Flight from Chicago makes emergency landing in Milwaukee after possible mechanical issues
MILWAUKEE -- A Mitchell International Airport spokesperson tells FOX6 News an American Airlines flight traveling from Illinois to North Dakota, made an emergency landing in Milwaukee after experiencing possible mechanical issues Saturday night, October 22nd.The American Airlines flight 3232 was headed from Chicago, Illinois to Fargo, North Dakota.An American Airlines spokesperson tells us there was a reported odor in the cockpit during the flight and as a safety precaution, the plane was diverted Milwaukee.The plane made a safe landing at approximately 8:45 p.m.There were 50 passengers on board and three crew members.
MILWAUKEE -- A Mitchell International Airport spokesperson tells FOX6 News an American Airlines flight traveling from Illinois to North Dakota, made an emergency landing in Milwaukee after experiencing possible mechanical issues Saturday night, October 22nd.The American Airlines flight 3232 was headed from Chicago, Illinois to Fargo, North Dakota.An American Airlines spokesperson tells us there was a reported odor in the cockpit during the flight and as a safety precaution, the plane was diverted Milwaukee.The plane made a safe landing at approximately 8:45 p.m.There were 50 passengers on board and three crew members.
Construction update: A look at everything that's going to impact your commute
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Luck with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about everything that's going to impact your commute.By the beginning of November the I-41/894 North lane closure will reopen.
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Luck with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about everything that's going to impact your commute.By the beginning of November the I-41/894 North lane closure will reopen.
Disturbance reported on Southwest Airlines flight from New York to Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Crew members aboard Southwest Airlines flight 201, LaGuardia Airport to Milwaukee, reported a disturbance by a male passenger while in route to Mitchell International Airport.
MILWAUKEE -- Crew members aboard Southwest Airlines flight 201, LaGuardia Airport to Milwaukee, reported a disturbance by a male passenger while in route to Mitchell International Airport.
Home at last: Remains of Korean War veteran returned to Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE -- The wait is over for a Wisconsin family.
MILWAUKEE -- The wait is over for a Wisconsin family.
DOT set to begin construction on new Park and Ride lot in Summit in Waukesha County
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- On Friday, October 14th, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is scheduled to begin construction of a Park and Ride lot in the Village of Summit in Waukesha County.The lot will be located just west of County P and north of County DR.Upon completion, the Park and Ride will have 150 parking stalls and a multi-use path adjacent to the lot that will connect to the southern-most roundabout on County P.The construction will have virtually no traffic impact to the adjacent roadways.The contractor, Michels Corp., is planning on completing the $412,000 project in summer 2017.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- On Friday, October 14th, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is scheduled to begin construction of a Park and Ride lot in the Village of Summit in Waukesha County.The lot will be located just west of County P and north of County DR.Upon completion, the Park and Ride will have 150 parking stalls and a multi-use path adjacent to the lot that will connect to the southern-most roundabout on County P.The construction will have virtually no traffic impact to the adjacent roadways.The contractor, Michels Corp., is planning on completing the $412,000 project in summer 2017.
Delta reigns supreme at Mitchell Airport when it comes to on-time performance
MILWAUKEE -- Southwest Airlines might be the dominant carrier at General Mitchell International Airport, but it ranked second in September for on-time performance.Delta Airlines came in first -- finishing the month with 88 percent of its flights arriving on time.That's according to airline and airport data provider OAG.The federal DOT considers a flight to have arrived on time if the plane reaches the gate within 14 minutes of its scheduled arrival time.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
MILWAUKEE -- Southwest Airlines might be the dominant carrier at General Mitchell International Airport, but it ranked second in September for on-time performance.Delta Airlines came in first -- finishing the month with 88 percent of its flights arriving on time.That's according to airline and airport data provider OAG.The federal DOT considers a flight to have arrived on time if the plane reaches the gate within 14 minutes of its scheduled arrival time.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
"Happy we got here:" As Hurricane Matthew weakens, travelers return from the south
MILWAUKEE -- The winds have slowed, the rain has eased up, but the navigation around Hurricane Matthew is still proving to be a struggle for some.
MILWAUKEE -- The winds have slowed, the rain has eased up, but the navigation around Hurricane Matthew is still proving to be a struggle for some.
"Sigh of relief:" Vacationers in path of deadly hurricane relieved to return home; others hoping for best
MILWAUKEE -- Hurricane Matthew continues its assault on Florida.
MILWAUKEE -- Hurricane Matthew continues its assault on Florida.
Emergency concrete work: DOT to close lane on I-43 at Lexington; on-ramp from Silver Spring Wednesday
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will have crews do emergency concrete work on I-43 southbound at Lexington Avenue Wednesday, October 5th beginning at 3:00 p.m.The work will be in the right lane on the approach slab to the bridge structure over Lexington.The work will require the right lane on southbound I-43 to be closed in addition to the on-ramp from Silver Spring to I-43 SB.The work is expected to last until 6:00 p.m. when the crews are expected to reopen the lane and ramp to traffic.Crews will remove the loose concrete and replace with asphalt to provide a temporary repair to the roadway.Delays are expected as this will coincide with the afternoon peck travel times.Alternate routes should be considered by the traveling public.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will have crews do emergency concrete work on I-43 southbound at Lexington Avenue Wednesday, October 5th beginning at 3:00 p.m.The work will be in the right lane on the approach slab to the bridge structure over Lexington.The work will require the right lane on southbound I-43 to be closed in addition to the on-ramp from Silver Spring to I-43 SB.The work is expected to last until 6:00 p.m. when the crews are expected to reopen the lane and ramp to traffic.Crews will remove the loose concrete and replace with asphalt to provide a temporary repair to the roadway.Delays are expected as this will coincide with the afternoon peck travel times.Alternate routes should be considered by the traveling public.
Need a vacation? Southwest Airlines offering cheap airline tickets during 3-day "flash" sale
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WisDOT: September 2016 safest month in terms of traffic deaths since WWII
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) says 45 people died in traffic crashes on Wisconsin roads in September 2016 -- which has made it the safest month of September in terms of traffic deaths since the end of World War II.According to the WisDOT, traffic fatalities last month were 23 fewer than September 2015, and 13 fewer than the five-year average for the month of September.As of September 30, a total of 440 people have died in Wisconsin traffic crashes this year, including 67 motorcyclist operators, five motorcycle passengers, 33 pedestrians and 10 bicyclists.
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) says 45 people died in traffic crashes on Wisconsin roads in September 2016 -- which has made it the safest month of September in terms of traffic deaths since the end of World War II.According to the WisDOT, traffic fatalities last month were 23 fewer than September 2015, and 13 fewer than the five-year average for the month of September.As of September 30, a total of 440 people have died in Wisconsin traffic crashes this year, including 67 motorcyclist operators, five motorcycle passengers, 33 pedestrians and 10 bicyclists.
Chris Abele pitches 2017 budget plan, calls it a "big departure" from previous budgets
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele pitched his 2017 budget to the Milwaukee County Board on Monday afternoon, October 3rd.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele pitched his 2017 budget to the Milwaukee County Board on Monday afternoon, October 3rd.
"It's a big deal:" Major Zoo Interchange ramp closes September 30th, and won't reopen until 2017
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will close the Zoo Interchange ramp from I-41 south to I-94 east long-term beginning on Saturday, October 1st.
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will close the Zoo Interchange ramp from I-41 south to I-94 east long-term beginning on Saturday, October 1st.
WisDOT: How your commute will be impacted by construction this coming week
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.
"Substantial danger:" Beginning October 1st, drivers can no longer use cell phones in construction zones
MILWAUKEE -- Starting in October, you must put down that cell phone while driving in construction zones -- or risk a fine.Drivers already know they must drop the speed in work zones.
MILWAUKEE -- Starting in October, you must put down that cell phone while driving in construction zones -- or risk a fine.Drivers already know they must drop the speed in work zones.
"Reminder of the season to come:" Department of Transportation hosts plow driver ROADeo
MILWAUKEE -- While the first snow is still -- hopefully -- a long way off, plow drivers from the Milwaukee County Department of Transportation spent time Thursday, September 29th honing their skills ahead of the coming winter.“It's a reminder of the season that we're about to go into, and getting ourselves ready and prepared to take on winter when it comes" said Brian Dranzik, the Milwaukee County director of transportation.
MILWAUKEE -- While the first snow is still -- hopefully -- a long way off, plow drivers from the Milwaukee County Department of Transportation spent time Thursday, September 29th honing their skills ahead of the coming winter.“It's a reminder of the season that we're about to go into, and getting ourselves ready and prepared to take on winter when it comes" said Brian Dranzik, the Milwaukee County director of transportation.
Second of 2 “bored” teens accused of stealing vehicles, shooting at them, stealing from them reaches plea deal
MILWAUKEE -- The second of two young men charged in connection with a rash of vehicle thefts and vandalism, including BB gun damage to more than 50 vehicles at General Mitchell International Airport has reached a plea deal in the case against him.
MILWAUKEE -- The second of two young men charged in connection with a rash of vehicle thefts and vandalism, including BB gun damage to more than 50 vehicles at General Mitchell International Airport has reached a plea deal in the case against him.
WisDOT: Ramp from I-94 eastbound to US 18 westbound closed for 10 days
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Moreland Boulevard project has closed the ramp from I-94 eastbound to US 18 Moreland Boulevard westbound for 10 days beginning Tuesday morning, September 27th.The closure allows the work to continue in the area.
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Moreland Boulevard project has closed the ramp from I-94 eastbound to US 18 Moreland Boulevard westbound for 10 days beginning Tuesday morning, September 27th.The closure allows the work to continue in the area.
Starting this weekend, hand-held mobile device use is banned in Wisconsin work zones
MILWAUKEE -- A new Wisconsin law takes effect Saturday, October 1st making it illegal to talk on a hand-held mobile device while driving through a work zone.
MILWAUKEE -- A new Wisconsin law takes effect Saturday, October 1st making it illegal to talk on a hand-held mobile device while driving through a work zone.
Milwaukee County's Bus Rapid Transit project cleared to begin project development phase
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced on Friday, September 23rd that the county has received approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation to enter into the project development phase of the east-west Bus Rapid Transit project.This approval allows Milwaukee County and the Milwaukee County Transit System to begin environmental and engineering studies on the 9-mile BRT route.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced on Friday, September 23rd that the county has received approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation to enter into the project development phase of the east-west Bus Rapid Transit project.This approval allows Milwaukee County and the Milwaukee County Transit System to begin environmental and engineering studies on the 9-mile BRT route.