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.
TMZ: United Airlines settles with family whose 10-month-old French bulldog died in overhead bin
NEW YORK -- United Airlines has settled with the family whose 10-month-old French bulldog, Kokito, died in an overhead bin -- TMZ has learned.According to TMZ, although United has reached a settlement with the Robledo family, the amount United is paying is confidential, according to the family's attorney, Evan Oshan.As TMZ first reported, the family threatened to sue after a flight attendant allegedly ordered Catalina Robledo to put Kokito in the overheard compartment.
NEW YORK -- United Airlines has settled with the family whose 10-month-old French bulldog, Kokito, died in an overhead bin -- TMZ has learned.According to TMZ, although United has reached a settlement with the Robledo family, the amount United is paying is confidential, according to the family's attorney, Evan Oshan.As TMZ first reported, the family threatened to sue after a flight attendant allegedly ordered Catalina Robledo to put Kokito in the overheard compartment.
Semi strikes school bus, injuring 20 Milwaukee-area students; 'Keep our scholars in your prayers'
COLUMBIA COUNTY -- Twenty people were injured on Wednesday morning, May 23 after a semi struck a bus loaded with students from HOPE Christian School: Semper -- located in Milwaukee -- while it was parked on the shoulder of northbound I-39 in Columbia County.
COLUMBIA COUNTY -- Twenty people were injured on Wednesday morning, May 23 after a semi struck a bus loaded with students from HOPE Christian School: Semper -- located in Milwaukee -- while it was parked on the shoulder of northbound I-39 in Columbia County.
DOT: Construction work on most projects will be suspended over Memorial Day weekend
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will temporarily halt construction work on many highway improvement projects across the state over the Memorial Day weekend to enhance traffic flow and accommodate higher traffic volumesAlthough workers will open as many highway lanes as possible, motorists should still allow extra travel time and expect slower traffic in work zones and during peak travel periods.Construction in most highway work zones will stop by noon on Friday, May 25, and will not resume until 6 a.m. on Tuesday, May 29.
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will temporarily halt construction work on many highway improvement projects across the state over the Memorial Day weekend to enhance traffic flow and accommodate higher traffic volumesAlthough workers will open as many highway lanes as possible, motorists should still allow extra travel time and expect slower traffic in work zones and during peak travel periods.Construction in most highway work zones will stop by noon on Friday, May 25, and will not resume until 6 a.m. on Tuesday, May 29.
Police: MCTS bus struck by gunfire near 3rd and Auer in Milwaukee, no one hurt
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating after a Milwaukee County Transit bus was struck by gunfire Tuesday night, May 22.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating after a Milwaukee County Transit bus was struck by gunfire Tuesday night, May 22.
Change collected for the homeless at Milwaukee's General Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee County wants to collect spare pocket change from airport travelers to help the homeless.James Mathy is the Milwaukee County housing administrator.
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee County wants to collect spare pocket change from airport travelers to help the homeless.James Mathy is the Milwaukee County housing administrator.
Overnight full closures: This upcoming construction 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, May 18Overnight Full Closure I-41 South at the Zoo Interchange for downspout work - 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.Monday, May 21 and Tuesday, May 22Overnight Full Closure I-41/894 North at Zoo Interchange for downspout work - 11 p.m. to 4:30 a.m.Overnight Full Closure I-94 West at the Zoo Interchange for downspout work - 11 p.m. to 4:30 a.m.Wednesday, May 23 and Thursday, May 24Overnight Full Closure I-94 West at the Zoo Interchange for downspout work - 11 p.m. to 4:30 a.m.Work will be suspended for the Holiday weekend beginning at noon on Friday, May 25 until 6 a.m. Tuesday, May 29.
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Luck with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the upcoming construction that could impact your commute.Friday, May 18Overnight Full Closure I-41 South at the Zoo Interchange for downspout work - 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.Monday, May 21 and Tuesday, May 22Overnight Full Closure I-41/894 North at Zoo Interchange for downspout work - 11 p.m. to 4:30 a.m.Overnight Full Closure I-94 West at the Zoo Interchange for downspout work - 11 p.m. to 4:30 a.m.Wednesday, May 23 and Thursday, May 24Overnight Full Closure I-94 West at the Zoo Interchange for downspout work - 11 p.m. to 4:30 a.m.Work will be suspended for the Holiday weekend beginning at noon on Friday, May 25 until 6 a.m. Tuesday, May 29.
