Alaska Airlines begins daily nonstop service between Mitchell Airport, Seattle-Tacoma Airport
MILWAUKEE -- Alaska Airlines kicked off its new daily nonstop service between Milwaukee County’s General Mitchell International Airport and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Wednesday afternoon, July 1st.“Alaska Airlines has developed a great reputation among travelers and will be well-received in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- Alaska Airlines kicked off its new daily nonstop service between Milwaukee County’s General Mitchell International Airport and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Wednesday afternoon, July 1st.“Alaska Airlines has developed a great reputation among travelers and will be well-received in Milwaukee.
Bus strike: Downtown Milwaukee's trolley service to extend service on Friday, July 3rd
MILWAUKEE -- Downtown Milwaukee’s trolley service, the Milwaukee Trolley Loop presented by VISIT Milwaukee, will extend service on Friday, July 3rd until 11:00 p.m. to accommodate guests attending Summerfest and the U.S. Bank Fireworks.
MILWAUKEE -- Downtown Milwaukee’s trolley service, the Milwaukee Trolley Loop presented by VISIT Milwaukee, will extend service on Friday, July 3rd until 11:00 p.m. to accommodate guests attending Summerfest and the U.S. Bank Fireworks.
"I took a taxi today:" Bus riders affected by transit strike not happy about being stranded
MILWAUKEE -- The transit strike that began Wednesday, July 1st at 3:00 a.m. and continues through Saturday, July 4th at 3:00 a.m. is forcing bus riders to find alternate ways to go about their lives -- and some people are not too happy about it.
MILWAUKEE -- The transit strike that began Wednesday, July 1st at 3:00 a.m. and continues through Saturday, July 4th at 3:00 a.m. is forcing bus riders to find alternate ways to go about their lives -- and some people are not too happy about it.
Summerfest officials: Bus service stoppage a 'major disruption' ahead of busy holiday weekend
MILWAUKEE -- It is being called a "work stoppage" by Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998 leaders -- and it means no Milwaukee County Transit System bus service effective 3:00 a.m. Wednesday.
MILWAUKEE -- It is being called a "work stoppage" by Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998 leaders -- and it means no Milwaukee County Transit System bus service effective 3:00 a.m. Wednesday.
What do you think about Wisconsin's rest areas? WisDOT wants your opinion
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) wants to hear what you think of the state's network of rest areas?
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) wants to hear what you think of the state's network of rest areas?
$45 million renovation project: Five baggage claim carousels now open at Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele was joined by County Supervisors Michael Mayo, Sr., Patricia Jursik, Jason Haas, Steve Taylor and Martin Weddle on Tuesday, June 30th to unveil the final phase of General Mitchell International Airport’s Baggage Claim Renovation Project.All five carousels are now open to the public, marking the end of major construction work on the Baggage Claim building.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele was joined by County Supervisors Michael Mayo, Sr., Patricia Jursik, Jason Haas, Steve Taylor and Martin Weddle on Tuesday, June 30th to unveil the final phase of General Mitchell International Airport’s Baggage Claim Renovation Project.All five carousels are now open to the public, marking the end of major construction work on the Baggage Claim building.
52-year-old Milwaukee man arrested for OWI, fourth offense after he was stopped on I-94
RACINE COUNTY -- The Wisconsin State Patrol say a 52-year-old Milwaukee man was arrested for OWI -- fourth offense early Tuesday, June 30th.The man was stopped for unsafe lane deviation on I-94SB at Braun Road.Upon speaking with the man, a trooper noticed an open bottle of intoxicants.
RACINE COUNTY -- The Wisconsin State Patrol say a 52-year-old Milwaukee man was arrested for OWI -- fourth offense early Tuesday, June 30th.The man was stopped for unsafe lane deviation on I-94SB at Braun Road.Upon speaking with the man, a trooper noticed an open bottle of intoxicants.
Bus drivers union to hold "work stoppage," service suspended for 72 hours starting at 3 a.m.
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) officials say members of Milwaukee County's transit union have called for a strike -- and bus service will be suspended effective 3:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 1st.
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) officials say members of Milwaukee County's transit union have called for a strike -- and bus service will be suspended effective 3:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 1st.
Traveling over holiday weekend? WisDOT says most highway projects will be on hold
MILWAUKEE -- Construction on most major highway projects in Wisconsin will be suspended for the Fourth of July weekend to accommodate heavy holiday traffic.
MILWAUKEE -- Construction on most major highway projects in Wisconsin will be suspended for the Fourth of July weekend to accommodate heavy holiday traffic.
Be in the know before you go: New 511 Wisconsin app delivers real-time traffic info
MILWAUKEE -- How often have you been stuck in traffic -- wondering what's going on that's causing all the delays?
MILWAUKEE -- How often have you been stuck in traffic -- wondering what's going on that's causing all the delays?
Rejected: 93% of transit union members vote down new contract, 92% vote YES for strike
MILWAUKEE -- A new contract is on the table.
MILWAUKEE -- A new contract is on the table.
DOT: New mobile app helps summer festival goers avoid traffic congestion
MILWAUKEE -- People looking to visit one of Milwaukee’s summer festivals can avoid seasonal traffic congestion with a new mobile app just launched by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.The free 511 Wisconsin smart phone application will provide travelers with information on traffic incidents, delays/backups, closures/detours, work zones and weather-related road conditions.Available on both Apple and Android devices, the app provides up-to-date traffic related information through traffic alerts that can be programmed to align with the users favorite travel areas.Other features of the application include:• Nearly 400 traffic camera live-feeds to view road conditions;• Travel times and speeds for highly traveled routes;• Road work information, to include dates and times of full closures and lane restrictions; and• Incident notifications.
MILWAUKEE -- People looking to visit one of Milwaukee’s summer festivals can avoid seasonal traffic congestion with a new mobile app just launched by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.The free 511 Wisconsin smart phone application will provide travelers with information on traffic incidents, delays/backups, closures/detours, work zones and weather-related road conditions.Available on both Apple and Android devices, the app provides up-to-date traffic related information through traffic alerts that can be programmed to align with the users favorite travel areas.Other features of the application include:• Nearly 400 traffic camera live-feeds to view road conditions;• Travel times and speeds for highly traveled routes;• Road work information, to include dates and times of full closures and lane restrictions; and• Incident notifications.
"The negotiations continue to be fruitful:" Milwaukee County, MCTS union discuss new contract
MILWAUKEE -- A new contract is on the table.
MILWAUKEE -- A new contract is on the table.
"It's going to be clogged:" Construction likely means heavy traffic, limited parking near Summerfest
MILWAUKEE -- We all know traffic can be heavy, and parking near Summerfest can be tricky.
MILWAUKEE -- We all know traffic can be heavy, and parking near Summerfest can be tricky.
Crews investigate rollover crash on I-94 near Ryan Road
OAK CREEK -- Emergency personnel responded to the scene of an accident Monday, June 22nd on I-94 near Ryan Road.
OAK CREEK -- Emergency personnel responded to the scene of an accident Monday, June 22nd on I-94 near Ryan Road.
Summerfest is only 5 days away! DOT's Ryan Luck runs down the best routes
MILWAUKEE -- Summerfest is only five days away -- and getting their will be a top priority.
MILWAUKEE -- Summerfest is only five days away -- and getting their will be a top priority.
KC-135 aircraft from 128th Air Refueling Wing lands safely at Mitchell Airport after in-flight emergency
MILWAUKEE -- A plane from the 128th Air Refueling Wing landed without incident at General Mitchell International Airport Wednesday, June 17th after experiencing an "in-flight emergency."Major John Capra with the 128th Air Refueling Wing tells FOX6 News the KC-135 aircraft was out on a routine mission on Wednesday morning, and was returning from delivering troops to the United Kingdom.About an hour and 30 minutes from Mitchell Airport, as the plane was headed into Milwaukee, the aircraft's crew noticed a warning on a gauge on the aircraft's dashboard -- related to one of the four jet engines.An in-flight emergency was declared.As a precaution, one of the four engines that powers the aircraft was shut down in an effort to not damage the engine in question while in flight.The crew brought the aircraft into Milwaukee under the power of three engines.
MILWAUKEE -- A plane from the 128th Air Refueling Wing landed without incident at General Mitchell International Airport Wednesday, June 17th after experiencing an "in-flight emergency."Major John Capra with the 128th Air Refueling Wing tells FOX6 News the KC-135 aircraft was out on a routine mission on Wednesday morning, and was returning from delivering troops to the United Kingdom.About an hour and 30 minutes from Mitchell Airport, as the plane was headed into Milwaukee, the aircraft's crew noticed a warning on a gauge on the aircraft's dashboard -- related to one of the four jet engines.An in-flight emergency was declared.As a precaution, one of the four engines that powers the aircraft was shut down in an effort to not damage the engine in question while in flight.The crew brought the aircraft into Milwaukee under the power of three engines.
MCTS union spokesman: 96.4% of members vote YES, call for strike if needed
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Transit union workers voted Tuesday, June 16th on whether to go on strike.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Transit union workers voted Tuesday, June 16th on whether to go on strike.
70 is the new 65: Signs now going up, raising the speed limit on some Wisconsin roadways
MILWAUKEE -- Highway crews have begun installing brand new 70 miles-per-hour speed limit signs on interstates in Wisconsin.
MILWAUKEE -- Highway crews have begun installing brand new 70 miles-per-hour speed limit signs on interstates in Wisconsin.
WisDOT: 70 mph speed limit signs to be installed along Interstates this week
MILWAUKEE -- County highway crews will begin installing 70 mph speed limit signs along Wisconsin Interstates this week.
MILWAUKEE -- County highway crews will begin installing 70 mph speed limit signs along Wisconsin Interstates this week.