Southwest in 2017 sought more time to inspect fan blades in engines
PHILADELPHIA -- Southwest Airlines sought more time last year to inspect fan blades like the one that snapped off during one of its flights Tuesday in an engine failure that left a passenger dead.The airline opposed a recommendation by the engine manufacturer to require ultrasonic inspections of certain fan blades within 12 months, saying it needed more time to conduct the work.Southwest made the comments last year after U.S. regulators proposed making the inspections mandatory.
PHILADELPHIA -- Southwest Airlines sought more time last year to inspect fan blades like the one that snapped off during one of its flights Tuesday in an engine failure that left a passenger dead.The airline opposed a recommendation by the engine manufacturer to require ultrasonic inspections of certain fan blades within 12 months, saying it needed more time to conduct the work.Southwest made the comments last year after U.S. regulators proposed making the inspections mandatory.
'That's how she's wired:' Southwest Airlines pilot lauded as hero after harrowing emergency landing
BOERNE, Texas — The Southwest Airlines pilot being lauded as a hero in a harrowing emergency landing after a passenger was partially blown out of the jet's damaged fuselage is also being hailed for her pioneering role in a career where she has been one of the few women at the controls.Tammie Jo Shults, one of the first female fighter pilots in the U.S. Navy, was the captain and piloting the Dallas-bound Flight 1380 when it made an emergency landing Tuesday in Philadelphia, according to her husband, Dean Shults.One of the engines on the Boeing 737 exploded while the plane was traveling 500 mph (800 kph) at 30,000 feet (9144 m) with 149 people on board.
BOERNE, Texas — The Southwest Airlines pilot being lauded as a hero in a harrowing emergency landing after a passenger was partially blown out of the jet's damaged fuselage is also being hailed for her pioneering role in a career where she has been one of the few women at the controls.Tammie Jo Shults, one of the first female fighter pilots in the U.S. Navy, was the captain and piloting the Dallas-bound Flight 1380 when it made an emergency landing Tuesday in Philadelphia, according to her husband, Dean Shults.One of the engines on the Boeing 737 exploded while the plane was traveling 500 mph (800 kph) at 30,000 feet (9144 m) with 149 people on board.
'This fan blade was broken:' In-flight explosion creates pressure for engine inspections
PHILADELPHIA -- The engine explosion aboard a Southwest Airlines jetliner puts new pressure on airlines and regulators to act faster to inspect the fan blades that may have snapped off and triggered the accident that killed a passenger.The initial findings from investigators show that Tuesday's emergency was eerily similar to an engine failure on another Southwest plane in 2016.
PHILADELPHIA -- The engine explosion aboard a Southwest Airlines jetliner puts new pressure on airlines and regulators to act faster to inspect the fan blades that may have snapped off and triggered the accident that killed a passenger.The initial findings from investigators show that Tuesday's emergency was eerily similar to an engine failure on another Southwest plane in 2016.
Overnight full closures: A look at the upcoming construction that could impact your commute
MILWAUKEE -- Construction never stops.
MILWAUKEE -- Construction never stops.
Coroner: 2 dead after 2 planes collide at NE Indiana airport
MARION, Ind. — A coroner says two people died after two planes collided at a northeastern Indiana airport.Grant County Coroner Chris Butche has identified the victims as the pilot, 31-year-old Kyle Hibst, and passenger, 31-year-old David Wittkamper, both of Elwood.
MARION, Ind. — A coroner says two people died after two planes collided at a northeastern Indiana airport.Grant County Coroner Chris Butche has identified the victims as the pilot, 31-year-old Kyle Hibst, and passenger, 31-year-old David Wittkamper, both of Elwood.
Attention drivers: A look at the upcoming construction 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's going to impact your commute.
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Luck with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp with a look at the upcoming construction that's going to impact your commute.
2 million+ rides! After 39 years on the road, MCTS longest serving driver takes final trip Friday
MILWAUKEE -- Veteran MCTS bus driver Eugene Stempniewski will get behind the wheel for the final time of his career on Friday, March 30, 2018.MCTS officials said in a news release on Thursday, March 29 Stempniewski will be driving his regular route, the Route 55.Stempniewski started driving for MCTS in 1979.
MILWAUKEE -- Veteran MCTS bus driver Eugene Stempniewski will get behind the wheel for the final time of his career on Friday, March 30, 2018.MCTS officials said in a news release on Thursday, March 29 Stempniewski will be driving his regular route, the Route 55.Stempniewski started driving for MCTS in 1979.
Officials offer tips as airport parking lots fill up due to spring break travel
MILWAUKEE -- Many of Mitchell Airport‘s parking facilities are at capacity due to the peak spring break travel period, officials announced Tuesday, March 27.According to a news release from airport officials, the only lot with space remaining is the "Hourly" section of the parking garage.
MILWAUKEE -- Many of Mitchell Airport‘s parking facilities are at capacity due to the peak spring break travel period, officials announced Tuesday, March 27.According to a news release from airport officials, the only lot with space remaining is the "Hourly" section of the parking garage.
Get to Miller Park with ease: 'Brewers Line' begins service on Opening Day
MILWAUKEE -- Getting to Miller Park to cheer on the Brewers on Opening Day has never been easier with the MCTS Brewers Line getting you straight to the gameThe Brewers Line is fast, safe and lets you skip surge pricing.
MILWAUKEE -- Getting to Miller Park to cheer on the Brewers on Opening Day has never been easier with the MCTS Brewers Line getting you straight to the gameThe Brewers Line is fast, safe and lets you skip surge pricing.
Zipper merge: A look at the upcoming construction that could impact your commute
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:Friday, March 23:Overnight full closure I-41 SB from the Zoo Interchange to Lincoln for storm sewer work.-The closure includes the Zoo Interchange ramps from I-94 East To I-41 North and South.If you are headed to the airport from West of the Zoo Interchange allow extra time and follow the detours.Zipper MergeThere are a few zipper merges in place around the system, we would like to take some time to talk about those in place on I-43 North at the Valley Bridge and I-94 South in Racine County.
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:Friday, March 23:Overnight full closure I-41 SB from the Zoo Interchange to Lincoln for storm sewer work.-The closure includes the Zoo Interchange ramps from I-94 East To I-41 North and South.If you are headed to the airport from West of the Zoo Interchange allow extra time and follow the detours.Zipper MergeThere are a few zipper merges in place around the system, we would like to take some time to talk about those in place on I-43 North at the Valley Bridge and I-94 South in Racine County.
Van strikes building at Mitchell International Airport, nobody hurt
MILWAUKEE -- Emergency crews responded to a building at Mitchell International Airport -- where a van struck a building on Thursday afternoon, March 22.Officials say the van driver was being checked out by EMTs as a precaution.
MILWAUKEE -- Emergency crews responded to a building at Mitchell International Airport -- where a van struck a building on Thursday afternoon, March 22.Officials say the van driver was being checked out by EMTs as a precaution.
'Pets are not luggage:' Family, leaders, pets demand justice for Kokito at LaGuardia Airport
EAST ELMHURST, Queens — Local leaders and pets participated in a “dog-in” Saturday, March 17 at LaGuardia Airport, demanding justice for the dog who died on a United Airlines flight on March 12.According to FOX6's sister station PIX11, Kokito’s family was joined by Sen.
EAST ELMHURST, Queens — Local leaders and pets participated in a “dog-in” Saturday, March 17 at LaGuardia Airport, demanding justice for the dog who died on a United Airlines flight on March 12.According to FOX6's sister station PIX11, Kokito’s family was joined by Sen.
Washington County Sheriff's Office investigates hit-and-run crash to home
TOWN OF JACKSON -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office is investigating a hit-and-run crash to a home in the Town of Jackson.Officials said in a Facebook post, the wreck happened to a home on Summer Dr.
TOWN OF JACKSON -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office is investigating a hit-and-run crash to a home in the Town of Jackson.Officials said in a Facebook post, the wreck happened to a home on Summer Dr.
Attention drivers: 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 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.
Video shows Southwest Airlines forcing father, toddler off flight
CHICAGO — Southwest Airlines is taking some heat after flight attendants escorted a man and a young girl off a flight at Midway International Airport in Chicago on Wednesday afternoon, according to WGN.Passenger Alexis Armstrong, 24, of Joliet, filmed part of the incident on her cellphone in a video that has since gone viral.
CHICAGO — Southwest Airlines is taking some heat after flight attendants escorted a man and a young girl off a flight at Midway International Airport in Chicago on Wednesday afternoon, according to WGN.Passenger Alexis Armstrong, 24, of Joliet, filmed part of the incident on her cellphone in a video that has since gone viral.
Special moment caught on camera between MCTS bus driver, his young passenger
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver and four-year-old girl have developed a friendship over the years.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver and four-year-old girl have developed a friendship over the years.
Dog dies after flight attendant insists woman put carrier in overhead bin
NEW YORK -- A dog died on a United Airlines flight from Houston to New York after a flight attendant apparently insisted a woman put the puppy in an overhead bin, according to multiple reports.The incident, first reported on The Points Guy blog, happened on Monday night when the attendant apparently told the woman to put the TSA-approved pet carrier in the overhead bin.According to the report, passengers heard the black French bulldog barking during the flight, but the owner did not discover the dog had died until after the plane landed.June Lara, who was on the flight, wrote about the incident on Facebook:
NEW YORK -- A dog died on a United Airlines flight from Houston to New York after a flight attendant apparently insisted a woman put the puppy in an overhead bin, according to multiple reports.The incident, first reported on The Points Guy blog, happened on Monday night when the attendant apparently told the woman to put the TSA-approved pet carrier in the overhead bin.According to the report, passengers heard the black French bulldog barking during the flight, but the owner did not discover the dog had died until after the plane landed.June Lara, who was on the flight, wrote about the incident on Facebook:
'Leave the keys at home:' Miller Lite Free Rides are back for St. Patrick's Day in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- The Original Lite Beer and Beer Capitol Distributing are teaming up with the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) to offer Miller Lite Free Rides on St.
MILWAUKEE -- The Original Lite Beer and Beer Capitol Distributing are teaming up with the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) to offer Miller Lite Free Rides on St.
Welcome fit for heroes: Crews return home after working for months to bring power to Puerto Rico
MILWAUKEE -- It has been nearly two months since nearly 50 people from We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service went to Puerto Rico.
MILWAUKEE -- It has been nearly two months since nearly 50 people from We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service went to Puerto Rico.
Resurfacing work on WIS 20 set to begin March 15 until May
RACINE COUNTY -- A portion of WIS 20 will be worked on by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) starting March 15.WisDOT is going to be resurfacing the highway between I-94 and County H to prepare the roadway for the anticipated increase in traffic volume due to the Foxconn development.In addition to resurfacing the highway, milling, base patching and pavement repair will be included in the project.
RACINE COUNTY -- A portion of WIS 20 will be worked on by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) starting March 15.WisDOT is going to be resurfacing the highway between I-94 and County H to prepare the roadway for the anticipated increase in traffic volume due to the Foxconn development.In addition to resurfacing the highway, milling, base patching and pavement repair will be included in the project.