All clear: Two lanes of westbound I-94 temporarily closed at Elm Grove Rd.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- The two left lanes of westbound I-94 at Elm Grove Rd.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- The two left lanes of westbound I-94 at Elm Grove Rd.
Governor Walker approves General Mitchell International projects totaling over $3.8M
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Scott Walker announced the approval of three projects totaling over $3.8 million to rehabilitate the General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Scott Walker announced the approval of three projects totaling over $3.8 million to rehabilitate the General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee.
Going paperless: MCTS phasing out paper tickets, passes, transfers on Leap Day
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced on Friday, January 8th that it will phase out paper tickets, passes and transfers on Leap Day, February 29th.MCTS officials say the move away from paper will make bus boarding more efficient and cut down on the use of paper, which is costly and less environmentally friendly.According to a recent customer survey, less than 18% of MCTS riders use paper tickets and passes.MCTS Leap Day Transition FAQsQ: What happens if I pay with cash?
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced on Friday, January 8th that it will phase out paper tickets, passes and transfers on Leap Day, February 29th.MCTS officials say the move away from paper will make bus boarding more efficient and cut down on the use of paper, which is costly and less environmentally friendly.According to a recent customer survey, less than 18% of MCTS riders use paper tickets and passes.MCTS Leap Day Transition FAQsQ: What happens if I pay with cash?
Frontier Airlines adding three more non-stop destinations from Mitchell Airport
MILWAUKEE -- Frontier Airlines is adding three more non-stop destinations from General Mitchell International Airport.Frontier will begin offering non-stop flights from Milwaukee to Philadelphia, Dallas and Atlanta in April.Other airlines at Mitchell already serve those destinations, although Frontier will be the first discount carrier offering non-stop service to Philadelphia.To introduce the flights, Frontier will offer a special discount fare of $49 one way to Atlanta and Philadelphia, with a $59 fare to Dallas.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
MILWAUKEE -- Frontier Airlines is adding three more non-stop destinations from General Mitchell International Airport.Frontier will begin offering non-stop flights from Milwaukee to Philadelphia, Dallas and Atlanta in April.Other airlines at Mitchell already serve those destinations, although Frontier will be the first discount carrier offering non-stop service to Philadelphia.To introduce the flights, Frontier will offer a special discount fare of $49 one way to Atlanta and Philadelphia, with a $59 fare to Dallas.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
"We're pretty much on top of it:" Residents can't wait until Zoo Interchange bridge demolition is done
MILWAUKEE -- You may have heard it while you were sleeping -- work is still being done on the Zoo Interchange project.
MILWAUKEE -- You may have heard it while you were sleeping -- work is still being done on the Zoo Interchange project.
Racine Co. family reunited with dog Violet, who went missing after crash on I-94
RACINE — A Racine County family whose dog was killed in a crash on I-94 on New Year's Eve has been reunited with a second dog that went missing after the accident.The dogs were in a car driven by AlGene Caraulia's mother that was struck by a stolen vehicle on I-94 on Thursday, December 31st.She was not significantly injured.But one of the family's dogs, Zoom, was struck and killed by another vehicle after the accident.
RACINE — A Racine County family whose dog was killed in a crash on I-94 on New Year's Eve has been reunited with a second dog that went missing after the accident.The dogs were in a car driven by AlGene Caraulia's mother that was struck by a stolen vehicle on I-94 on Thursday, December 31st.She was not significantly injured.But one of the family's dogs, Zoom, was struck and killed by another vehicle after the accident.
Deadline to register your drone with the FAA approaching: "That will tell you who's got them"
MILWAUKEE -- If you got a drone for Christmas or bought one for someone, there is more involved with this gift than simply opening the box and sending the drone into the air.
MILWAUKEE -- If you got a drone for Christmas or bought one for someone, there is more involved with this gift than simply opening the box and sending the drone into the air.
Don't risk it: MCTS "Miller Lite Free Rides," SafeRide program can get you home safe this NYE
MILWAUKEE -- People across Milwaukee County once again have a safe and free way to ring in 2016.
MILWAUKEE -- People across Milwaukee County once again have a safe and free way to ring in 2016.
Traffic alert: Heavy delays on eastbound I-94 in wake of crash at Mitchell Blvd.
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation says the three right lanes of eastbound I-94 were temporarily closed at Mitchell Blvd.
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation says the three right lanes of eastbound I-94 were temporarily closed at Mitchell Blvd.
Feds: State has paid $577,000 in overtime to Gov. Scott Walker's bodyguards
MADISON — Federal labor regulators say the state Department of Transportation has paid Gov.
MADISON — Federal labor regulators say the state Department of Transportation has paid Gov.
Three critically injured in crash on I-94 near County P in Waukesha County
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- All lanes on I-94 eastbound and westbound were temporarily closed at County P Tuesday, December 29th due to a multi-vehicle crash.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- All lanes on I-94 eastbound and westbound were temporarily closed at County P Tuesday, December 29th due to a multi-vehicle crash.
DOT: To avoid a drunken driving arrest or crash, designate before you celebrate on New Year’s Eve
MILWAUKEE -- Although no one really knows what the new year will bring, everyone who will be out celebrating on Thursday night can take steps to make sure 2016 doesn’t start with a drunken driving arrest or crash.To combat drunken driving, law enforcement agencies across the state will be out in force for the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign, which runs until Sunday, January 3.“Enforcement and educational efforts to prevent drunken driving, like the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign, have helped reduce deaths from alcohol-related crashes by approximately 51 percent and injuries by 55 percent over the last 10 years in Wisconsin,” says David Pabst, director of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s (WisDOT) Bureau of Transportation Safety.As a reminder of the dangers of drunken driving, electronic message signs on major highways will display “A New Year’s resolution—Drive Sober” on December 31 and January 1.To help prevent drunken driving, WisDOT offers a free Zero In Wisconsin Drive Sober mobile app, which includes:
MILWAUKEE -- Although no one really knows what the new year will bring, everyone who will be out celebrating on Thursday night can take steps to make sure 2016 doesn’t start with a drunken driving arrest or crash.To combat drunken driving, law enforcement agencies across the state will be out in force for the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign, which runs until Sunday, January 3.“Enforcement and educational efforts to prevent drunken driving, like the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign, have helped reduce deaths from alcohol-related crashes by approximately 51 percent and injuries by 55 percent over the last 10 years in Wisconsin,” says David Pabst, director of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s (WisDOT) Bureau of Transportation Safety.As a reminder of the dangers of drunken driving, electronic message signs on major highways will display “A New Year’s resolution—Drive Sober” on December 31 and January 1.To help prevent drunken driving, WisDOT offers a free Zero In Wisconsin Drive Sober mobile app, which includes:
WisDOT: US 145 off-ramp on I-41 NB closed due to disabled vehicle
MILWAUKEE -- The US 145 off-ramp on I-41 NB was closed Monday, December 28th due to a disabled vehicle.This was just one of several crashes to occur on Monday amid a Winter Storm Warning.CLICK HERE to monitor interactive traffic maps via FOX6Now.com.CLICK HERE for Wisconsin Department of Transportation traffic cameras.
MILWAUKEE -- The US 145 off-ramp on I-41 NB was closed Monday, December 28th due to a disabled vehicle.This was just one of several crashes to occur on Monday amid a Winter Storm Warning.CLICK HERE to monitor interactive traffic maps via FOX6Now.com.CLICK HERE for Wisconsin Department of Transportation traffic cameras.
Winter storm leads to delays, cancellations at Mitchell Airport: "Hopefully we'll get there"
MILWAUKEE -- The winter storm that brought snow, sleet and freezing rain to southeastern Wisconsin on Monday, December 28th didn't just create a mess on area roadways.
MILWAUKEE -- The winter storm that brought snow, sleet and freezing rain to southeastern Wisconsin on Monday, December 28th didn't just create a mess on area roadways.
DPW crews work to salt, clear roads in Milwaukee as We Energies crews watch for outages
MILWAUKEE -- A Snow Emergency was declared in Milwaukee County on Monday afternoon, December 28th as snow, sleet and freezing rain fell across southeastern Wisconsin.As a result of that Snow Emergency, all non-essential departments were closed for the day.
MILWAUKEE -- A Snow Emergency was declared in Milwaukee County on Monday afternoon, December 28th as snow, sleet and freezing rain fell across southeastern Wisconsin.As a result of that Snow Emergency, all non-essential departments were closed for the day.
WisDOT: Two right lanes temporarily closed on I-41/I-94 in Racine Co. due to crash
RACINE -- The two right lanes of I-41/I-94 at Mile Marker 334 were closed due to a crash Monday, December 28th.This incident occurred around 2:55 p.m.The scene was cleared shortly before 5:00 p.m.CLICK HERE to monitor interactive traffic maps via FOX6Now.com.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this story.
RACINE -- The two right lanes of I-41/I-94 at Mile Marker 334 were closed due to a crash Monday, December 28th.This incident occurred around 2:55 p.m.The scene was cleared shortly before 5:00 p.m.CLICK HERE to monitor interactive traffic maps via FOX6Now.com.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this story.
WisDOT officials: 322 traffic incidents statewide Monday as winter storm continues
SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN -- Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) are reminding motorists to be cautious if traveling in what could be hazardous conditions on Monday, December 28th.
SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN -- Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) are reminding motorists to be cautious if traveling in what could be hazardous conditions on Monday, December 28th.
Driving in snow, sleet, freezing rain is tricky! WisDOT PSA likens it to skating on ice
MILWAUKEE -- It's certainly tough out there on the roads on Monday, December 28th as snow fell, and that snow was eventually expected to turn into a wintry mix -- with sleet and freezing rain possible.A Winter Storm Warning took effect Monday morning for all of southeastern Wisconsin.That warning remains in effect until 6:00 a.m. Tuesday.For some, Monday was the first time this year that they were forced to drive amid a wintry mess.The PSA you'll see below from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation illustrates the importance of taking it slow when roads are slick.The PSA, which was released back in 2011, shows "drivers" on skates on the ice -- to illustrate what can happen on slick roads when people are distracted, or driving too quickly.It seems in Wisconsin we all have to re-learn how to drive each winter amid the snow, the ice, and the freezing rain.Take it slow out there folks!The PSA is part of the Wisconsin DOT's "Zero in Wisconsin" campaign -- an effort to aim for zero deaths on Wisconsin's roads.WATCH:
MILWAUKEE -- It's certainly tough out there on the roads on Monday, December 28th as snow fell, and that snow was eventually expected to turn into a wintry mix -- with sleet and freezing rain possible.A Winter Storm Warning took effect Monday morning for all of southeastern Wisconsin.That warning remains in effect until 6:00 a.m. Tuesday.For some, Monday was the first time this year that they were forced to drive amid a wintry mess.The PSA you'll see below from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation illustrates the importance of taking it slow when roads are slick.The PSA, which was released back in 2011, shows "drivers" on skates on the ice -- to illustrate what can happen on slick roads when people are distracted, or driving too quickly.It seems in Wisconsin we all have to re-learn how to drive each winter amid the snow, the ice, and the freezing rain.Take it slow out there folks!The PSA is part of the Wisconsin DOT's "Zero in Wisconsin" campaign -- an effort to aim for zero deaths on Wisconsin's roads.WATCH:
Nearly 99 million were expected to travel this holiday season, low gas prices an added benefit
MILWAUKEE -- Nearly 99 million Americans were expected to travel this holiday season -- whether it be by car, plane or train.
MILWAUKEE -- Nearly 99 million Americans were expected to travel this holiday season -- whether it be by car, plane or train.
Are you a new drone owner? Here's how to register with the FAA...
MILWAUKEE -- One of the hottest holiday gifts has received a warning from the FAA.
MILWAUKEE -- One of the hottest holiday gifts has received a warning from the FAA.