Tourism official rips decision to drop interstate expansion
MADISON — A tourism official is ripping the state Department of Transportation's decision to scrap expansion plans for the interstate between Madison and Wisconsin Dells.The DOT last week ended studies on expanding Interstate 39/90/94 after spending $3.5 million.
MADISON — A tourism official is ripping the state Department of Transportation's decision to scrap expansion plans for the interstate between Madison and Wisconsin Dells.The DOT last week ended studies on expanding Interstate 39/90/94 after spending $3.5 million.
ATTENTION Drivers: Closures coming to Zoo Interchange, how will it impact your commute?
MILWAUKEE -- Construction is really picking up -- with changes coming to I-94 and the Zoo Interchange.
MILWAUKEE -- Construction is really picking up -- with changes coming to I-94 and the Zoo Interchange.
DOT drops plans to expand interstate north of Madison
MADISON — Wisconsin transportation officials have given up on expanding the interstate between Madison and Wisconsin Dells.The Wisconsin State Journal reports the Department of Transportation had been studying adding new lanes to Interstate 39/90/94 between Madison and Portage and expanding I-90/94 from Portage to Wisconsin Dells.
MADISON — Wisconsin transportation officials have given up on expanding the interstate between Madison and Wisconsin Dells.The Wisconsin State Journal reports the Department of Transportation had been studying adding new lanes to Interstate 39/90/94 between Madison and Portage and expanding I-90/94 from Portage to Wisconsin Dells.
United Airlines adding or expanding service for 31 destinations
MILWAUKEE -- United Airlines is significantly expanding its service from Chicago and other hubs just in the time for the peak summer travel season this year.
MILWAUKEE -- United Airlines is significantly expanding its service from Chicago and other hubs just in the time for the peak summer travel season this year.
Aerotropolis plan seeks to unite development efforts around Mitchell Airport
MILWAUKEE -- A new plan is designed to attract more development around General Mitchell International Airport.Aerotropolis Milwaukee is recommending ways the airport can be used as a tool to promote more activity.It includes a variety of transportation and zoning proposals across cities in southern Milwaukee County.The plan also focuses on six growth areas, many of which are already the target of local planning efforts.
MILWAUKEE -- A new plan is designed to attract more development around General Mitchell International Airport.Aerotropolis Milwaukee is recommending ways the airport can be used as a tool to promote more activity.It includes a variety of transportation and zoning proposals across cities in southern Milwaukee County.The plan also focuses on six growth areas, many of which are already the target of local planning efforts.
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Road work update: Upcoming construction that may impact your commute
MILWAUKEE -- Construction is really picking up -- with changes coming to I-94 and the Zoo Interchange.
MILWAUKEE -- Construction is really picking up -- with changes coming to I-94 and the Zoo Interchange.
New secretary says WisDOT 'missed' massive interchange project in 2016, blames predecessors
MADISON -- Wisconsin's new transportation secretary told lawmakers on Tuesday, February 21st that the state Department of Transportation overlooked a massive interchange project in Dane County last year, symbolic of cost overruns and mismanagement uncovered by a recent state audit.
MADISON -- Wisconsin's new transportation secretary told lawmakers on Tuesday, February 21st that the state Department of Transportation overlooked a massive interchange project in Dane County last year, symbolic of cost overruns and mismanagement uncovered by a recent state audit.
"This is a special project:" Warplane of Vietnam War hero Lance Sijan on its way to new home
MILWAUKEE -- The warplane of Captain Lance Sijan, a Vietnam War veteran and Bay View Medal of Honor recipient, has been removed from its pedestal outside of what used to be the 440th Airlift Wing compound at Mitchell International Airport.The jet was removed from that location so that it can be placed in a more prominent spot on the western side of the airport; a place where it will be more visible to more people.
MILWAUKEE -- The warplane of Captain Lance Sijan, a Vietnam War veteran and Bay View Medal of Honor recipient, has been removed from its pedestal outside of what used to be the 440th Airlift Wing compound at Mitchell International Airport.The jet was removed from that location so that it can be placed in a more prominent spot on the western side of the airport; a place where it will be more visible to more people.
American unveils prices, routes for new cheapest fare
DALLAS — American Airlines has begun selling cheaper "basic economy" fares as it battles discount airlines for the most budget-conscious travelers.American announced Tuesday that it began selling the new fares for flights starting March 1 on 10 different routes from its hub airports in Dallas, Miami, Philadelphia and Charlotte, North Carolina.With a basic-economy fare on American you can't pick your seat when you buy the ticket, you're in the last group to board the plane, and you can only carry a small item that fits under the seat.
DALLAS — American Airlines has begun selling cheaper "basic economy" fares as it battles discount airlines for the most budget-conscious travelers.American announced Tuesday that it began selling the new fares for flights starting March 1 on 10 different routes from its hub airports in Dallas, Miami, Philadelphia and Charlotte, North Carolina.With a basic-economy fare on American you can't pick your seat when you buy the ticket, you're in the last group to board the plane, and you can only carry a small item that fits under the seat.
"Reckless convoy:" Suspects sought after 5 vehicles stolen in Illinois, chase reaching 115mph on I-94
RACINE -- Officials with the Racine County Sheriff's Office are seeking two suspects after car thieves turned off their headlights and traveled at more than 100 miles-per-hour on I-94 -- weaving through traffic in an effort to escape from deputies.
RACINE -- Officials with the Racine County Sheriff's Office are seeking two suspects after car thieves turned off their headlights and traveled at more than 100 miles-per-hour on I-94 -- weaving through traffic in an effort to escape from deputies.
Overnight full closures: List of upcoming construction that could impact commute
MILWAUKEE -- Construction is really picking up -- with changes coming to I-94 and the Zoo Interchange.
MILWAUKEE -- Construction is really picking up -- with changes coming to I-94 and the Zoo Interchange.
Close encounter of the wild kind: Bus driver avoids collision with deer at crossing
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System posted video on Facebook on Thursday, February 16th of a close encounter between a county bus and a deer.According to captions within the video, MCTS driver Alfreeda Gogins was driving on Good Hope Rd.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System posted video on Facebook on Thursday, February 16th of a close encounter between a county bus and a deer.According to captions within the video, MCTS driver Alfreeda Gogins was driving on Good Hope Rd.
Traffic Alert: Semi overturns and spills scrap metal in Stadium Interchange
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation said Wednesday, February 15th a semi overturned on I-94 eastbound in the Stadium Interchange.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation said Wednesday, February 15th a semi overturned on I-94 eastbound in the Stadium Interchange.
Woman blames United Airlines for dog's death: "When he got (to Portland), he was not the Jacob that was in Detroit"
MICHIGAN -- A Michigan woman says United Airlines is at fault for the death of her beloved dog -- and her Facebook post about what happened has gone viral.According to WDIV, Kathleen Considine, a native of Dearborn, Michigan who currently lives in Oregon state was trying to fly her dog from Detroit to Portland -- with a layover in Chicago.
MICHIGAN -- A Michigan woman says United Airlines is at fault for the death of her beloved dog -- and her Facebook post about what happened has gone viral.According to WDIV, Kathleen Considine, a native of Dearborn, Michigan who currently lives in Oregon state was trying to fly her dog from Detroit to Portland -- with a layover in Chicago.
More changes coming near the Zoo Interchange, how will it impact your commute?
MILWAUKEE -- Construction is really picking up -- with changes coming to I-94 and the Zoo Interchange.
MILWAUKEE -- Construction is really picking up -- with changes coming to I-94 and the Zoo Interchange.
Gov. Walker says he abandoned I-94 roadwork because of Milwaukee infighting
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"A lot of people are stranded:" Massive winter storm in Northeast forces flight cancellations in Midwest
MILWAUKEE -- The winter storm, expected to dump up to a foot of snow in the Northeast was causing a lot of problems on the roads and in the air, Thursday, February 9th -- and not just in the Northeast.
MILWAUKEE -- The winter storm, expected to dump up to a foot of snow in the Northeast was causing a lot of problems on the roads and in the air, Thursday, February 9th -- and not just in the Northeast.
Wisconsin DOT, county zoo resolve lawsuit over price of land taken for the Zoo Interchange
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Zoo and state officials resolved a court dispute over land the Wisconsin Department of Transportation got for the Zoo Interchange expansion.The dispute was over more than 700 parking spaces the zoo lost when the state acquired eight acres for the Zoo Interchange project.The two sides ended up in court over how much money the state owes for the land.A jury trial was set to start in February, but attorneys for Milwaukee County said the court had reached a resolution.The terms of the settlement weren't disclosed.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Zoo and state officials resolved a court dispute over land the Wisconsin Department of Transportation got for the Zoo Interchange expansion.The dispute was over more than 700 parking spaces the zoo lost when the state acquired eight acres for the Zoo Interchange project.The two sides ended up in court over how much money the state owes for the land.A jury trial was set to start in February, but attorneys for Milwaukee County said the court had reached a resolution.The terms of the settlement weren't disclosed.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.