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.
Unknown substance leaking from somewhere inside grounds of airport
MILWAUKEE -- An unknown substance is leaking from somewhere inside the grounds of Mitchell International Airport.Officials say they do not know the source of the substance -- or even what that substance may be.Fire officials are taking precautions -- trying to protect the nearby creek from contamination.
MILWAUKEE -- An unknown substance is leaking from somewhere inside the grounds of Mitchell International Airport.Officials say they do not know the source of the substance -- or even what that substance may be.Fire officials are taking precautions -- trying to protect the nearby creek from contamination.
Letters sent out: End of free rides with Milwaukee County Transit System
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Transit System say more than 26,000 letters are being sent out this week to people with GO Pass cards informing them of updates to the program, including the end of free rides.These changes will support the viability of the GO Pass program while also helping to increase the sustainability of the transit system.In the two years since the GO Pass was launched, more than 13.5 million free rides have been given.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Transit System say more than 26,000 letters are being sent out this week to people with GO Pass cards informing them of updates to the program, including the end of free rides.These changes will support the viability of the GO Pass program while also helping to increase the sustainability of the transit system.In the two years since the GO Pass was launched, more than 13.5 million free rides have been given.
In an effort to "build a great metropolitan area," city officials discuss importance of JobLines
MILWAUKEE -- It's a bus line that's more than just transportation -- rather it's a route to success and opportunities.
MILWAUKEE -- It's a bus line that's more than just transportation -- rather it's a route to success and opportunities.
American tries to learn from United's mistakes in incident
NEW YORK — Another day, another cellphone video of a conflict on an airplane.American Airlines said it grounded a flight attendant who got into a verbal confrontation with a passenger after taking a baby stroller away from another passenger on a Friday flight from San Francisco to Dallas-Fort Worth.
NEW YORK — Another day, another cellphone video of a conflict on an airplane.American Airlines said it grounded a flight attendant who got into a verbal confrontation with a passenger after taking a baby stroller away from another passenger on a Friday flight from San Francisco to Dallas-Fort Worth.
Video shows flight attendant telling passenger 'hit me' following stroller incident; American Airlines investigating
DALLAS -- Video of an altercation on an American Airlines flight Friday shows an airline employee challenging a passenger to hit him after a flight attendant violently grabbed a woman's stroller, according to eyewitnesses.It's unclear what happened before passengers on flight 591 from San Francisco to Dallas/Ft.
DALLAS -- Video of an altercation on an American Airlines flight Friday shows an airline employee challenging a passenger to hit him after a flight attendant violently grabbed a woman's stroller, according to eyewitnesses.It's unclear what happened before passengers on flight 591 from San Francisco to Dallas/Ft.
Man who got to tarmac at Mitchell Intl. Airport, remove clothing has been cited
MILWAUKEE -- The man who managed to get out onto the tarmac at Mitchell International Airport and remove his clothing has been cited for disorderly conduct.The incident happened on Wednesday, April 5th outside Concourse D at the airport.The man got onto the tarmac via an emergency exit that is open to the public.
MILWAUKEE -- The man who managed to get out onto the tarmac at Mitchell International Airport and remove his clothing has been cited for disorderly conduct.The incident happened on Wednesday, April 5th outside Concourse D at the airport.The man got onto the tarmac via an emergency exit that is open to the public.
"I was raised to do this:" Bus driver hailed for taking quick action to help man reported missing
MILWAUKEE -- A bus driver with the Milwaukee County Transit System is being hailed for taking quick action to find a missing Waukesha County man.
MILWAUKEE -- A bus driver with the Milwaukee County Transit System is being hailed for taking quick action to find a missing Waukesha County man.
Pres. Trump visits Kenosha, promotes "buy American, hire American" policies, addresses dairy crisis
MILWAUKEE -- President Donald Trump visited Snap-on Tools in Kenosha on Tuesday afternoon, April 18th -- promoting "buy American, hire American" policies, and telling the crowd that no administration has done more in its first 90 days than his.In a 21-minute speech, President Trump veered from his "buy American" executive order to pledge support for Wisconsin dairy farmers in resolving a dispute with Canada.
MILWAUKEE -- President Donald Trump visited Snap-on Tools in Kenosha on Tuesday afternoon, April 18th -- promoting "buy American, hire American" policies, and telling the crowd that no administration has done more in its first 90 days than his.In a 21-minute speech, President Trump veered from his "buy American" executive order to pledge support for Wisconsin dairy farmers in resolving a dispute with Canada.
ALL CLEAR: Lanes of on ramp at US 45 NB near Silver Spring reopen following pavement buckling
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation shut down two right lanes of the on ramp of US 45 northbound near Silver Spring Drive in Milwaukee, due to pavement buckling Tuesday afternoon, April 18th.
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation shut down two right lanes of the on ramp of US 45 northbound near Silver Spring Drive in Milwaukee, due to pavement buckling Tuesday afternoon, April 18th.
Couple headed to Costa Rica for honeymoon booted from United flight in Houston
HOUSTON, Texas -- A couple flying to Costa Rica for their wedding later this week were removed from a United Airlines flight in Houston for not following crew instructions.Passenger Michael Hohl tells Houston television station KHOU (http://bit.ly/2pqIeIa) he and his fiancée moved to empty seats because another passenger was asleep Saturday, April 15th in their ticketed seats.
HOUSTON, Texas -- A couple flying to Costa Rica for their wedding later this week were removed from a United Airlines flight in Houston for not following crew instructions.Passenger Michael Hohl tells Houston television station KHOU (http://bit.ly/2pqIeIa) he and his fiancée moved to empty seats because another passenger was asleep Saturday, April 15th in their ticketed seats.
Lawyer: Dragged passenger will need reconstructive surgery
CHICAGO — United Airlines and the city of Chicago may find themselves the target of lawsuits by the man who was dragged off a United plane in Chicago last week after refusing to give up his seat.One of Dr.
CHICAGO — United Airlines and the city of Chicago may find themselves the target of lawsuits by the man who was dragged off a United plane in Chicago last week after refusing to give up his seat.One of Dr.
Drivers take note: Construction, overnight closures expected in the days ahead
MILWAUKEE -- Where does the construction stand with the Zoo Interchange?
MILWAUKEE -- Where does the construction stand with the Zoo Interchange?
What next? Scorpion stings passenger on United Airlines flight
HOUSTON – It's been a rough week for United Airlines.The same day a passenger was infamously dragged off a United plane in Chicago, a man on a United flight from Houston to Calgary was allegedly stung by a scorpion.
HOUSTON – It's been a rough week for United Airlines.The same day a passenger was infamously dragged off a United plane in Chicago, a man on a United flight from Houston to Calgary was allegedly stung by a scorpion.
New vehicle license plates in Wisconsin will soon have 7 characters
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) anticipates new vehicle license plates with seven characters will be issued beginning mid-April.Local DMVs and 3rd party vendors will continue to issue the 6-character plates until their inventory is exhausted.Jeremy Krueger, supervisor, License Plate Issuance Unit stated the following in a news release:
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) anticipates new vehicle license plates with seven characters will be issued beginning mid-April.Local DMVs and 3rd party vendors will continue to issue the 6-character plates until their inventory is exhausted.Jeremy Krueger, supervisor, License Plate Issuance Unit stated the following in a news release:
United pledges to review policies on removal of passengers
CHICAGO — After people were horrified by video of a passenger getting dragged off a full United Express flight by airport police, the head of United's parent company said the airline was reaching out to the man to "resolve this situation."Hours later on Monday, his tone turned defensive.
CHICAGO — After people were horrified by video of a passenger getting dragged off a full United Express flight by airport police, the head of United's parent company said the airline was reaching out to the man to "resolve this situation."Hours later on Monday, his tone turned defensive.
United CEO apologizes for 'truly horrific' passenger incident: "I promise you we will do better"
NEW YORK -- The man dragged from a full United Express flight by airport police in Chicago is a Kentucky physician who was convicted more than a decade ago of felony charges involving his prescribing of drugs and spent years trying to regain his medical license.But while the passenger's unflattering history quickly became the focus of attention, there's no indication that his past influenced how he was treated or that the airline or police were aware of his background.
NEW YORK -- The man dragged from a full United Express flight by airport police in Chicago is a Kentucky physician who was convicted more than a decade ago of felony charges involving his prescribing of drugs and spent years trying to regain his medical license.But while the passenger's unflattering history quickly became the focus of attention, there's no indication that his past influenced how he was treated or that the airline or police were aware of his background.