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Zachary Hays, accused in fatal drive-by shooting on I-90/94 due in court in Sauk County
SAUK COUNTY -- 21-year-old Zachary Hays, accused in the May 1st shooting death of Gabriel Sanchez in West Allis, and the drive-by shooting death of 44-year-old Tracy Czaczkowski on I-90/94 in Sauk County later on May 1st is due in court Monday, August 29th for his preliminary hearing in Sauk County.Hays faces the following charges out of Sauk County:
SAUK COUNTY -- 21-year-old Zachary Hays, accused in the May 1st shooting death of Gabriel Sanchez in West Allis, and the drive-by shooting death of 44-year-old Tracy Czaczkowski on I-90/94 in Sauk County later on May 1st is due in court Monday, August 29th for his preliminary hearing in Sauk County.Hays faces the following charges out of Sauk County:
Last MCTS buses to pull out of downtown transit center this weekend
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) buses will pull out of the Downtown Transit Center (DTC) for the final time this weekend.The Transit Center property was sold by Milwaukee County to developer Rick Barrett who is redeveloping the land into the Couture project.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) buses will pull out of the Downtown Transit Center (DTC) for the final time this weekend.The Transit Center property was sold by Milwaukee County to developer Rick Barrett who is redeveloping the land into the Couture project.
Mitchell Intl. Airport gets perfect score on annual FAA inspection for 9th consecutive year
MILWAUKEE -- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has presented Milwaukee County’s General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) with a perfect score on its annual certification inspection.It is the ninth consecutive year MKE has received an inspection with zero discrepancies noted by inspectors.The FAA inspection, which is required annually by Part 139 of the Federal Aviation Regulations, includes a close look at pavement, marking, lighting and safety areas along all runways and taxiways.
MILWAUKEE -- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has presented Milwaukee County’s General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) with a perfect score on its annual certification inspection.It is the ninth consecutive year MKE has received an inspection with zero discrepancies noted by inspectors.The FAA inspection, which is required annually by Part 139 of the Federal Aviation Regulations, includes a close look at pavement, marking, lighting and safety areas along all runways and taxiways.
Passenger traffic is on the rise at Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE -- Passenger traffic rose more than three percent at General Mitchell International Airport in June, according to a news release issued by Mitchell International Airport on Friday, August 26th.June passengers totaled 611,001, an increase of 3.4% from the 591,145 total that was recorded in June of 2015.Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele issued the following statement regarding this development:
MILWAUKEE -- Passenger traffic rose more than three percent at General Mitchell International Airport in June, according to a news release issued by Mitchell International Airport on Friday, August 26th.June passengers totaled 611,001, an increase of 3.4% from the 591,145 total that was recorded in June of 2015.Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele issued the following statement regarding this development:
MCTS: Changes coming for several bus routes through downtown Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- The sale and demolition of the Downtown Transit Center means changes for several MCTS routes that run through downtown Milwaukee.The new routes will allow riders improved access to the Milwaukee Intermodal Station (Route 12) and a direct route to grocery stores, restaurants, and the Lakefront for people living on the west side (Route 33).
MILWAUKEE -- The sale and demolition of the Downtown Transit Center means changes for several MCTS routes that run through downtown Milwaukee.The new routes will allow riders improved access to the Milwaukee Intermodal Station (Route 12) and a direct route to grocery stores, restaurants, and the Lakefront for people living on the west side (Route 33).
1 person in custody after hit-and-run crash on off-ramp from I-94 to Ryan Road in Franklin
FRANKLIN -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is investigating a hit-and-run crash that happened Monday, August 22nd on an off-ramp from I-94 to Ryan Road.It happened around 11:15 a.m.Officials say a car hit the back of a semi on the off-ramp, and the people inside took off running.The person who is believed to have been the driver is in custody.
FRANKLIN -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is investigating a hit-and-run crash that happened Monday, August 22nd on an off-ramp from I-94 to Ryan Road.It happened around 11:15 a.m.Officials say a car hit the back of a semi on the off-ramp, and the people inside took off running.The person who is believed to have been the driver is in custody.
Ramp in Zoo Interchange reopens to traffic
MILWAUKEE -- The ramp closed in the Zoo Interchange for nearly 20 hours has been reopened on Saturday, August 20th -- earlier than expected.
MILWAUKEE -- The ramp closed in the Zoo Interchange for nearly 20 hours has been reopened on Saturday, August 20th -- earlier than expected.
Drivers plan ahead: Ramp in Zoo Interchange to be shut down for 31 hours this weekend
MILWAUKEE -- Any who regularly drives through the Zoo Interchange in Milwaukee County will want to be aware of a 31-hour closure that begins Friday night, August 19th -- and lasts through Sunday morning, August 21st."It's a tough operation that does take time," said Mark Clipstein, Wisconsin Department of Transportation project manager.
MILWAUKEE -- Any who regularly drives through the Zoo Interchange in Milwaukee County will want to be aware of a 31-hour closure that begins Friday night, August 19th -- and lasts through Sunday morning, August 21st."It's a tough operation that does take time," said Mark Clipstein, Wisconsin Department of Transportation project manager.
WisDOT: US 45 and WIS 33 Interchange work to begin August 29th
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Beginning the week of Monday, August 29, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is scheduled to begin resurfacing work on the US 45 and WIS 33 Interchange in Washington County.Built in 1986, and with its last rehabilitation in 1999, it is evident that this interchange is in need of modernized safety improvements.Currently, this interchange’s turn lanes do not offer adequate vehicle storage capacity.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Beginning the week of Monday, August 29, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is scheduled to begin resurfacing work on the US 45 and WIS 33 Interchange in Washington County.Built in 1986, and with its last rehabilitation in 1999, it is evident that this interchange is in need of modernized safety improvements.Currently, this interchange’s turn lanes do not offer adequate vehicle storage capacity.
Donald Trump, Sheriff Clarke talk about public safety in brief meeting in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Before Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump rallies a crowd of supporters in Washington County on Tuesday night, August 16th, he made a stop in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- Before Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump rallies a crowd of supporters in Washington County on Tuesday night, August 16th, he made a stop in Milwaukee.
Going to the Packers game Thursday? Be aware of construction issues
GREEN BAY -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Northeast Region is reminding motorists heading to Lambeau Field on Thursday, August 18, for the Green Bay Packer/Oakland Raiders preseason football game that I-41 and adjacent roadways from Oneida Street north to Lineville Road in Brown County are under construction.Officials say Thursday’s game will have a significant impact on traffic operations due to the combination of gameday traffic and commuter traffic.
GREEN BAY -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Northeast Region is reminding motorists heading to Lambeau Field on Thursday, August 18, for the Green Bay Packer/Oakland Raiders preseason football game that I-41 and adjacent roadways from Oneida Street north to Lineville Road in Brown County are under construction.Officials say Thursday’s game will have a significant impact on traffic operations due to the combination of gameday traffic and commuter traffic.
Zoo Interchange I-94 EB to I-41 NB ramp set to close until spring of 2017
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.
Drivers be ready: Zoo Interchange I-94 EB to I-41 NB ramp set to close until spring of 2017
MILWAUKEE -- There is good news and not-so-good news when it comes to the Zoo Interchange construction project.
MILWAUKEE -- There is good news and not-so-good news when it comes to the Zoo Interchange construction project.
Delays in excess of 4 miles after vehicle fire on I-94 WB at Calhoun in Brookfield
BROOKFIELD -- There are heavy delays Wednesday afternoon, August 10th on I-94 WB at Calhoun Road -- as the two right lanes of 94 are closed due to a vehicle fire.The crash happened around 4:30 p.m. according to officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.Delays in excess of four miles were being reported on I-94 WB at Calhoun.The scene was cleared around 4:35 p.m.CLICK HERE for live DOT cameras.
BROOKFIELD -- There are heavy delays Wednesday afternoon, August 10th on I-94 WB at Calhoun Road -- as the two right lanes of 94 are closed due to a vehicle fire.The crash happened around 4:30 p.m. according to officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.Delays in excess of four miles were being reported on I-94 WB at Calhoun.The scene was cleared around 4:35 p.m.CLICK HERE for live DOT cameras.
“We’re excited:" Frontier Airlines adds non-stop seasonal flights from Milwaukee to Phoenix
MILWAUKEE -- Frontier Airlines will launch new seasonal non-stop service from Milwaukee County’s General Mitchell International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport beginning December 7, 2016.“Frontier’s new service to Phoenix gives travelers from Wisconsin and northern Illinois another option for their leisure and business travel needs to Arizona,” County Executive Chris Abele said. “Frontier’s growing network from MKE is welcome news, and we encourage our travelers to take advantage of the great low fares and non-stop service Frontier provides.”According to a press release, introductory sale fares on the route start at $69, and are only available online at www.flyfrontier.com.
MILWAUKEE -- Frontier Airlines will launch new seasonal non-stop service from Milwaukee County’s General Mitchell International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport beginning December 7, 2016.“Frontier’s new service to Phoenix gives travelers from Wisconsin and northern Illinois another option for their leisure and business travel needs to Arizona,” County Executive Chris Abele said. “Frontier’s growing network from MKE is welcome news, and we encourage our travelers to take advantage of the great low fares and non-stop service Frontier provides.”According to a press release, introductory sale fares on the route start at $69, and are only available online at www.flyfrontier.com.
Southwest Airlines launches new non-stop flights from Milwaukee to San Diego
MILWAUKEE -- Southwest Airlines is launching non-stop flights from General Mitchell International Airport to San Diego -- replacing an existing Saturday-only service.That brings the number of Southwest non-stop flights leaving Mitchell Airport to 21.Company officials say Southwest Airlines is now Milwaukee's largest carrier.Below is a statement from Mitchell Airport officials:Southwest Airlines launched its new daily nonstop service from Milwaukee County’s General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) today.
MILWAUKEE -- Southwest Airlines is launching non-stop flights from General Mitchell International Airport to San Diego -- replacing an existing Saturday-only service.That brings the number of Southwest non-stop flights leaving Mitchell Airport to 21.Company officials say Southwest Airlines is now Milwaukee's largest carrier.Below is a statement from Mitchell Airport officials:Southwest Airlines launched its new daily nonstop service from Milwaukee County’s General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) today.
DOT: Long-term closures scheduled at I-94 and Waukesha County F Interchange
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Beginning the week of August 15, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is scheduled to begin long-term closures at County F and I-94, in Waukesha County.The rehabilitation work involves bridge repair, outside lane and ramp terminal pavement replacement and roadway improvements.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Beginning the week of August 15, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is scheduled to begin long-term closures at County F and I-94, in Waukesha County.The rehabilitation work involves bridge repair, outside lane and ramp terminal pavement replacement and roadway improvements.
"You gotta take it as it comes:" Delta delays, cancellations impact travelers at Mitchell Airport
MILWAUKEE -- Monday, August 8th was a day of cancellations and delays for Delta Airlines -- the third largest American airline as all flights were temporarily grounded across the globe.
MILWAUKEE -- Monday, August 8th was a day of cancellations and delays for Delta Airlines -- the third largest American airline as all flights were temporarily grounded across the globe.
Mitchell Airport now has indoor "Service Animal Relief Area" with synthetic grass
MILWAUKEE -- General Mitchell International Airport now has an indoor "Service Animal Relief Area," Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced Monday, August 8th.According to a statement from airport officials, the "Service Animal Relief Area" is located in a separate area adjacent to the Family Restroom in the Concession Mall, and it contains "K9Grass." The soft green synthetic grass -- designed specifically for dogs -- sits atop an under-grass flushing system that moves water and cleaning solution across a sloped floor.“Mitchell Airport is constantly innovating, and we’re pleased to offer this new area to make the Airport even more accessible to those with service animals,” County Executive Chris Abele said in the statement. “This new area provides a cleaner, safer, better environment for service animals and their owners.”Mitchell Airport partnered with "Leader Dogs for the Blind" to ensure that the new area meets modern animal relief facility standards.The new area, which was formerly used as a restroom, was required by the U.S. Department of Transportation.Outdoor designated Pet Relief Areas are located at the exits from both ends of Ticketing and Baggage Claim.
MILWAUKEE -- General Mitchell International Airport now has an indoor "Service Animal Relief Area," Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced Monday, August 8th.According to a statement from airport officials, the "Service Animal Relief Area" is located in a separate area adjacent to the Family Restroom in the Concession Mall, and it contains "K9Grass." The soft green synthetic grass -- designed specifically for dogs -- sits atop an under-grass flushing system that moves water and cleaning solution across a sloped floor.“Mitchell Airport is constantly innovating, and we’re pleased to offer this new area to make the Airport even more accessible to those with service animals,” County Executive Chris Abele said in the statement. “This new area provides a cleaner, safer, better environment for service animals and their owners.”Mitchell Airport partnered with "Leader Dogs for the Blind" to ensure that the new area meets modern animal relief facility standards.The new area, which was formerly used as a restroom, was required by the U.S. Department of Transportation.Outdoor designated Pet Relief Areas are located at the exits from both ends of Ticketing and Baggage Claim.