Watch: Bus driver hailed for helping man who had fallen, couldn't get back to his walker
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is hailing another one of its bus drivers for going above and beyond the call of duty.Latasha James was recently driving on 27th St.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is hailing another one of its bus drivers for going above and beyond the call of duty.Latasha James was recently driving on 27th St.
Overnight full closures: A look at 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.Saturday Morning (9/16) Ramp Closures for Al's Run:The I-794 East and I-794 West exit ramps to Lincoln Memorial Drive will be closed from 6am to 1pmThe I-794 East exit ramp to Jackson/ Van Buren will be closed from 6am to 1pmIf people are heading to the lakefront they will want to exit early at 13th or at St.
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Luck with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the upcoming construction that could impact your commute.Saturday Morning (9/16) Ramp Closures for Al's Run:The I-794 East and I-794 West exit ramps to Lincoln Memorial Drive will be closed from 6am to 1pmThe I-794 East exit ramp to Jackson/ Van Buren will be closed from 6am to 1pmIf people are heading to the lakefront they will want to exit early at 13th or at St.
Director of General Mitchell International Airport has been fired
MILWAUKEE -- The director of General Mitchell International Airport has been fired.Officials said Thursday, September 14th Ismael Bonilla was let go after an investigation found he used privileged information to financially benefit former co-workers.In a statement, Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele said:
MILWAUKEE -- The director of General Mitchell International Airport has been fired.Officials said Thursday, September 14th Ismael Bonilla was let go after an investigation found he used privileged information to financially benefit former co-workers.In a statement, Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele said:
"Flipped over on its top:" Multi-vehicle crash on I-43 causes major backups
MILWAUKEE -- A crash involving multiple vehicles, including a semi, shut down I-43 northbound near Hampton Avenue for nearly five hours Friday afternoon, September 1st.
MILWAUKEE -- A crash involving multiple vehicles, including a semi, shut down I-43 northbound near Hampton Avenue for nearly five hours Friday afternoon, September 1st.
WisDOT: Construction updates that will impact commute
MILWAUKEE -- Construction is picking up!
MILWAUKEE -- Construction is picking up!
Major milestone: Core of Zoo Interchange Project 1 year from completion
MILWAUKEE -- The core of the Zoo Interchange Project is a year away from being completed.WisDOT officials provided an update Wednesday, August 30th on the massive undertaking, showing off the future northbound off-ramp to Bluemound Road.Once the core is complete, WisDOT officials said a lot of the congestion you may see driving through the area should be alleviated."In order to fit in all the different ramps and all the different lanes to add capacity to the interchange within the existing footprint that we had, we kind of had to go over the top of each other and underneath each other," Jason Roselle, WisDOT construction supervisor said.
MILWAUKEE -- The core of the Zoo Interchange Project is a year away from being completed.WisDOT officials provided an update Wednesday, August 30th on the massive undertaking, showing off the future northbound off-ramp to Bluemound Road.Once the core is complete, WisDOT officials said a lot of the congestion you may see driving through the area should be alleviated."In order to fit in all the different ramps and all the different lanes to add capacity to the interchange within the existing footprint that we had, we kind of had to go over the top of each other and underneath each other," Jason Roselle, WisDOT construction supervisor said.
Overnight full closures: The upcoming construction that could impact your commute
MILWAUKEE -- Mark Klipstein with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the upcoming construction that could impact your commute.Friday, August 18I-41 South Overnight Full Closure at Bluemound for decking 11pm - 6amWednesday, August 23I-94 West Overnight Full Closure at Zoo Interchange for traffic switch 10pm - 5amI-94 East Overnight Full Closure at Moorland for traffic switch 11pm - 4:30amThursday, August 24I-94 West Overnight Full Closure at Zoo Interchange for decking 11pm - 4:30amI-41 North Overnight Full Closure at North Avenue for Meinecke Street Bridge Repair11pm-4:30 amMarquette InterchangeMonday, August 21Overnight Full Closure Marquette interchange System ramp I-43 South to I-794 East for bridge deck overlays 9:30pm - 5amTuesday, August 22 - Thursday, August 24Overnight Full Closure Marquette interchange System ramps I-43 South to I-794 East and I-94 West to I-43 North or bridge deck overlays 9:30pm - 5am
MILWAUKEE -- Mark Klipstein with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the upcoming construction that could impact your commute.Friday, August 18I-41 South Overnight Full Closure at Bluemound for decking 11pm - 6amWednesday, August 23I-94 West Overnight Full Closure at Zoo Interchange for traffic switch 10pm - 5amI-94 East Overnight Full Closure at Moorland for traffic switch 11pm - 4:30amThursday, August 24I-94 West Overnight Full Closure at Zoo Interchange for decking 11pm - 4:30amI-41 North Overnight Full Closure at North Avenue for Meinecke Street Bridge Repair11pm-4:30 amMarquette InterchangeMonday, August 21Overnight Full Closure Marquette interchange System ramp I-43 South to I-794 East for bridge deck overlays 9:30pm - 5amTuesday, August 22 - Thursday, August 24Overnight Full Closure Marquette interchange System ramps I-43 South to I-794 East and I-94 West to I-43 North or bridge deck overlays 9:30pm - 5am
"Shook my heart for the day:" MCTS driver helps kids who ran into traffic
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) driver is being praised for his quick actions while on the job.According to MCTS, driver Luther Williamson was traveling his bus route when three children raced into the street in front of his bus.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) driver is being praised for his quick actions while on the job.According to MCTS, driver Luther Williamson was traveling his bus route when three children raced into the street in front of his bus.
Attention drivers: Changes are coming to the Zoo Interchange
Construction is picking up with changes to coming to I-94 and the Zoo Interchange.
Construction is picking up with changes to coming to I-94 and the Zoo Interchange.
Watch: Crash blocks all SB lanes of WIS 38 near Air Cargo Way in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- A crash blocked all southbound lanes of WIS 38 near Air Cargo Way in Milwaukee Saturday, August 5th.It's unclear what may have caused the crash, or whether there were any injuries.It happened around 8:45 p.m.The scene was cleared by 9:30 p.m.An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the crash.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates.
MILWAUKEE -- A crash blocked all southbound lanes of WIS 38 near Air Cargo Way in Milwaukee Saturday, August 5th.It's unclear what may have caused the crash, or whether there were any injuries.It happened around 8:45 p.m.The scene was cleared by 9:30 p.m.An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the crash.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates.
13 hurt in 3 separate crashes involving 10 total vehicles on I-94 near Lake Mills
LAKE MILLS -- Thirteen people were hurt in three separate crashes involving a total of 10 vehicles on I-94 near Lake Mills Saturday, August 5th.It began with a crash around 8:30 a.m. on I-94 westbound near Mile Marker 254.According to WMTV, Jefferson County sheriff's officials and Lake Mills authorities responded to the crash, which involved 13 injuries.
LAKE MILLS -- Thirteen people were hurt in three separate crashes involving a total of 10 vehicles on I-94 near Lake Mills Saturday, August 5th.It began with a crash around 8:30 a.m. on I-94 westbound near Mile Marker 254.According to WMTV, Jefferson County sheriff's officials and Lake Mills authorities responded to the crash, which involved 13 injuries.
All clear: Crash temporarily shuts down multiple lanes on I-94 at County K in Racine Co.
RACINE COUNTY -- The two left lanes on southbound I-94 were temporarily closed at County K due to a crash Friday morning, August 4th.The left lane on northbound I-94 was also closed due to the crash.Backups in excess of three miles were seen in both directions.The crash scene has since cleared, but it took about two hours for traffic to return to normal.
RACINE COUNTY -- The two left lanes on southbound I-94 were temporarily closed at County K due to a crash Friday morning, August 4th.The left lane on northbound I-94 was also closed due to the crash.Backups in excess of three miles were seen in both directions.The crash scene has since cleared, but it took about two hours for traffic to return to normal.
Construction is picking up: Changes coming to I-94, Zoo Interchange
MILWAUKEE -- Construction is really pickup up -- with changes coming to I-94 and the Zoo Interchange.
MILWAUKEE -- Construction is really pickup up -- with changes coming to I-94 and the Zoo Interchange.
Brew City Brand opens new location at Milwaukee Airport
MILWAUKEE -- Brew City Brand had their grand opening ceremony for their new kiosk location at the General Mitchell Airport in Milwaukee, Thursday August 3rd.The company offers Milwaukee-branded apparel and other Milwaukee-theme merchandise for passengers traveling through Milwaukee's airport.
MILWAUKEE -- Brew City Brand had their grand opening ceremony for their new kiosk location at the General Mitchell Airport in Milwaukee, Thursday August 3rd.The company offers Milwaukee-branded apparel and other Milwaukee-theme merchandise for passengers traveling through Milwaukee's airport.
DOT delays Zoo Interchange bids as state lawmakers put budget talks on back burner
MADISON -- The state Department of Transportation has scrapped new bids on the massive Zoo Interchange project as lawmakers put the long-delayed state budget on the back burner and focus on Foxconn incentives instead.
MADISON -- The state Department of Transportation has scrapped new bids on the massive Zoo Interchange project as lawmakers put the long-delayed state budget on the back burner and focus on Foxconn incentives instead.
MCTS to unveil new route to State Fair by giving away free cream puffs
MILWAUKEE -- MCTS on Tuesday, August 1st will unveil the brand-new Cream Puff Line to State Fair with free cream puffs.According to a press release, the Cream Puff Line runs only during State Fair.
MILWAUKEE -- MCTS on Tuesday, August 1st will unveil the brand-new Cream Puff Line to State Fair with free cream puffs.According to a press release, the Cream Puff Line runs only during State Fair.
Full closure: DOT to begin work on park and ride at I-43 and Ozaukee County C
OZAUKEE COUNTY -- On Monday, August 7, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will begin work on a park and ride, the final of ten lots being rehabilitated in southeastern Wisconsin.More information about this project can be found here.
OZAUKEE COUNTY -- On Monday, August 7, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will begin work on a park and ride, the final of ten lots being rehabilitated in southeastern Wisconsin.More information about this project can be found here.
Attention drivers: These system ramp closures that could impact your commute
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Luck with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about upcoming construction that could impact your commute.Monday (7/31)- the Zoo Int N-E system ramp will be closed overnight for steel painting.- the Zoo Int N-W system ramp will be closed overnight for steel painting.- the Zoo Int S-W system ramp will be closed overnight for staining.Tuesday (8/1)- the Zoo Int W-N system ramp will be closed overnight for staining.- the Zoo Int N-E system ramp will be closed overnight for steel painting.- the Zoo Int N-W system ramp will be closed overnight for steel painting.Wednesday (8/2)- the Zoo Int W-N system ramp will be closed overnight for staining.- the Zoo Int S-W system ramp will be closed overnight for a deck pour.
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Luck with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about upcoming construction that could impact your commute.Monday (7/31)- the Zoo Int N-E system ramp will be closed overnight for steel painting.- the Zoo Int N-W system ramp will be closed overnight for steel painting.- the Zoo Int S-W system ramp will be closed overnight for staining.Tuesday (8/1)- the Zoo Int W-N system ramp will be closed overnight for staining.- the Zoo Int N-E system ramp will be closed overnight for steel painting.- the Zoo Int N-W system ramp will be closed overnight for steel painting.Wednesday (8/2)- the Zoo Int W-N system ramp will be closed overnight for staining.- the Zoo Int S-W system ramp will be closed overnight for a deck pour.
MKE to HOU: Southwest Airlines adds new non-stop service between Mitchell Airport, Houston
MILWAUKEE -- Southwest Airlines is adding new non-stop service between General Mitchell International Airport and William Hobby Airport in Houston, Texas.“Houston is an important business and leisure market from MKE, and this new nonstop service will allow more travelers to fly to Houston from our hometown airport,” County Executive Chris Abele said in a press release. “These new flights also allow for easy connections to Latin America and the Caribbean via Southwest’s new international gateway at Houston’s Hobby Airport.”According to that release, the new daily non-stop flights begin March 8th and will operate year-round on full-size Boeing 737 jets featuring two free checked bags and no change fees.
MILWAUKEE -- Southwest Airlines is adding new non-stop service between General Mitchell International Airport and William Hobby Airport in Houston, Texas.“Houston is an important business and leisure market from MKE, and this new nonstop service will allow more travelers to fly to Houston from our hometown airport,” County Executive Chris Abele said in a press release. “These new flights also allow for easy connections to Latin America and the Caribbean via Southwest’s new international gateway at Houston’s Hobby Airport.”According to that release, the new daily non-stop flights begin March 8th and will operate year-round on full-size Boeing 737 jets featuring two free checked bags and no change fees.