Harley-Davidson’s 115th anniversary celebration.The biggest impact will be on Sunday when Wisconsin Avenue shuts down between Miller Park and the lakefront for the official 115th Anniversary Parade.
Traffic Alert: Scheduled closures ahead of Harley 115th and Labor Day Weekend
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Luck with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the upcoming construction that could impact your commute.On Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday there will be overnight full freeway closures (10 p.m. - 5 a.m. nightly) in multiple directions making way for the last 4 ramp openings by Wednesday Morning.Just ahead of the Harley 115th and Labor Day Weekend, the Greenfield Avenue Northbound entrance ramp, the Northbound exit ramp to Bluemound Road, and the southbound exits to Greenfield Avenue and Lincoln Avenue are all scheduled to open by Wednesday at 5 a.m.!
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Luck with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the upcoming construction that could impact your commute.On Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday there will be overnight full freeway closures (10 p.m. - 5 a.m. nightly) in multiple directions making way for the last 4 ramp openings by Wednesday Morning.Just ahead of the Harley 115th and Labor Day Weekend, the Greenfield Avenue Northbound entrance ramp, the Northbound exit ramp to Bluemound Road, and the southbound exits to Greenfield Avenue and Lincoln Avenue are all scheduled to open by Wednesday at 5 a.m.!
'Thank you, Tiffany:' MCTS leaders share another video showing a bus driver going above and beyond
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Transit System officials have shared another story of a bus driver going above and beyond to serve her customers.According to MCTS, Tiffany Rowsey was driving a bus along Route 35 near 35th and Greenfield on July 9, when she noticed a woman and her children rushing toward the bus stop, hauling several bags filled with groceries.Rowsey jumped out of her bus, ran down the sidewalk, crossed the street and helped carry some of the bags.MCTS officials said several passing motorists stopped and waved the group across the street as they made their way toward the bus.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Transit System officials have shared another story of a bus driver going above and beyond to serve her customers.According to MCTS, Tiffany Rowsey was driving a bus along Route 35 near 35th and Greenfield on July 9, when she noticed a woman and her children rushing toward the bus stop, hauling several bags filled with groceries.Rowsey jumped out of her bus, ran down the sidewalk, crossed the street and helped carry some of the bags.MCTS officials said several passing motorists stopped and waved the group across the street as they made their way toward the bus.
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.