More changes are coming to the Zoo Interchange, here's what you need to know
MILWAUKEE -- Construction is really picking up, with changes coming to the Zoo Interchange.
MILWAUKEE -- Construction is really picking up, with changes coming to the Zoo Interchange.
DOT installs high friction surface treatment on portion of Holy Hill Road
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Crews with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation on Thursday, June 2nd began installation of a high friction surface treatment (HFST) on WIS 167 (Holy Hill Road) in Washington County.The approximate project limits are from Friess Lake Road to a half-mile east of Friess Lake Drive.According to a release from the DOT, crashes in that area are well above the statewide average.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Crews with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation on Thursday, June 2nd began installation of a high friction surface treatment (HFST) on WIS 167 (Holy Hill Road) in Washington County.The approximate project limits are from Friess Lake Road to a half-mile east of Friess Lake Drive.According to a release from the DOT, crashes in that area are well above the statewide average.
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Southwest flight from Michigan to Colorado makes unscheduled landing in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with General Mitchell International Airport tell FOX6 News a Southwest Boeing 737 airplane made an unscheduled landing at the airport on Monday afternoon, May 30th around 4:20 p.m.Southwest Airlines officials say maintenance employees discovered a small, non-safety related hose had become loose and caused a faint, unfamiliar odor.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with General Mitchell International Airport tell FOX6 News a Southwest Boeing 737 airplane made an unscheduled landing at the airport on Monday afternoon, May 30th around 4:20 p.m.Southwest Airlines officials say maintenance employees discovered a small, non-safety related hose had become loose and caused a faint, unfamiliar odor.
Highway 16 EB reopens in Pewaukee after repairs made to buckling pavement
PEWAUKEE -- Officials on Monday afternoon, May 30th shut down Highway 16 eastbound between Main Street and I-94 in Pewaukee due to pavement buckling issues that needed to be addressed immediately.As of 5:00 p.m., FOX6 News was told the roadway would be shut down for the next three to four hours.The roadway reopened around 8:00 p.m.
PEWAUKEE -- Officials on Monday afternoon, May 30th shut down Highway 16 eastbound between Main Street and I-94 in Pewaukee due to pavement buckling issues that needed to be addressed immediately.As of 5:00 p.m., FOX6 News was told the roadway would be shut down for the next three to four hours.The roadway reopened around 8:00 p.m.
Construction is picking up: More on changes coming to I-94, Zoo Interchange
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.
Plane returns to Mitchell Airport after takeoff due to mechanical issue
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with General Mitchell International Airport say a plane had to return to the airport on Thursday evening, May 26th after experiencing some sort of mechanical problem.The Cessna Citation was able to land safely at the airport.The landing did not disrupt airport operations.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with General Mitchell International Airport say a plane had to return to the airport on Thursday evening, May 26th after experiencing some sort of mechanical problem.The Cessna Citation was able to land safely at the airport.The landing did not disrupt airport operations.
"He had his hands around her neck:" MCTS bus driver pulls over to help woman in danger
MILWAUKEE -- For the second time this week, we're learning of a Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver stepping up to help someone in need.
MILWAUKEE -- For the second time this week, we're learning of a Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver stepping up to help someone in need.
Mechanical problem: Delta flight headed to Minneapolis from Cleveland lands in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- A Delta flight headed to Minneapolis from Cleveland on Thursday, May 26th had to land at General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee after experiencing some sort of mechanical problem.The plane landed safely in Milwaukee around 3:30 p.m.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
MILWAUKEE -- A Delta flight headed to Minneapolis from Cleveland on Thursday, May 26th had to land at General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee after experiencing some sort of mechanical problem.The plane landed safely in Milwaukee around 3:30 p.m.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Traffic backed up for miles due to closure of ramp on 94 WB to Hwy 16 after road buckled
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Traffic was backed up for miles Tuesday afternoon, May 24th as WisDOT officials shut down the exit ramp from I-94WB to Highway 16 in Waukesha County.This, after pavement on the ramp buckled.It's unclear what caused the buckling.The scene has since been cleared, and the ramp has reopened.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Traffic was backed up for miles Tuesday afternoon, May 24th as WisDOT officials shut down the exit ramp from I-94WB to Highway 16 in Waukesha County.This, after pavement on the ramp buckled.It's unclear what caused the buckling.The scene has since been cleared, and the ramp has reopened.
Hitting the road this Memorial Day weekend? Construction work on most projects will be suspended
MILWAUKEE -- Construction work on most major highway projects throughout the state will be suspended during the three-day Memorial Day weekend to help travelers reach their destination safely and efficiently, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT).DOT officials said in a release issued to FOX6 News that most construction in highway work zones will stop by noon on Friday, May 27, and will not resume until 6 a.m. on Tuesday, May 31.Peak travel times for the Memorial Day weekend are expected to be from noon until 8 p.m. on both Friday, May 27, and Monday, May 30.“Although most lanes through work zones will be open to handle the heavy holiday traffic, drivers may still encounter narrow lanes, lane shifts and rough pavement.
MILWAUKEE -- Construction work on most major highway projects throughout the state will be suspended during the three-day Memorial Day weekend to help travelers reach their destination safely and efficiently, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT).DOT officials said in a release issued to FOX6 News that most construction in highway work zones will stop by noon on Friday, May 27, and will not resume until 6 a.m. on Tuesday, May 31.Peak travel times for the Memorial Day weekend are expected to be from noon until 8 p.m. on both Friday, May 27, and Monday, May 30.“Although most lanes through work zones will be open to handle the heavy holiday traffic, drivers may still encounter narrow lanes, lane shifts and rough pavement.
"Above and beyond:" Bus driver impresses, taking time to help woman in wheelchair
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus driver is getting kudos for her recent actions -- from people who saw it happen and beyond."This lady, badge number 138, can't say it enough, above and beyond community service," said John Bischoff.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus driver is getting kudos for her recent actions -- from people who saw it happen and beyond."This lady, badge number 138, can't say it enough, above and beyond community service," said John Bischoff.
Blown tire caused single-vehicle rollover crash on I-43 in Mequon; one person killed
OZAUKEE COUNTY -- Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation say all lanes were temporarily blocked on I-43 SB at County C (Pioneer Road) on Monday afternoon, May 23rd as a result of a fatal crash.It happened shortly before 2:30 p.m. and involved a single vehicle.An initial investigation has revealed a Milwaukee man was driving a Chevrolet Trailblazer on I-43 northbound, north of Mequon Road in Mequon when, witnesses reported, the vehicle's tire blew -- causing the driver to lose control of his vehicle.
OZAUKEE COUNTY -- Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation say all lanes were temporarily blocked on I-43 SB at County C (Pioneer Road) on Monday afternoon, May 23rd as a result of a fatal crash.It happened shortly before 2:30 p.m. and involved a single vehicle.An initial investigation has revealed a Milwaukee man was driving a Chevrolet Trailblazer on I-43 northbound, north of Mequon Road in Mequon when, witnesses reported, the vehicle's tire blew -- causing the driver to lose control of his vehicle.
Click It or Ticket: Intensified seat belt enforcement in effect until June 5th
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation are reminding drivers that there will be intensified seat belt enforcement throughout the state of Wisconsin beginning Monday, May 23rd.That's when the "Click It or Ticket" mobilization begins.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation are reminding drivers that there will be intensified seat belt enforcement throughout the state of Wisconsin beginning Monday, May 23rd.That's when the "Click It or Ticket" mobilization begins.
Crash billing fee: West Allis woman sent bill after drunk driver hit her parked car
WEST ALLIS — When there is an emergency, you can count on police, fire and EMT personnel to show up and help out.
WEST ALLIS — When there is an emergency, you can count on police, fire and EMT personnel to show up and help out.
Long lines at O'Hare, Midway may mean more travelers choosing Mitchell International
MILWAUKEE -- Planning to travel this summer, and dreading the long lines at the airport?
MILWAUKEE -- Planning to travel this summer, and dreading the long lines at the airport?
Attention drivers: Get ready for some overnight closures on the Zoo Interchange
MILWAUKEE -- Get ready for some overnight closures on the Zoo Interchange.
MILWAUKEE -- Get ready for some overnight closures on the Zoo Interchange.
Amid projected $7.1 million revenue shortfall, MCTS officials grilled by county supervisors
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Transit System officials were grilled by Milwaukee County supervisors Thursday, May 19th.This, as MCTS is facing a projected $7.1 million shortage in revenue for the year.That is based on data from the first three months of the year.MCTS hoped to bring in $37.6 million for 2016."The transit system is still getting people to work, getting people to school, making sure this is an economic engine for Milwaukee County, and right now, how we're setting this up -- we're failing," Michael Mayo Sr.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Transit System officials were grilled by Milwaukee County supervisors Thursday, May 19th.This, as MCTS is facing a projected $7.1 million shortage in revenue for the year.That is based on data from the first three months of the year.MCTS hoped to bring in $37.6 million for 2016."The transit system is still getting people to work, getting people to school, making sure this is an economic engine for Milwaukee County, and right now, how we're setting this up -- we're failing," Michael Mayo Sr.
Video: Semi drivers come to aid of man who suffered medical emergency on I-94 in Kenosha
KENOSHA -- FOX6 News has obtained dramatic new video along with the 911 calls associated with a crash that happened in Kenosha on April 23rd.Officials with the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department tell FOX6 News a 52-year-old Illinois man was pronounced dead at the hospital after he apparently suffered some sort of medical emergency while driving on Saturday morning, April 23rd.Around 5:45 a.m., deputies were dispatched to the northbound lanes of I-94 — for a report of a driver who was continually striking the wall.
KENOSHA -- FOX6 News has obtained dramatic new video along with the 911 calls associated with a crash that happened in Kenosha on April 23rd.Officials with the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department tell FOX6 News a 52-year-old Illinois man was pronounced dead at the hospital after he apparently suffered some sort of medical emergency while driving on Saturday morning, April 23rd.Around 5:45 a.m., deputies were dispatched to the northbound lanes of I-94 — for a report of a driver who was continually striking the wall.
$35K reward offered in shooting of Za'layia Jenkins: "To those who took her life, we will catch you"
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Police Department hope that two rewards -- one offered by Attorney Michael Hupy and one offered by the FBI will lead to an arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the shooting of Za'layia Jenkins.The nine-year-old girl, who would have turned 10 years old on Tuesday, May 17th was "legally pronounced dead/brain dead" at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 16th, according to the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office."MPD was notified by the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office that the hospital had notified them that Za'layia was in a condition of brain death -- essentially, she had expired," MPD Captain Aaron Raap said Tuesday.Za'layia's cousin told FOX6 News she remains on life support.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Police Department hope that two rewards -- one offered by Attorney Michael Hupy and one offered by the FBI will lead to an arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the shooting of Za'layia Jenkins.The nine-year-old girl, who would have turned 10 years old on Tuesday, May 17th was "legally pronounced dead/brain dead" at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 16th, according to the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office."MPD was notified by the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office that the hospital had notified them that Za'layia was in a condition of brain death -- essentially, she had expired," MPD Captain Aaron Raap said Tuesday.Za'layia's cousin told FOX6 News she remains on life support.