Iowa businessmen sue United Airlines over death of giant rabbit after flight from London to Chicago
IOWA -- A group of Iowa businessmen filed a lawsuit Wednesday against United Airlines over the death of a giant rabbit after a flight from London to Chicago.The businessmen filed the lawsuit more than three months after airline workers found the continental rabbit named Simon dead on April 20.
IOWA -- A group of Iowa businessmen filed a lawsuit Wednesday against United Airlines over the death of a giant rabbit after a flight from London to Chicago.The businessmen filed the lawsuit more than three months after airline workers found the continental rabbit named Simon dead on April 20.
"That’s probably what saved my life:” Heart attack victim thankful for flight delay
MILWAUKEE -- For most people, a flight delay is a frustrating pain.
MILWAUKEE -- For most people, a flight delay is a frustrating pain.
Southwest flight from MKE-DAL delayed due to "disruptive passenger"
MILWAUKEE -- A Southwest flight headed to Dallas, Texas from Milwaukee's General Mitchell International Airport was delayed Monday, July 24th due to a disruptive passenger.According to Southwest officials, it happened on board Flight 3254 MKE-DAL.All passengers were removed from the flight and law enforcement met the flight to investigate.We're told the plane was delayed by about an hour.
MILWAUKEE -- A Southwest flight headed to Dallas, Texas from Milwaukee's General Mitchell International Airport was delayed Monday, July 24th due to a disruptive passenger.According to Southwest officials, it happened on board Flight 3254 MKE-DAL.All passengers were removed from the flight and law enforcement met the flight to investigate.We're told the plane was delayed by about an hour.
Watch: Crash blocks 2 lanes on I-94 EB at Waukesha/Milwaukee County line; creates heavy delays
MILWAUKEE -- A crash closed the two left lanes of I-94 EB at the Milwaukee/Waukesha County line Sunday afternoon, July 23rd.It happened around 4:00 p.m.Officials with the DOT advised motorists to use an alternate route.
MILWAUKEE -- A crash closed the two left lanes of I-94 EB at the Milwaukee/Waukesha County line Sunday afternoon, July 23rd.It happened around 4:00 p.m.Officials with the DOT advised motorists to use an alternate route.
Weird Florida mystery: 15 pounds of frozen sausage lands on home; "It had to fall from the sky"
DEERFIELD BEACH, Florida -- Meat falling from the sky is weird, even by Florida standards.But that's what happened at 4:00 a.m. Saturday, July 15th when a 15-pound (6.8-kilogram) bag of frozen pork landed on the Deerfield Beach home of Travis Adair and his family.Adair said Thursday that the package hit his roof with a "big bang." He thought it was thunder, but his wife Jennie later went outside and found two bundles next to the house.
DEERFIELD BEACH, Florida -- Meat falling from the sky is weird, even by Florida standards.But that's what happened at 4:00 a.m. Saturday, July 15th when a 15-pound (6.8-kilogram) bag of frozen pork landed on the Deerfield Beach home of Travis Adair and his family.Adair said Thursday that the package hit his roof with a "big bang." He thought it was thunder, but his wife Jennie later went outside and found two bundles next to the house.
Attention drivers: Upcoming closures in Zoo Interchange could impact your commute
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Luck with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the upcoming road construction that could impact your commute.Friday, July 14Overnight Full Closure I-94 West at the Zoo Interchange for equipment mobilization- 11PM - 6AMMonday, July 17 and Tuesday, July 18Overnight Full Closure I-41 South at Bluemound Road for staining - 10PM - 5AMOvernight Full Closure I-94 West at the Zoo Interchange for overhang work - 10PM - 5AMWednesday, July 19Overnight Full Closure I-94 West at the Zoo Interchange for overhang work - 11PM - 4:30AMOvernight Full Closure I-41/894 North at Greenfield Avenue for decking - 11PM - 4:30AMThursday, July 20Overnight Full Closure I-41/894 North at Greenfield Avenue for decking - 11PM - 4:30AMOvernight Full Closure I-94 West at the Zoo Interchange for girder erection - 11PM - 4:30AM
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Luck with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the upcoming road construction that could impact your commute.Friday, July 14Overnight Full Closure I-94 West at the Zoo Interchange for equipment mobilization- 11PM - 6AMMonday, July 17 and Tuesday, July 18Overnight Full Closure I-41 South at Bluemound Road for staining - 10PM - 5AMOvernight Full Closure I-94 West at the Zoo Interchange for overhang work - 10PM - 5AMWednesday, July 19Overnight Full Closure I-94 West at the Zoo Interchange for overhang work - 11PM - 4:30AMOvernight Full Closure I-41/894 North at Greenfield Avenue for decking - 11PM - 4:30AMThursday, July 20Overnight Full Closure I-41/894 North at Greenfield Avenue for decking - 11PM - 4:30AMOvernight Full Closure I-94 West at the Zoo Interchange for girder erection - 11PM - 4:30AM
All clear: Lanes of I-94 EB reopen following multi-vehicle crash near Delafield
DELAFIELD -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) says all eastbound lanes of I-94 have reopened following a multi-vehicle crash.Officials took an estimated two hours to clear the scene.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
DELAFIELD -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) says all eastbound lanes of I-94 have reopened following a multi-vehicle crash.Officials took an estimated two hours to clear the scene.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
WisDOT: June traffic crashes claim 59 lives in the state
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) announced on Tuesday, July 11th that 59 people died in Wisconsin traffic crashes last month – three more compared to June of last year and five above the five-year average for the month of June.The safest month of June occurred in 2015 with 44 fatalities, and the deadliest June was in 1956 with 115 fatalities.Officials say through the first half of this year, Wisconsin recorded 271 traffic deaths including 31 pedestrians, 29 motorcyclists and one bicyclist.
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) announced on Tuesday, July 11th that 59 people died in Wisconsin traffic crashes last month – three more compared to June of last year and five above the five-year average for the month of June.The safest month of June occurred in 2015 with 44 fatalities, and the deadliest June was in 1956 with 115 fatalities.Officials say through the first half of this year, Wisconsin recorded 271 traffic deaths including 31 pedestrians, 29 motorcyclists and one bicyclist.
Watch: MCTS bus driver avoids very close call with distracted driver
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is praising one of their drivers for her quick actions.MCTS driver, Danita Wilson, was traveling on her route with a crowded bus when a large truck ran a red light.The bus company posted a video of Danita's quick actions to their Facebook page.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is praising one of their drivers for her quick actions.MCTS driver, Danita Wilson, was traveling on her route with a crowded bus when a large truck ran a red light.The bus company posted a video of Danita's quick actions to their Facebook page.
Overnight full closures: List of upcoming construction that may impact your commute
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Luck with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the upcoming construction that may impact your commute.Friday, July 7Overnight Full Closure I-94 East at HWY 100 for pier work - 1AM - 6AM (Saturday)Overnight Full Closure I-94 West at the Zoo Interchange for overhang work - 1AM - 6AM (Saturday)(Includes overnight full closure of system ramps -I-41 South to I-94 East, I-41 South to I-94 West and I-94 East to I-41 South)Monday, July 10 and Tuesday, July 11Overnight Full Closure I-41 South full closure at Bluemound Road - 10PM - 5AM(Includes I-94 East to I-41 South system ramp closure)
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Luck with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the upcoming construction that may impact your commute.Friday, July 7Overnight Full Closure I-94 East at HWY 100 for pier work - 1AM - 6AM (Saturday)Overnight Full Closure I-94 West at the Zoo Interchange for overhang work - 1AM - 6AM (Saturday)(Includes overnight full closure of system ramps -I-41 South to I-94 East, I-41 South to I-94 West and I-94 East to I-41 South)Monday, July 10 and Tuesday, July 11Overnight Full Closure I-41 South full closure at Bluemound Road - 10PM - 5AM(Includes I-94 East to I-41 South system ramp closure)
Not sure how to get to Summerfest? MCTS offers plenty of options
MILWAUKEE -- One of the more efficient and stress-free ways to get to Summerfest is by bus.
MILWAUKEE -- One of the more efficient and stress-free ways to get to Summerfest is by bus.
WisDOT launches State Farm Safety Patrol, free roadway assistance to motorists in need
MILWAUKEE -- While most drivers hope to avoid breakdowns on the highway, Gadiel Romero seeks them out.“Looking for flat tires, out of fuel.
MILWAUKEE -- While most drivers hope to avoid breakdowns on the highway, Gadiel Romero seeks them out.“Looking for flat tires, out of fuel.
Watch: Crash involving 3 vehicles creates "severe" backups on I-94 EB, east of Elm Grove Road
WAUKESHA -- A crash involving three vehicles has led to backups on I-94 EB, east of Elm Grove Road near Waukesha on Sunday afternoon, June 25th.It happened around 3:30 p.m.The two right lanes have been shut down as a result of the crash.
WAUKESHA -- A crash involving three vehicles has led to backups on I-94 EB, east of Elm Grove Road near Waukesha on Sunday afternoon, June 25th.It happened around 3:30 p.m.The two right lanes have been shut down as a result of the crash.
Overnight full closures: List of road closures scheduled for the coming week
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Luck with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the upcoming construction that could impact your commute.The following overnight closures are scheduled for the coming week:Friday, June 23Overnight Full Closure I-41/894 North at Greenfield Avenue for girder erection - 11 p.m. - 6 a.m.Overnight Full Closure I-94 West at the Zoo Interchange for girder erection - 11 p.m. - 6 a.m.Monday, June 26Overnight Full Closure I-41 South at Bluemound Road for traffic switch - 10 p.m. - 5 a.m.Overnight Full Closure I-94 West at the Zoo Interchange for traffic switch - 10 p.m. - 5 a.m.Tuesday, June 27Overnight Full Closure I-41/894 North at Greenfield Avenue for overhang work - 10 p.m. - 5 a.m.Overnight Full Closure I-41 South at Bluemound Road for overhang work - 10 p.m. - 5 a.m.Wednesday, June 28Overnight Full I-41/894 North at Greenfield Avenue for overhang work - 11 p.m. - 5 a.m.-I-94 East full closure at HWY 100 for overhang work - 1 a.m. - 5 a.m.Thursday, June 29Overnight Full Closure I-41/894 North at Greenfield Avenue for overhang work - 11 p.m. - 5 a.m.Overnight Full Closure I-41 South at Bluemound Road for overhang work - 1 a.m. - 5 a.m.(includes closure of I-94 East to I-41 North system ramp for overhang work - 1 a.m. - 5 a.m.
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Luck with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the upcoming construction that could impact your commute.The following overnight closures are scheduled for the coming week:Friday, June 23Overnight Full Closure I-41/894 North at Greenfield Avenue for girder erection - 11 p.m. - 6 a.m.Overnight Full Closure I-94 West at the Zoo Interchange for girder erection - 11 p.m. - 6 a.m.Monday, June 26Overnight Full Closure I-41 South at Bluemound Road for traffic switch - 10 p.m. - 5 a.m.Overnight Full Closure I-94 West at the Zoo Interchange for traffic switch - 10 p.m. - 5 a.m.Tuesday, June 27Overnight Full Closure I-41/894 North at Greenfield Avenue for overhang work - 10 p.m. - 5 a.m.Overnight Full Closure I-41 South at Bluemound Road for overhang work - 10 p.m. - 5 a.m.Wednesday, June 28Overnight Full I-41/894 North at Greenfield Avenue for overhang work - 11 p.m. - 5 a.m.-I-94 East full closure at HWY 100 for overhang work - 1 a.m. - 5 a.m.Thursday, June 29Overnight Full Closure I-41/894 North at Greenfield Avenue for overhang work - 11 p.m. - 5 a.m.Overnight Full Closure I-41 South at Bluemound Road for overhang work - 1 a.m. - 5 a.m.(includes closure of I-94 East to I-41 North system ramp for overhang work - 1 a.m. - 5 a.m.
Allegiant announces nonstop flights starting at $35 from MKE to 5 warm-weather destinations
MILWAUKEE -- A new airline will soon begin service out of Milwaukee's General Mitchell International Airport.
MILWAUKEE -- A new airline will soon begin service out of Milwaukee's General Mitchell International Airport.
Book now! Southwest celebrates birthday with fares as low as $49 one-way out of Milwaukee!
MILWAUKEE -- Southwest Airlines is celebrating its birthday with a big sale!
MILWAUKEE -- Southwest Airlines is celebrating its birthday with a big sale!
Milwaukee County Transit System: Changes on the horizon for GO Pass holders
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) issued a reminder on Friday, June 9th for GO Pass holders who were informed last month that they are no longer eligible for the program -- and the last day to use their card is Sunday, June 11th.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) issued a reminder on Friday, June 9th for GO Pass holders who were informed last month that they are no longer eligible for the program -- and the last day to use their card is Sunday, June 11th.
Alaska Airlines launches non-stop service to Portland out of Mitchell Airport
MILWAUKEE -- Alaska Airlines has launched a new route from General Mitchell International Airport, with daily non-stop service to Portland, Oregon.The seasonal flights run through August 26th.The flights will be operated with spacious Wi-Fi equipped Embraer E175 jets, featuring 12 seats in first class, 12 seats in premium class, and 52 seats in the main cabin.
MILWAUKEE -- Alaska Airlines has launched a new route from General Mitchell International Airport, with daily non-stop service to Portland, Oregon.The seasonal flights run through August 26th.The flights will be operated with spacious Wi-Fi equipped Embraer E175 jets, featuring 12 seats in first class, 12 seats in premium class, and 52 seats in the main cabin.