United joins Delta in tightening rules for comfort animals
DALLAS — United Airlines wants to see more paperwork before passengers fly with an emotional-support animal — and don't even try to bring a peacock on board.The airline announced Thursday that it will tighten rules starting March 1.
DALLAS — United Airlines wants to see more paperwork before passengers fly with an emotional-support animal — and don't even try to bring a peacock on board.The airline announced Thursday that it will tighten rules starting March 1.
Artist, her emotional support peacock denied entry on flight
NEWARK, N.J. — A United Airlines passenger who tried to take her emotional support peacock with her on a cross-country flight has had the bird turned away by the airline because of health and safety concerns.New York City-based photographer and performance artist Ventiko says she bought a ticket for her peacock, Dexter, so he would have his own seat on Sunday's flight from New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport to Los Angeles.A spokeswoman for Chicago-based United says the peacock didn't meet guidelines for several reasons, including its size and weight.
NEWARK, N.J. — A United Airlines passenger who tried to take her emotional support peacock with her on a cross-country flight has had the bird turned away by the airline because of health and safety concerns.New York City-based photographer and performance artist Ventiko says she bought a ticket for her peacock, Dexter, so he would have his own seat on Sunday's flight from New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport to Los Angeles.A spokeswoman for Chicago-based United says the peacock didn't meet guidelines for several reasons, including its size and weight.
'She's having a seizure:' MCTS driver comforts terrified 6-year-old after woman passed out in front of bus
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Transit System on Tuesday, Jan. 30 shared another video showing a bus driver who jumped into action to help during a difficult situation.According to MCTS, as Michelle Mixon was driving her bus near 76th and Mill, she came upon a frightening scene.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Transit System on Tuesday, Jan. 30 shared another video showing a bus driver who jumped into action to help during a difficult situation.According to MCTS, as Michelle Mixon was driving her bus near 76th and Mill, she came upon a frightening scene.
MCTS security officer hit, spit on by 2 passengers
MILWAUKEE -- A 16-year-old girl was taken into custody after police say she hit a Milwaukee County Transit System security officer.
MILWAUKEE -- A 16-year-old girl was taken into custody after police say she hit a Milwaukee County Transit System security officer.
West Allis man arrested for OWI, 4th offense after vehicle found abandoned on I-41 in Slinger
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A West Allis man, 35, was arrested Saturday, Jan. 20 for his fourth OWI offense.According to WisDOT officials, the arrest happened after a crash on I-41 near Scenic Dr.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A West Allis man, 35, was arrested Saturday, Jan. 20 for his fourth OWI offense.According to WisDOT officials, the arrest happened after a crash on I-41 near Scenic Dr.
"I need you to help me:" MCTS bus driver helps lost, cold 10-year-old boy
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus driver Brandon Weathers is being recognized for helping a lost and cold 10-year-old boy.Weathers was driving his bus route when he spotted a little boy all alone.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus driver Brandon Weathers is being recognized for helping a lost and cold 10-year-old boy.Weathers was driving his bus route when he spotted a little boy all alone.
Construction update: The road work that 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.
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.
"Tough decisions:" 9 MCTS bus routes being eliminated due to budget cuts
MILWAUKEE -- Bus route cuts are coming to the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS).
MILWAUKEE -- Bus route cuts are coming to the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS).
"I think I'm going into labor:" MCTS driver honored for helping pregnant woman until ambulance arrived
MILWAUKEE — A Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) driver is being praised for her great work helping a pregnant woman in labor.According to MCTS, driver Tayetta Currin was traveling on her bus route on Christmas Eve when she spotted a woman walking near the street who looked like she needed help.Currin quickly stopped, pulled over and spoke to the woman -- who indicated she was 7 months pregnant.
MILWAUKEE — A Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) driver is being praised for her great work helping a pregnant woman in labor.According to MCTS, driver Tayetta Currin was traveling on her bus route on Christmas Eve when she spotted a woman walking near the street who looked like she needed help.Currin quickly stopped, pulled over and spoke to the woman -- who indicated she was 7 months pregnant.
Denver-to-Hawaii flight diverted after toilet troubles on plane
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - Toilet troubles caused a United Airlines flight from Denver to Hawaii to divert back to land when they were halfway over the Pacific Ocean.The issue doubled the flight time and cut passengers' vacations short.“Everyone was disgusted,” passenger Rich Anderson told KDVR.United Flight 1219 departed Denver at 11:40 a.m. Sunday.
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - Toilet troubles caused a United Airlines flight from Denver to Hawaii to divert back to land when they were halfway over the Pacific Ocean.The issue doubled the flight time and cut passengers' vacations short.“Everyone was disgusted,” passenger Rich Anderson told KDVR.United Flight 1219 departed Denver at 11:40 a.m. Sunday.
Jackknifed semi temporarily blocks I-41 NB near Highway 60 in Washington Co.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- The left lane of northbound I-41 was temporarily blocked near Highway 60 due to a jackknifed semi on Monday morning, Jan. 15.But by 10:20 a.m., officials had cleared the wreckage from the roadway -- and traffic began to return to normal.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- The left lane of northbound I-41 was temporarily blocked near Highway 60 due to a jackknifed semi on Monday morning, Jan. 15.But by 10:20 a.m., officials had cleared the wreckage from the roadway -- and traffic began to return to normal.
SkyWest purchases 200,000 square foot double hangar at Mitchell Airport
MILWAUKEE -- SkyWest Airlines on Thursday, Jan. 11 became the new owner of a large hangar complex near General Mitchell International Airport.SkyWest bought the double hangar, which is nearly 200,000 square feet.
MILWAUKEE -- SkyWest Airlines on Thursday, Jan. 11 became the new owner of a large hangar complex near General Mitchell International Airport.SkyWest bought the double hangar, which is nearly 200,000 square feet.
In anticipation of Foxconn, work begins on Frontage Road off I-94 in Racine County
RACINE COUNTY -- Crews began work Wednesday, Jan. 10 on the reconstruction of a Frontage Road off I-94 in Racine County, with road closures put into place.The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) has placed ads requesting bids to complete resurfacing work on WIS 20.
RACINE COUNTY -- Crews began work Wednesday, Jan. 10 on the reconstruction of a Frontage Road off I-94 in Racine County, with road closures put into place.The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) has placed ads requesting bids to complete resurfacing work on WIS 20.
Anticipating Foxconn: Pace of road construction on Racine County roads now accelerating
STURTEVANT -- Construction work on the I-94 frontage roads in Racine County is now officially underway.
STURTEVANT -- Construction work on the I-94 frontage roads in Racine County is now officially underway.
Frontage road work begins for Foxconn plant; traffic not affected on I-94
RACINE — The first major construction work related to the Foxconn Technology Group development begins Monday in Racine County when frontage roads along Interstate 94 will be upgraded.The Wisconsin Department of Transportation says the east and west frontage roads between Highway 20 and Highway KR will be reconstructed.
RACINE — The first major construction work related to the Foxconn Technology Group development begins Monday in Racine County when frontage roads along Interstate 94 will be upgraded.The Wisconsin Department of Transportation says the east and west frontage roads between Highway 20 and Highway KR will be reconstructed.
Ex-Sheriff David Clarke says he is making media "taste their own blood" after FBI investigation
MILWAUKEE -- Former Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke says he is making the media "taste their own blood" after it was revealed that Clarke had been under the FBI's scrutiny early last year.
MILWAUKEE -- Former Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke says he is making the media "taste their own blood" after it was revealed that Clarke had been under the FBI's scrutiny early last year.
All clear: All NB lanes on I-41 reopen at 124th Street following multi-vehicle crash
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- All lanes are now clear after a multi-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon, December 30th closed all lanes of I-41 northbound at 124th Street -- near Menomonee Falls.The Wisconsin Department of Transportation reported this crash around 11:00 a.m.Waukesha County Sheriff's Department said six vehicles were involved in the crash.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- All lanes are now clear after a multi-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon, December 30th closed all lanes of I-41 northbound at 124th Street -- near Menomonee Falls.The Wisconsin Department of Transportation reported this crash around 11:00 a.m.Waukesha County Sheriff's Department said six vehicles were involved in the crash.
SkyWest flight diverted to Milwaukee airport over possible mechanical issues
MILWAUKEE -- A spokesman with Mitchell International Airport told FOX6 News Thursday morning, December 28th that a SkyWest flight from Iowa to Michigan was diverted to Milwaukee's airport due to a possible mechanical issue.The SkyWest Airlines Flight (4699) was headed to Detroit from Cedar Rapids.The plane was able to land safely -- and crews are checking out the aircraft to make sure there aren't any issues.
MILWAUKEE -- A spokesman with Mitchell International Airport told FOX6 News Thursday morning, December 28th that a SkyWest flight from Iowa to Michigan was diverted to Milwaukee's airport due to a possible mechanical issue.The SkyWest Airlines Flight (4699) was headed to Detroit from Cedar Rapids.The plane was able to land safely -- and crews are checking out the aircraft to make sure there aren't any issues.
United Airlines apologizes to passenger who accused airline of giving 1st-class seat to congresswoman
HOUSTON — United Airlines has apologized and given a $500 travel voucher to a passenger who accused the airline of giving her first-class seat to U.S. Rep.
HOUSTON — United Airlines has apologized and given a $500 travel voucher to a passenger who accused the airline of giving her first-class seat to U.S. Rep.