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.
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.