Long term full closure: A look at the upcoming construction that could impact your commute
MILWAUKEE -- The summer construction season is warming up.
MILWAUKEE -- The summer construction season is warming up.
Drivers take note: US 45 and County C intersection in Kenosha County to close for construction
KENOSHA COUNTY -- Drivers in Kenosha County take note: on the morning of Wednesday, May 31st, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is scheduled to begin a 14-day full closure of the intersection of US 45 and County C in Kenosha County.
KENOSHA COUNTY -- Drivers in Kenosha County take note: on the morning of Wednesday, May 31st, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is scheduled to begin a 14-day full closure of the intersection of US 45 and County C in Kenosha County.
A look at the upcoming construction changes that could impact your commute
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Luck with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the changes coming to I-94 and the Zoo Interchange.
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Luck with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the changes coming to I-94 and the Zoo Interchange.
Zoo Interchange: "Busiest interchange system ramp in the state" set to reopen
MILWAUKEE -- Just in time for the busy travel weekend, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is reopening a pair of new ramps in the Zoo Interchange.
MILWAUKEE -- Just in time for the busy travel weekend, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is reopening a pair of new ramps in the Zoo Interchange.
MCTS bus driver recognized again after another act of kindness is caught on camera
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver is once again being praised after an act of kindness was caught on camera.It was a scary moment.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver is once again being praised after an act of kindness was caught on camera.It was a scary moment.
Passenger detained after allegedly trying to break into cockpit of American Airlines flight
HONOLULU – Authorities took an American Airlines passenger into custody after a disturbance on a Honolulu-bound flight Friday morning, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed.Flight 31 from Los Angeles landed safely at 11:35 a.m. local time, and received a military escort.Citing multiple sources, Hawaii's KHNL-TV reports that the man tried to "break through the cockpit door" before being subdued by the flight crew and an off-duty police officer.The unidentified passenger was taken into custody at the airport by federal agents and deputy sheriffs, according to the station.Instagram video shows the man being led off the plane in handcuffs.
HONOLULU – Authorities took an American Airlines passenger into custody after a disturbance on a Honolulu-bound flight Friday morning, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed.Flight 31 from Los Angeles landed safely at 11:35 a.m. local time, and received a military escort.Citing multiple sources, Hawaii's KHNL-TV reports that the man tried to "break through the cockpit door" before being subdued by the flight crew and an off-duty police officer.The unidentified passenger was taken into custody at the airport by federal agents and deputy sheriffs, according to the station.Instagram video shows the man being led off the plane in handcuffs.
Full closures: A look at upcoming construction projects that could impact your commute
MILWAUKEE -- As the weather warms up -- construction is really heating up too.
MILWAUKEE -- As the weather warms up -- construction is really heating up too.
Southwest launches new nonstop flights from Milwaukee to Nashville, Cleveland
MILWAUKEE -- The largest carrier at Milwaukee County’s General Mitchell International Airport, Southwest Airlines, will launch new nonstop routes from MKE to Nashville International Airport and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport later this year.The new flights will be served twice daily beginning November 4th, and are available for purchase now only at Southwest.com.
MILWAUKEE -- The largest carrier at Milwaukee County’s General Mitchell International Airport, Southwest Airlines, will launch new nonstop routes from MKE to Nashville International Airport and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport later this year.The new flights will be served twice daily beginning November 4th, and are available for purchase now only at Southwest.com.
"Big news:" 2 ramps, bridge to reopen in Zoo Interchange by Memorial Day
MILWAUKEE -- DOT officials on Tuesday, May 16th announced some big news as it relates to the ongoing Zoo Interchange construction project.
MILWAUKEE -- DOT officials on Tuesday, May 16th announced some big news as it relates to the ongoing Zoo Interchange construction project.
Attention Drivers: These upcoming closures could impact your commute
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Luck with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about all the upcoming construction that could impact your commute.Friday (5/12)Overnight Full Closure I-94 East at Moorland Rd for sign structure work.Overnight Full Closure I-41/894 North at National Ave for a traffic switch and guardrail installation.(includes overnight full closure of the I-94 West to I-41 North system ramp)Monday (5/15) and Tuesday (5/16)Overnight Full Closure I-41/894 North at Greenfield Ave for overhang work.Overnight Full Closure I-41 South at Watertown Plank Rd for overhang and traffic switch prep work.Wednesday (5/17)Overnight Full Closure I-94 West at the Zoo Interchange for girder erection.Overnight Full Closure I-94 East at Moorland Rd for girder erection.Thursday (5/18) and Friday (5/19)Overnight Full Closure I-94 West at the Zoo Interchange for girder erection.
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Luck with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about all the upcoming construction that could impact your commute.Friday (5/12)Overnight Full Closure I-94 East at Moorland Rd for sign structure work.Overnight Full Closure I-41/894 North at National Ave for a traffic switch and guardrail installation.(includes overnight full closure of the I-94 West to I-41 North system ramp)Monday (5/15) and Tuesday (5/16)Overnight Full Closure I-41/894 North at Greenfield Ave for overhang work.Overnight Full Closure I-41 South at Watertown Plank Rd for overhang and traffic switch prep work.Wednesday (5/17)Overnight Full Closure I-94 West at the Zoo Interchange for girder erection.Overnight Full Closure I-94 East at Moorland Rd for girder erection.Thursday (5/18) and Friday (5/19)Overnight Full Closure I-94 West at the Zoo Interchange for girder erection.
United flight delayed after 'scorpion reportedly emerged from a customer's clothing'
HOUSTON – A United flight was delayed for hours Thursday after reports of a scorpion crawling from a passenger's clothes – the beleaguered airline's second scorpion-related incident in less than a month.According to the site FlightAware, United Flight 1035 from Houston to Quito was delayed for over three hours at George Bush Intercontinental Airport as customers where ushered onto a different plane before finally taking off.Passenger Daniel Dueñas tweeted, "The captain of my flight just told us it's a scorpion on the plane???!!!!!
HOUSTON – A United flight was delayed for hours Thursday after reports of a scorpion crawling from a passenger's clothes – the beleaguered airline's second scorpion-related incident in less than a month.According to the site FlightAware, United Flight 1035 from Houston to Quito was delayed for over three hours at George Bush Intercontinental Airport as customers where ushered onto a different plane before finally taking off.Passenger Daniel Dueñas tweeted, "The captain of my flight just told us it's a scorpion on the plane???!!!!!
2 groups exchange gunfire, stray bullet strikes MCTS bus
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus was struck by gunfire on King Drive near Locust on Friday night, May 5th, a spokesperson with MCTS said."Two groups of people outside the bus, who had nothing to do with the bus, shot at each other, towards each other, and our bus was hit once with a bullet that went through the windshield," Brendan Conway, MCTS spokesman said.There were four passengers on board, five people including the driver, and no one was hurt.After the bus stopped, Conway said all of the passengers disembarked and left the scene.Milwaukee police are investigating this incident.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus was struck by gunfire on King Drive near Locust on Friday night, May 5th, a spokesperson with MCTS said."Two groups of people outside the bus, who had nothing to do with the bus, shot at each other, towards each other, and our bus was hit once with a bullet that went through the windshield," Brendan Conway, MCTS spokesman said.There were four passengers on board, five people including the driver, and no one was hurt.After the bus stopped, Conway said all of the passengers disembarked and left the scene.Milwaukee police are investigating this incident.
Mitchell Airport hosts TSA PreCheck temporary application center May 8th-12th
MILWAUKEE -- Those looking to get through security faster at General Mitchell International Airport can sign up for TSA's PreCheck.Starting Monday, May 8th, a temporary application center will be set up at the airport.
MILWAUKEE -- Those looking to get through security faster at General Mitchell International Airport can sign up for TSA's PreCheck.Starting Monday, May 8th, a temporary application center will be set up at the airport.
WisDOT: Traffic crashes result in 41 deaths on Wisconsin roads last month
Preliminary data from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) shows 41 people died in Wisconsin traffic crashes last month, the same as April of last year and slightly above the five-year average of 38.According to a press release from the DOT, the safest month of April since World War II occurred in 2014 with 25 traffic deaths, and the deadliest was in 1973 with 113 deaths.As of April 30, a total of 143 people have died in Wisconsin traffic crashes this year, including six motorcyclists and 17 pedestrians, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
Preliminary data from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) shows 41 people died in Wisconsin traffic crashes last month, the same as April of last year and slightly above the five-year average of 38.According to a press release from the DOT, the safest month of April since World War II occurred in 2014 with 25 traffic deaths, and the deadliest was in 1973 with 113 deaths.As of April 30, a total of 143 people have died in Wisconsin traffic crashes this year, including six motorcyclists and 17 pedestrians, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
TSA officials share photo of "inert grenade" found in bag at Mitchell Airport
MILWAUKEE -- An "inert grenade" was discovered inside a bag at General Mitchell International Airport, according to a post on the TSA's Instagram account.TSA officials shared a photo of the device on their Instagram page on Tuesday, May 2nd, along with this message:
MILWAUKEE -- An "inert grenade" was discovered inside a bag at General Mitchell International Airport, according to a post on the TSA's Instagram account.TSA officials shared a photo of the device on their Instagram page on Tuesday, May 2nd, along with this message:
Bus driver to the rescue: Tiffani Lee helps young girl who was lost
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus driver saves the day after a lost child is found wandering the streets.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus driver saves the day after a lost child is found wandering the streets.