30 pounds of cocaine found on American Airlines plane during 'routine maintenance'

30 pounds of cocaine found on American Airlines plane during 'routine maintenance'

TULSA, Okla. -- A worker found nearly 30 pounds of cocaine hidden inside an American Airlines plane during a routine maintenance check, according to FOX 23.Workers found seven bricks of cocaine inside an electronics bay near the nose gear of a Boeing 757 parked at the American Airlines Maintenance Base in Tulsa, according to the report.According to the airline, authorities were immediately contacted."This plane actually came from Bogota and landed in Miami, and got picked up on the computer system for routine maintenance.

TULSA, Okla. -- A worker found nearly 30 pounds of cocaine hidden inside an American Airlines plane during a routine maintenance check, according to FOX 23.Workers found seven bricks of cocaine inside an electronics bay near the nose gear of a Boeing 757 parked at the American Airlines Maintenance Base in Tulsa, according to the report.According to the airline, authorities were immediately contacted."This plane actually came from Bogota and landed in Miami, and got picked up on the computer system for routine maintenance.

Audit finds huge cost overruns at Wisconsin DOT, some road project costs triple

Audit finds huge cost overruns at Wisconsin DOT, some road project costs triple

MADISON -- A new audit shows huge cost overruns at the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, with dozens of projects costing double or triple their original estimates.

MADISON -- A new audit shows huge cost overruns at the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, with dozens of projects costing double or triple their original estimates.

Clear Channel to upgrade digital advertising at Mitchell International Airport

Clear Channel to upgrade digital advertising at Mitchell International Airport

Clear Channel Airports has won an extended contract to operate digital billboards at General Mitchell International Airport.The new contract includes upgraded technology for the Main Terminal, as well as Concourse C and Concourse D.The billboard upgrades will feature new, large LCD screens up to 75 inches, along with LED video walls.Clear Channel officials expect to invest up to $500,000 in the new technology over the course of the five-year deal.Installation will begin on February 1st.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.

Clear Channel Airports has won an extended contract to operate digital billboards at General Mitchell International Airport.The new contract includes upgraded technology for the Main Terminal, as well as Concourse C and Concourse D.The billboard upgrades will feature new, large LCD screens up to 75 inches, along with LED video walls.Clear Channel officials expect to invest up to $500,000 in the new technology over the course of the five-year deal.Installation will begin on February 1st.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.

MCTS bus involved in crash near 30th & Burleigh in Milwaukee

MCTS bus involved in crash near 30th & Burleigh in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- Crews responded to the scene of a crash involving a Milwaukee County Transit System bus Thursday morning, January 12th.It happened just before 6:00 a.m. near 30th and Burleigh.It appears a car rear-ended the bus.It's unclear whether anyone was hurt.The cause of the crash is under investigation.

MILWAUKEE -- Crews responded to the scene of a crash involving a Milwaukee County Transit System bus Thursday morning, January 12th.It happened just before 6:00 a.m. near 30th and Burleigh.It appears a car rear-ended the bus.It's unclear whether anyone was hurt.The cause of the crash is under investigation.

Charter plane carrying Miami Heat slides on taxiway at Mitchell Airport

Charter plane carrying Miami Heat slides on taxiway at Mitchell Airport

MILWAUKEE -- Flights arriving and departing at General Mitchell International Airport were temporarily suspended Wednesday evening, January 11th, due to icy conditions in the plane parking/taxiway -- the area where planes taxi to the gate.The temporary suspension was lifted around 7:30 p.m. -- and an hour-and-a-half later, a charter plane carrying the Miami Heat basketball team slid on a taxiway.

MILWAUKEE -- Flights arriving and departing at General Mitchell International Airport were temporarily suspended Wednesday evening, January 11th, due to icy conditions in the plane parking/taxiway -- the area where planes taxi to the gate.The temporary suspension was lifted around 7:30 p.m. -- and an hour-and-a-half later, a charter plane carrying the Miami Heat basketball team slid on a taxiway.

"Dynamic destination:" Alaska Airlines to offer nonstop service between MKE and Portland

"Dynamic destination:" Alaska Airlines to offer nonstop service between MKE and Portland

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele has announced that nonstop service between MKE and Portland, Oregon will begin later this year on Alaska Airlines, according to a news release from General Mitchell International Airport officials.“Oregon is a dynamic destination, and these new nonstop flights will be a big hit among travelers from Wisconsin and northern Illinois,” County Executive Abele said in the statement.  “Portland has never been offered nonstop from MKE before, and this announcement is a testament to the outstanding partnership between Milwaukee County and Alaska Airlines.”The seasonal daily nonstop flights to Portland International Airport will operate this summer from June 5th through August 26th.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele has announced that nonstop service between MKE and Portland, Oregon will begin later this year on Alaska Airlines, according to a news release from General Mitchell International Airport officials.“Oregon is a dynamic destination, and these new nonstop flights will be a big hit among travelers from Wisconsin and northern Illinois,” County Executive Abele said in the statement.  “Portland has never been offered nonstop from MKE before, and this announcement is a testament to the outstanding partnership between Milwaukee County and Alaska Airlines.”The seasonal daily nonstop flights to Portland International Airport will operate this summer from June 5th through August 26th.

Mitchell Airport announces healthy passenger growth in November 2016

Mitchell Airport announces healthy passenger growth in November 2016

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County's General Mitchell International Airport announced Wednesday, January 10th, they are continuing a growth trend observed in ten of the first 11 months of 2016 -- and served 3.9% more passengers in November 2016 compared to November 2015.According to a news release from Mitchell Airport, with November’s total of 537,433 passengers, MKE served 6,244,680 passengers year-to-date, a 3.3% increase over 2015 for the same time period.“More airlines, more flights, low fares, and an outstanding airport experience are why travelers keep coming back to MKE when they need to fly,” County Executive Chris Abele said.  “It’s great to see this positive growth trend continue for nearly all of 2016, and we are looking forward to more good news in 2017.”The release states Mitchell Airport continues to promote its new air service and convenience with the recent launch of its new rebranding and ad campaign, “Wherever Your Heart Desires,” which continues to spread the message that MKE is the choice airport for friendly, personal service for travelers from throughout Wisconsin and northern Illinois.“Whether it’s our new ad campaign, terminal improvements, or nonstop flights to warm weather destinations, there are many reasons why travelers choose MKE,” Airport Director Izzy Bonilla said.  “I thank our loyal travelers for their continued business.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County's General Mitchell International Airport announced Wednesday, January 10th, they are continuing a growth trend observed in ten of the first 11 months of 2016 -- and served 3.9% more passengers in November 2016 compared to November 2015.According to a news release from Mitchell Airport, with November’s total of 537,433 passengers, MKE served 6,244,680 passengers year-to-date, a 3.3% increase over 2015 for the same time period.“More airlines, more flights, low fares, and an outstanding airport experience are why travelers keep coming back to MKE when they need to fly,” County Executive Chris Abele said.  “It’s great to see this positive growth trend continue for nearly all of 2016, and we are looking forward to more good news in 2017.”The release states Mitchell Airport continues to promote its new air service and convenience with the recent launch of its new rebranding and ad campaign, “Wherever Your Heart Desires,” which continues to spread the message that MKE is the choice airport for friendly, personal service for travelers from throughout Wisconsin and northern Illinois.“Whether it’s our new ad campaign, terminal improvements, or nonstop flights to warm weather destinations, there are many reasons why travelers choose MKE,” Airport Director Izzy Bonilla said.  “I thank our loyal travelers for their continued business.

WisDOT: 2-way data share aimed at easing congestion, better informing motorists

WisDOT: 2-way data share aimed at easing congestion, better informing motorists

MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation announced Tuesday, January 10th a data-sharing partnership with Waze, the free, real-time crowdsourced traffic and navigation app.

MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation announced Tuesday, January 10th a data-sharing partnership with Waze, the free, real-time crowdsourced traffic and navigation app.

WisDOT releases video of fatal crash on Milwaukee's Hoan Bridge

WisDOT releases video of fatal crash on Milwaukee's Hoan Bridge

MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) has released video showing the horrific crash where a man died after his pickup truck plunged off the Hoan Bridge on Monday, December 19th.The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office said 27-year-old Christopher Weber died about 8:30 a.m. December 19th, after he lost control of his truck on the Hoan Bridge.

MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) has released video showing the horrific crash where a man died after his pickup truck plunged off the Hoan Bridge on Monday, December 19th.The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office said 27-year-old Christopher Weber died about 8:30 a.m. December 19th, after he lost control of his truck on the Hoan Bridge.