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's going to impact your commute.Friday, December 1*National Avenue entrance ramp to I-41/894 South to open by 5AM (this will have just opened prior to the segment)Overnight Full Closure I-94 East at Moorland Road for traffic switch prep - 11PM - 6AMMonday, December 4Overnight Full Closure I-94 East at Moorland Road for traffic switch - 10PM - 5AMTuesday, December 5Overnight Full Closure I-41 South at Hampton Avenue for Digital Message Board Work 11PM-4:30AMOvernight System Ramp Closures for traffic switch prep - 11PM - 4:30AM
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.Friday, December 1*National Avenue entrance ramp to I-41/894 South to open by 5AM (this will have just opened prior to the segment)Overnight Full Closure I-94 East at Moorland Road for traffic switch prep - 11PM - 6AMMonday, December 4Overnight Full Closure I-94 East at Moorland Road for traffic switch - 10PM - 5AMTuesday, December 5Overnight Full Closure I-41 South at Hampton Avenue for Digital Message Board Work 11PM-4:30AMOvernight System Ramp Closures for traffic switch prep - 11PM - 4:30AM
Honoring Rosa Parks: MCTS will keep a seat open, headlights shining on December 1
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) will keep a seat open and the headlights shining on its entire fleet on Friday, December 1st.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) will keep a seat open and the headlights shining on its entire fleet on Friday, December 1st.
American Airlines 'glitch' allows all pilots to take vacation over Christmas week; cancellations possible
FORT WORTH, Texas -- American Airlines says a computer glitch allowed too many pilots to take vacation in December, resulting in several flights not having enough crew on the schedule, according to a statement from the union representing the airline's pilots.According to Bloomberg, too many pilots were granted time off during the month of December.
FORT WORTH, Texas -- American Airlines says a computer glitch allowed too many pilots to take vacation in December, resulting in several flights not having enough crew on the schedule, according to a statement from the union representing the airline's pilots.According to Bloomberg, too many pilots were granted time off during the month of December.
"Distracted driver:" 2 MPD detectives injured after squad struck on I-43 near North Avenue
MILWAUKEE -- Two Milwaukee Police Detectives suffered non-life threatening injuries after their vehicle was struck on I-43 near North Avenue Tuesday night, November 28th.The crash happened around 7:20 p.m.Police say the detectives’ vehicle was hit from behind by a distracted driver.
MILWAUKEE -- Two Milwaukee Police Detectives suffered non-life threatening injuries after their vehicle was struck on I-43 near North Avenue Tuesday night, November 28th.The crash happened around 7:20 p.m.Police say the detectives’ vehicle was hit from behind by a distracted driver.
FAA investigates after small plane crashed near Palmyra Airport; 2 hurt
PALMYRA -- The FAA is investigating after a small plane went down near the Palmyra Airport in Jefferson County Sunday, November 26th.It happened around 3:00 p.m.Village of Palmyra officials said multiple calls came in reporting the crash in a wooded area east of the Palmyra Airport.Two people were hurt.
PALMYRA -- The FAA is investigating after a small plane went down near the Palmyra Airport in Jefferson County Sunday, November 26th.It happened around 3:00 p.m.Village of Palmyra officials said multiple calls came in reporting the crash in a wooded area east of the Palmyra Airport.Two people were hurt.
Airline defendants to pay $95 million in 9/11 settlement
NEW YORK — Insurers for American Airlines, United Airlines and other aviation defendants have agreed to pay $95 million to settle claims that security lapses led planes to be hijacked in the Sept. 11 attacks.The settlement was described in papers filed Tuesday in Manhattan federal court.
NEW YORK — Insurers for American Airlines, United Airlines and other aviation defendants have agreed to pay $95 million to settle claims that security lapses led planes to be hijacked in the Sept. 11 attacks.The settlement was described in papers filed Tuesday in Manhattan federal court.
Bus driver hailed for helping passenger with medical issue: "He was a blessing to me"
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is giving kudos to another one of its drivers for taking action when a passenger needed help.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is giving kudos to another one of its drivers for taking action when a passenger needed help.
Attention drivers: 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.Zoo Interchange Project:Monday, November 20Overnight I-94 West full closure at Zoo Interchange for bridge work - 11PM - 4:30AM (Includes I-41 South to I-94 East system ramp closure, I-41 South to I-94 West system ramp closure , and I-41/894 North to I-94 West system ramp closure for bridge work - 11PM - 4:30AM)Thanksgiving Holiday - no closures Wednesday, November 22 through Sunday, November 26I-894 Project -- which begins early 2018:Location:I-41/894 North and South 84th Street (On I-894 East section) to Lincoln AvenueWork: Pavement RehabilitationTimeline:Early February - Early OctoberTraffic impacts:Lane closure on I-41/894 North and South (two lanes remain open in each direction), the I-94 West to I-41/894 South System Ramp in the Zoo Interchange remains closed, National Avenue Entrance Ramp to I-41/894 South closes.Openings:I-94 West to I-41/894 South System Ramp and National Avenue Southbound Entrance Ramp reopen in late-June 2018.I-41/894 South reopens to 4 lanes late August and I-41/894 North reopens to 4 lanes in Early October.
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 Project:Monday, November 20Overnight I-94 West full closure at Zoo Interchange for bridge work - 11PM - 4:30AM (Includes I-41 South to I-94 East system ramp closure, I-41 South to I-94 West system ramp closure , and I-41/894 North to I-94 West system ramp closure for bridge work - 11PM - 4:30AM)Thanksgiving Holiday - no closures Wednesday, November 22 through Sunday, November 26I-894 Project -- which begins early 2018:Location:I-41/894 North and South 84th Street (On I-894 East section) to Lincoln AvenueWork: Pavement RehabilitationTimeline:Early February - Early OctoberTraffic impacts:Lane closure on I-41/894 North and South (two lanes remain open in each direction), the I-94 West to I-41/894 South System Ramp in the Zoo Interchange remains closed, National Avenue Entrance Ramp to I-41/894 South closes.Openings:I-94 West to I-41/894 South System Ramp and National Avenue Southbound Entrance Ramp reopen in late-June 2018.I-41/894 South reopens to 4 lanes late August and I-41/894 North reopens to 4 lanes in Early October.
Pictures show dead animal stuck to fuselage of plane after bird strike; aircraft landed safely
MIAMI -- An American Airlines flight landed safely Tuesday, November 14th after a bird strike.The plane landed without issue and was able to taxi to the gate.Unlike in most of these cases, the dead animal remained on the side of the plane!Pictures show the bird stuck to the front of the fuselage.Animal Services was called in to remove the bird.Fortunately, no one was hurt.
MIAMI -- An American Airlines flight landed safely Tuesday, November 14th after a bird strike.The plane landed without issue and was able to taxi to the gate.Unlike in most of these cases, the dead animal remained on the side of the plane!Pictures show the bird stuck to the front of the fuselage.Animal Services was called in to remove the bird.Fortunately, no one was hurt.
Watch: MCTS bus driver honored for finding lost, cold 5-year-old boy
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus driver Karen Martinez-Casper is being recognized for finding a lost and cold 5-year-old boy.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus driver Karen Martinez-Casper is being recognized for finding a lost and cold 5-year-old boy.
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Overnight full closures: Zoo Interchange construction that could impact your commute
MILWAUKEE -- The Zoo Interchange project continues.
MILWAUKEE -- The Zoo Interchange project continues.
Watch: Crash closes all lanes of I-94 WB at WIS 164 near Pewaukee
PEWAUKEE -- A crash Tuesday night, November 7th has closed all lanes of I-94 westbound at WIS 164 -- near Pewaukee.Westbound traffic is exiting at County Highway F, DOT officials said.The crash happened shortly before 9:00 p.m.An investigation is ongoing.
PEWAUKEE -- A crash Tuesday night, November 7th has closed all lanes of I-94 westbound at WIS 164 -- near Pewaukee.Westbound traffic is exiting at County Highway F, DOT officials said.The crash happened shortly before 9:00 p.m.An investigation is ongoing.
Zoo Interchange: 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.
New 'Ride MCTS' mobile app allows you to plan and pay for your trip
MILWAUKEE -- The future of transit is here.
MILWAUKEE -- The future of transit is here.
63-year-old man arrested for allegedly smoking crack on MCTS bus
BROWN DEER -- Brown Deer police arrested a man for allegedly smoking crack on a Milwaukee County Transit System bus.It happened Monday, October 30th.According to police, the bus driver called police and reported a passenger was smoking crack.Police arrested a 63-year-old man who was in possession of a crack pipe.He was booked, cited and released and a report was filed.
BROWN DEER -- Brown Deer police arrested a man for allegedly smoking crack on a Milwaukee County Transit System bus.It happened Monday, October 30th.According to police, the bus driver called police and reported a passenger was smoking crack.Police arrested a 63-year-old man who was in possession of a crack pipe.He was booked, cited and released and a report was filed.
Major milestone: A look at the upcoming changes to the Zoo Interchange
MILWAUKEE -- Jason Roselle with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp to about the upcoming construction that could impact your commute.Overnight last night (Thursday 10/26)A major milestone traffic switch was completed that shifted traffic onto the new lanes of I-94 West and the I-94 West exit ramp to WIS 100 opened at 5AM this morning (Including access from the I-41/894 North to I-94 West and I-41 South to I-94 West system ramps)The WIS 100 entrance ramp to I-94 West also opened this morning (Friday)Next week just one closure for the Zoo Interchange to be aware of:Monday, October 30Overnight Full Closure I-41/894 North at National Avenue for traffic switch - 10PM - 5AM
MILWAUKEE -- Jason Roselle with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp to about the upcoming construction that could impact your commute.Overnight last night (Thursday 10/26)A major milestone traffic switch was completed that shifted traffic onto the new lanes of I-94 West and the I-94 West exit ramp to WIS 100 opened at 5AM this morning (Including access from the I-41/894 North to I-94 West and I-41 South to I-94 West system ramps)The WIS 100 entrance ramp to I-94 West also opened this morning (Friday)Next week just one closure for the Zoo Interchange to be aware of:Monday, October 30Overnight Full Closure I-41/894 North at National Avenue for traffic switch - 10PM - 5AM