Pictures: Newest addition to Airbus passenger fleet lands at Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE -- There is a passenger jet parked at Mitchell International Airport you do not often get to see in person.
MILWAUKEE -- There is a passenger jet parked at Mitchell International Airport you do not often get to see in person.
Zoo Interchange Project: The closures you need to be aware of for next week
MILWAUKEE -- Work on the Zoo Interchange continues to move forward.
MILWAUKEE -- Work on the Zoo Interchange continues to move forward.
Transit union leaders say contract negotiations will resume with MCTS officials on July 30th
MILWAUKEE -- In a statement issued to FOX6 News, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998 leaders say they'll meet with Milwaukee County Transit officials on July 30th -- as contract negotiations pick back up.Roughly 750 MCTS bus drivers walked off the job at 3 a.m. on July 1st and began picketing at the Milwaukee County Transit System garages after contract negotiations between union leaders and transit officials broke down.The strike lasted until 3:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 4th.On Wednesday, July 15th, Local 998 President James Macon addressed rumors that another strike was in the works."There's a lot of rumors out there that we are planning on going on another job stoppage again.
MILWAUKEE -- In a statement issued to FOX6 News, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998 leaders say they'll meet with Milwaukee County Transit officials on July 30th -- as contract negotiations pick back up.Roughly 750 MCTS bus drivers walked off the job at 3 a.m. on July 1st and began picketing at the Milwaukee County Transit System garages after contract negotiations between union leaders and transit officials broke down.The strike lasted until 3:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 4th.On Wednesday, July 15th, Local 998 President James Macon addressed rumors that another strike was in the works."There's a lot of rumors out there that we are planning on going on another job stoppage again.
"It's possible:" Bus drivers union president addresses rumors another strike is in the works
MILWAUKEE -- The president of the bus drivers union, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998, spoke on Wednesday, July 15th about some rumors that have been floating around.The bus drivers conducted a strike which left all county buses parked for three days -- and ended on July 4th.On Wednesday, union president James Macon addressed rumors that another strike was in the works."There's a lot of rumors out there that we are planning on going on another job stoppage again.
MILWAUKEE -- The president of the bus drivers union, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998, spoke on Wednesday, July 15th about some rumors that have been floating around.The bus drivers conducted a strike which left all county buses parked for three days -- and ended on July 4th.On Wednesday, union president James Macon addressed rumors that another strike was in the works."There's a lot of rumors out there that we are planning on going on another job stoppage again.
All lanes now clear on I-94 SB near Highway KR in Racine after traffic stop led to closure
RACINE COUNTY -- A traffic alert on Tuesday evening, July 14th -- Officials with the Racine County Sheriff's Office conducted a traffic stop on two vehicles on I-94 -- just south of Highway KR.We're told these vehicles that were stopped may have been involved in some sort of crime in the Milwaukee area.ALL lanes of southbound I-94 at KR were closed initially -- but all lanes have reopened.We're told there were some people taken into custody -- but it's unclear how many at this point.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
RACINE COUNTY -- A traffic alert on Tuesday evening, July 14th -- Officials with the Racine County Sheriff's Office conducted a traffic stop on two vehicles on I-94 -- just south of Highway KR.We're told these vehicles that were stopped may have been involved in some sort of crime in the Milwaukee area.ALL lanes of southbound I-94 at KR were closed initially -- but all lanes have reopened.We're told there were some people taken into custody -- but it's unclear how many at this point.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Ramp from I-894 to I-94EB in Zoo Interchange closed until Sunday morning
MILWAUKEE -- A heads up for drivers: The northbound ramp from I-894 to I-94 eastbound will be closed through early Sunday morning, July 12th."We need to build a temporary roadway and we also need to do a lot of underground work in that area.
MILWAUKEE -- A heads up for drivers: The northbound ramp from I-894 to I-94 eastbound will be closed through early Sunday morning, July 12th."We need to build a temporary roadway and we also need to do a lot of underground work in that area.
Public Art Committee dedicates "Slalom," new kinetic sculpture on display at airport's baggage claim
MILWAUKEE -- Members of the Milwaukee County Public Art Committee have dedicated a new public art display being installed as part of General Mitchell International Airport’s Baggage Claim Renovation Project.Tim Prentice, the Kinetic Sculptor selected by the Public Art Committee, has completed similar projects around the world and installed his “Slalom” display at Mitchell Airport this week.“This is a unique opportunity to play with light and achieve an ever-changing sequence of varied and unpredictable effects,” Prentice said. “Movement and changing light will draw the viewer’s attention to the work on display in this beautiful building.”
MILWAUKEE -- Members of the Milwaukee County Public Art Committee have dedicated a new public art display being installed as part of General Mitchell International Airport’s Baggage Claim Renovation Project.Tim Prentice, the Kinetic Sculptor selected by the Public Art Committee, has completed similar projects around the world and installed his “Slalom” display at Mitchell Airport this week.“This is a unique opportunity to play with light and achieve an ever-changing sequence of varied and unpredictable effects,” Prentice said. “Movement and changing light will draw the viewer’s attention to the work on display in this beautiful building.”
MCTS now reimbursing passengers with passes in wake of bus drivers strike
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is now issuing reimbursements for passengers who had active 7-day or 31-day passes during last week’s three-day strike by the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 998.Reimbursement InfoM•CARD holders:
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is now issuing reimbursements for passengers who had active 7-day or 31-day passes during last week’s three-day strike by the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 998.Reimbursement InfoM•CARD holders:
West Waukesha Bypass project years in the making, but there's a group trying to put a stop to it
WAUKESHA -- The West Waukesha Bypass has been years in the making, and crews aren't expected to break ground until at least 2016.
WAUKESHA -- The West Waukesha Bypass has been years in the making, and crews aren't expected to break ground until at least 2016.
Some riders pleased with MCTS 'free day' Monday, others say it doesn't make up for three-day strike
MILWAUKEE -- MCTS bus rides were free on Monday, July 6th -- as an effort to thank riders for their patience as drivers took part in a 72-hour strike beginning last week.
MILWAUKEE -- MCTS bus rides were free on Monday, July 6th -- as an effort to thank riders for their patience as drivers took part in a 72-hour strike beginning last week.
Chris Abele: All Milwaukee County buses will be free on Monday, July 6th
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced on Friday, July 3rd that all MCTS buses will be free on Monday, July 6th.Monday will be the first weekday since the conclusion of the drivers’ union strike that is stranding tens of thousands of people who rely on MCTS to get to work, school, and doctor appointments.In a news release, Abele said the following:
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced on Friday, July 3rd that all MCTS buses will be free on Monday, July 6th.Monday will be the first weekday since the conclusion of the drivers’ union strike that is stranding tens of thousands of people who rely on MCTS to get to work, school, and doctor appointments.In a news release, Abele said the following:
Back in service: MCTS drivers return to work early 4th of July holiday
MILWAUKEE -- The buses are back!
MILWAUKEE -- The buses are back!
3-day strike comes to an end: MCTS buses back on the road Saturday
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County bus drivers wrapped up the third day of their strike -- and returned to work on Saturday, July 4th.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County bus drivers wrapped up the third day of their strike -- and returned to work on Saturday, July 4th.
Drivers take note: What you'll need to know about construction during holiday weekend
MILWAUKEE -- Some construction projects are being put on hold -- while other work keeps plugging along this holiday weekend.
MILWAUKEE -- Some construction projects are being put on hold -- while other work keeps plugging along this holiday weekend.
"It's affecting a lot of people:" Day two of MCTS drivers strike forces bus riders to get creative
MILWAUKEE -- The MCTS bus drivers strike is not stopping everyone from getting to their respective places of employment, but it is encouraging some to get creative.
MILWAUKEE -- The MCTS bus drivers strike is not stopping everyone from getting to their respective places of employment, but it is encouraging some to get creative.
Short-term closure: Hale Interchange ramp to WIS 100 to close Monday, July 6th
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is scheduled to close the I-43 south exit ramp to WIS 100/US 45, beginning at 5:00 a.m. Monday, July 6th.
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is scheduled to close the I-43 south exit ramp to WIS 100/US 45, beginning at 5:00 a.m. Monday, July 6th.
MCTS bus drivers strike, service suspended until 3 a.m. July 4th
MILWAUKEE -- Bus service in Milwaukee County has been suspended.
MILWAUKEE -- Bus service in Milwaukee County has been suspended.
DOT scheduled to start work on bridge on Capitol Drive in Pewaukee
PEWAUKEE -- Beginning Monday, July 6th, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is scheduled to start work on a bridge rehabilitation project on WIS 190 (Capitol Drive) in the city of Pewaukee, Waukesha County.The project limits run from Five Fields Road to Springdale Road, a distance of just under three miles.Scheduled to begin the week of July 13th, traffic will be down to one lane in each direction.
PEWAUKEE -- Beginning Monday, July 6th, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is scheduled to start work on a bridge rehabilitation project on WIS 190 (Capitol Drive) in the city of Pewaukee, Waukesha County.The project limits run from Five Fields Road to Springdale Road, a distance of just under three miles.Scheduled to begin the week of July 13th, traffic will be down to one lane in each direction.
Milwaukee aldermen, Milwaukee County supervisors issue statements on 72-hour bus strike
MILWAUKEE -- Hundreds of Milwaukee County union bus drivers are on strike.
MILWAUKEE -- Hundreds of Milwaukee County union bus drivers are on strike.