Construction update: A look at the upcoming projects that could impact your commute
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Luck with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the upcoming construction projects that could impact your commute.I-41/I-894 Rehabilitation ProjectWednesday, March 14Overnight Full Closure I-43/894 West at 76th Street for traffic switch - 10 p.m. - 5 a.m.Valley Bridge Overlay Project:A reminder that all the I-794 West Ramp to I-43 South is now closed until late-June and the I-94 East ramp to I-43 South is now closed until late July.
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Luck with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the upcoming construction projects that could impact your commute.I-41/I-894 Rehabilitation ProjectWednesday, March 14Overnight Full Closure I-43/894 West at 76th Street for traffic switch - 10 p.m. - 5 a.m.Valley Bridge Overlay Project:A reminder that all the I-794 West Ramp to I-43 South is now closed until late-June and the I-94 East ramp to I-43 South is now closed until late July.
'Will be a big hit:' Southwest launches nonstop service from MKE to HOU
MILWAUKEE -- There's now nonstop service from General Mitchell International Airport to Hobby Airport in Houston, Texas, Southwest Airlines officials and Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced Thursday, March 8.The celebration featured a space exploration theme in the gate area, in recognition of the major role Houston has played in space exploration history.“These nonstop flights into convenient Hobby Airport will be a big hit with travelers from Wisconsin and Illinois looking to visit Space Center Houston and the NASA Johnson Space Center,” County Executive Abele said in a statement. “We now have nonstops from MKE to 50 destinations in North America.
MILWAUKEE -- There's now nonstop service from General Mitchell International Airport to Hobby Airport in Houston, Texas, Southwest Airlines officials and Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced Thursday, March 8.The celebration featured a space exploration theme in the gate area, in recognition of the major role Houston has played in space exploration history.“These nonstop flights into convenient Hobby Airport will be a big hit with travelers from Wisconsin and Illinois looking to visit Space Center Houston and the NASA Johnson Space Center,” County Executive Abele said in a statement. “We now have nonstops from MKE to 50 destinations in North America.
WisDOT warns St. Patrick's Day partiers to plan ahead
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Drivers beware: Construction season arrives, ready to affect your daily commute
MILWAUKEE -- Several major road construction projects began on Monday, March 5, kicking off Wisconsin's construction season.
MILWAUKEE -- Several major road construction projects began on Monday, March 5, kicking off Wisconsin's construction season.
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.I-41/894 Rehabilitation Project long term lane closure and National entrance ramp to I-41/894 South will commence this weekend.By Sunday Morning, March 4
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Luck with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the upcoming construction that could impact your commute.I-41/894 Rehabilitation Project long term lane closure and National entrance ramp to I-41/894 South will commence this weekend.By Sunday Morning, March 4
American Airlines to sell no-frills tickets for Europe flights
FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines says it will start selling no-frills tickets on some flights to Europe in a few weeks.American says customers who buy a "basic economy" ticket will get the cheapest available fare but they'll pay a fee to check a bag.They also won't be able eligible for upgrades, and they'll board after most other passengers.American says, however, that they'll get the same snacks, meals and soft drinks as other passengers in economy class."Basic economy" is designed to compete against discount airlines, but it also nudges some customers to buy a pricier ticket.American's announcement Thursday matches a similar move by rival Delta Air Lines.American says it will start selling the tickets in April but isn't saying when flights will start or where they will fly.
FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines says it will start selling no-frills tickets on some flights to Europe in a few weeks.American says customers who buy a "basic economy" ticket will get the cheapest available fare but they'll pay a fee to check a bag.They also won't be able eligible for upgrades, and they'll board after most other passengers.American says, however, that they'll get the same snacks, meals and soft drinks as other passengers in economy class."Basic economy" is designed to compete against discount airlines, but it also nudges some customers to buy a pricier ticket.American's announcement Thursday matches a similar move by rival Delta Air Lines.American says it will start selling the tickets in April but isn't saying when flights will start or where they will fly.
Foxconn plant could reduce road funding for state projects by $90 million
MADISON — Funding for state road projects could be reduced as much as $90 million by mid-2019 in order to pay for roadwork related to the $10 billion Foxconn Technology Group plant in southeast Wisconsin.That's the determination of the nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau in a memo sent to Democratic lawmakers that they released Wednesday.Assembly Democratic Minority Leader Gordon Hintz says the memo shows that Republican Gov.
MADISON — Funding for state road projects could be reduced as much as $90 million by mid-2019 in order to pay for roadwork related to the $10 billion Foxconn Technology Group plant in southeast Wisconsin.That's the determination of the nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau in a memo sent to Democratic lawmakers that they released Wednesday.Assembly Democratic Minority Leader Gordon Hintz says the memo shows that Republican Gov.
Utility work will close County H in Racine County from March 5-23
RACINE COUNTY -- A portion of County H in Racine County is going to be shut down from March 5 through March 23.The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is coordinating with the American Transmission Company (ATC) to allow utility work to be completed on County H between County KR and Braun Road.
RACINE COUNTY -- A portion of County H in Racine County is going to be shut down from March 5 through March 23.The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is coordinating with the American Transmission Company (ATC) to allow utility work to be completed on County H between County KR and Braun Road.
All clear: Lanes reopen on I-43 SB near Center Street following crash
MILWAUKEE -- A crash on I-43 southbound near Center Street closed the two left lanes Friday afternoon, February 23rd.According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), the incident happened just before 3:00 p.m.Traffic was backed up for about an hour as the scene was cleared.
MILWAUKEE -- A crash on I-43 southbound near Center Street closed the two left lanes Friday afternoon, February 23rd.According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), the incident happened just before 3:00 p.m.Traffic was backed up for about an hour as the scene was cleared.
Child injured by support dog during boarding for Southwest flight
PHOENIX — Southwest Airlines says a child was hurt by a support dog as passengers boarded a plane in Phoenix.A passenger tweeted that the dog bit the girl as she approached and that she screamed and cried.Southwest said Thursday that the dog's teeth "scraped a child's forehead" and that paramedics checked the child, who was not identified.The child stayed on Wednesday's flight to Portland, Oregon, while the dog and its owner stayed behind.
PHOENIX — Southwest Airlines says a child was hurt by a support dog as passengers boarded a plane in Phoenix.A passenger tweeted that the dog bit the girl as she approached and that she screamed and cried.Southwest said Thursday that the dog's teeth "scraped a child's forehead" and that paramedics checked the child, who was not identified.The child stayed on Wednesday's flight to Portland, Oregon, while the dog and its owner stayed behind.
Watertown man arrested for OWI, 3rd offense, with daughter, 6, in his vehicle
WATERTOWN -- A Watertown man, 43, was arrested Tuesday night, Feb. 20 for OWI, third offense with his daughter, 6, in his vehicle.It happened on the Highway 16/67 bypass, eastbound from the Jefferson Co.
WATERTOWN -- A Watertown man, 43, was arrested Tuesday night, Feb. 20 for OWI, third offense with his daughter, 6, in his vehicle.It happened on the Highway 16/67 bypass, eastbound from the Jefferson Co.
'I wasn't struggling:' Man shot by officer back on the stand, testifies about March 2016 shooting
MILWAUKEE -- The man shot by a Brown Deer police officer in March 2016 was questioned on Monday, Feb. 19 by the officer's lawyer -- and jurors also heard from the driver of the bus where the incident started.
MILWAUKEE -- The man shot by a Brown Deer police officer in March 2016 was questioned on Monday, Feb. 19 by the officer's lawyer -- and jurors also heard from the driver of the bus where the incident started.
Overnight full 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 could impact your commute.Zoo Interchange:Friday, February 16:
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Luck with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the upcoming construction that could impact your commute.Zoo Interchange:Friday, February 16:
Eating breakfast while driving: WisDOT shares video of distracted driver who caused crash on US 45
WEST BEND -- Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation are reminding drivers to slow down and move over for emergency vehicles after a scary situation on US 45 in West Bend Monday morning, Feb. 12.WisDOT officials said around 8 a.m., there was a crash on US 45 southbound, just south of WIS 33 near Chestnut St., and as first responders worked at the scene of that crash, a secondary crash occurred.This, after a driver failed to slow down while approaching the emergency vehicles.
WEST BEND -- Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation are reminding drivers to slow down and move over for emergency vehicles after a scary situation on US 45 in West Bend Monday morning, Feb. 12.WisDOT officials said around 8 a.m., there was a crash on US 45 southbound, just south of WIS 33 near Chestnut St., and as first responders worked at the scene of that crash, a secondary crash occurred.This, after a driver failed to slow down while approaching the emergency vehicles.
Airport concessions workers say living wage ordinance not being enforced: '$9.25/hour is not good'
MILWAUKEE -- On Friday, Feb. 9, a group known as the "Milwaukee Area Service and Hospitality Workers" announced an employee hiring partnership with the Milwaukee Bucks, and on Monday, Feb. 12, concessions workers at General Mitchell International Airport called for a similar deal.The concessions workers held signs as they spoke during a news conference Monday morning.
MILWAUKEE -- On Friday, Feb. 9, a group known as the "Milwaukee Area Service and Hospitality Workers" announced an employee hiring partnership with the Milwaukee Bucks, and on Monday, Feb. 12, concessions workers at General Mitchell International Airport called for a similar deal.The concessions workers held signs as they spoke during a news conference Monday morning.
Grand Canyon helicopter crash 'horrible'; 4 rescued, 3 dead
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. — Four survivors of a deadly tour helicopter crash onto the jagged rocks of the Grand Canyon were being treated at a Nevada hospital on Sunday while crews tackled difficult terrain in a very remote area to try to recover the bodies of three other people.Six passengers and a pilot were on board the Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters chopper when it crashed under unknown circumstances on Saturday evening on the Hualapai Nation's land near Quartermaster Canyon, by the Grand Canyon's West Rim.
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. — Four survivors of a deadly tour helicopter crash onto the jagged rocks of the Grand Canyon were being treated at a Nevada hospital on Sunday while crews tackled difficult terrain in a very remote area to try to recover the bodies of three other people.Six passengers and a pilot were on board the Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters chopper when it crashed under unknown circumstances on Saturday evening on the Hualapai Nation's land near Quartermaster Canyon, by the Grand Canyon's West Rim.
Overnight full 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 could impact your commute.Zoo Interchange:A reminder that the Sunnyslope Road Bridge over I-94 East and West closed this week for for reconstruction The bridge is scheduled to reopen in late August 2018.Friday , February 9:Demolition of the bridge is scheduled to occur overnight from 9pm -9amOvernight Full closure I-94 EB at Moorland Rd for bridge demolition and overhang work.Overnight full closure I-94 WB at the Zoo Interchange for bridge demolition and overhang work.The weather is looking better and with the temperatures around 30 next week work will pick upTuesday February 13:Overnight Full Closure I-94 WB at the Zoo Interchange for overhang work.Wednesday, February 14:Overnight Full Closure I-94 EB at HWY 100 for overhang work.Overnight Full closure overnight I-94 WB at the Zoo Interchange for overhang work.Thursday, February 15:Overnight Full Closure I-94 EB at HWY 100 for overhang work.Friday, February 16:Overnight Full Closure I-41/894 NB at Greenfield Ave for overhang work.Overnigt Full Closure I-41 SB at the Zoo Interchange for overhang work.I-41/894 Rehabilitation Project:Viewers will begin to notice barrels and overnight lane closure as work begins on this project.
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Luck with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the upcoming construction that could impact your commute.Zoo Interchange:A reminder that the Sunnyslope Road Bridge over I-94 East and West closed this week for for reconstruction The bridge is scheduled to reopen in late August 2018.Friday , February 9:Demolition of the bridge is scheduled to occur overnight from 9pm -9amOvernight Full closure I-94 EB at Moorland Rd for bridge demolition and overhang work.Overnight full closure I-94 WB at the Zoo Interchange for bridge demolition and overhang work.The weather is looking better and with the temperatures around 30 next week work will pick upTuesday February 13:Overnight Full Closure I-94 WB at the Zoo Interchange for overhang work.Wednesday, February 14:Overnight Full Closure I-94 EB at HWY 100 for overhang work.Overnight Full closure overnight I-94 WB at the Zoo Interchange for overhang work.Thursday, February 15:Overnight Full Closure I-94 EB at HWY 100 for overhang work.Friday, February 16:Overnight Full Closure I-41/894 NB at Greenfield Ave for overhang work.Overnigt Full Closure I-41 SB at the Zoo Interchange for overhang work.I-41/894 Rehabilitation Project:Viewers will begin to notice barrels and overnight lane closure as work begins on this project.