Attention drivers: Some long-term closures, big event to be aware of this weekend
MILWAUKEE -- Some long-term closures and a big event to be aware of this weekend.
MILWAUKEE -- Some long-term closures and a big event to be aware of this weekend.
As summer festival season begins, DOT says they're about 75% done with Hoan Bridge construction
MILWAUKEE -- The festival season begins Friday, June 5th in Milwaukee with PrideFest, and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation wants folks to be aware that construction on the Hoan Bridge is ongoing.But there is some good news regarding that construction.DOT officials say they are about 75% finished with the project.The majority of the construction has been completed over the Summerfest grounds and crews are working their way to the south."So during the summer, minimally invasive operations over the festival grounds.
MILWAUKEE -- The festival season begins Friday, June 5th in Milwaukee with PrideFest, and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation wants folks to be aware that construction on the Hoan Bridge is ongoing.But there is some good news regarding that construction.DOT officials say they are about 75% finished with the project.The majority of the construction has been completed over the Summerfest grounds and crews are working their way to the south."So during the summer, minimally invasive operations over the festival grounds.
Southwest round trip fares dip below $100 during 72-hour sale
NEW YORK -- Southwest Airlines rolled out a 72-hour sale on Tuesday that includes some round trip fares for less than $100.The nationwide sale includes travel between Aug. 25 and Dec. 16 with some blackout dates.In similar sales in the past, flights that were less than 500 miles were $49 each way, 501 to 1,000 miles were $99 each way and so on.
NEW YORK -- Southwest Airlines rolled out a 72-hour sale on Tuesday that includes some round trip fares for less than $100.The nationwide sale includes travel between Aug. 25 and Dec. 16 with some blackout dates.In similar sales in the past, flights that were less than 500 miles were $49 each way, 501 to 1,000 miles were $99 each way and so on.
Traffic fatalities: May was deadliest month on Wisconsin roads so far this year
MILWAUKEE -- With 54 traffic fatalities, May was the deadliest month on Wisconsin roads so far this year, according to preliminary statistics from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT).Traffic fatalities last month were six more than May 2014 and five more than the five-year average for the month of May.
MILWAUKEE -- With 54 traffic fatalities, May was the deadliest month on Wisconsin roads so far this year, according to preliminary statistics from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT).Traffic fatalities last month were six more than May 2014 and five more than the five-year average for the month of May.
Officials identify plane crash victims as aircraft company CEO, assembly mechanic
OSHKOSH -- An aircraft manufacturer says the company's chief executive and a mechanic were killed in a crash in one of its planes in eastern Wisconsin.Sonex Aircraft says CEO Jeremy Monnett and assembly mechanic Mike Clark died Tuesday when their single-engine plane crashed near Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, about 90 miles northwest of Milwaukee.Jeremy Monnett is the son of Sonex founder, John Monnett, who told staff Wednesday that the company will continue to operate "despite the holes left by Jeremy and Mike's absence."The two-seat plane crashed at Oshkosh Corp.'s north plant at the east end of a runway at Wittman.
OSHKOSH -- An aircraft manufacturer says the company's chief executive and a mechanic were killed in a crash in one of its planes in eastern Wisconsin.Sonex Aircraft says CEO Jeremy Monnett and assembly mechanic Mike Clark died Tuesday when their single-engine plane crashed near Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, about 90 miles northwest of Milwaukee.Jeremy Monnett is the son of Sonex founder, John Monnett, who told staff Wednesday that the company will continue to operate "despite the holes left by Jeremy and Mike's absence."The two-seat plane crashed at Oshkosh Corp.'s north plant at the east end of a runway at Wittman.
Major projects on the chopping block? Lawmakers challenged as they finalize transportation budget
MADISON -- Are major transportation projects on the chopping block?
MADISON -- Are major transportation projects on the chopping block?
High winds may have caused highway sign to blow into traffic in the Zoo Interchange
MILWAUKEE -- High winds may have caused a highway sign to blow into traffic Saturday, May 30th in the Zoo Interchange.It happened in the westbound lanes of I-94 near Highway 100.Wisconsin DOT officials say the sign was sitting in a construction zone -- leaning against a wall when it slid into the road.One lane was blocked, and this incident tied up traffic a little bit.Eventually, the sign was removed from the roadway.
MILWAUKEE -- High winds may have caused a highway sign to blow into traffic Saturday, May 30th in the Zoo Interchange.It happened in the westbound lanes of I-94 near Highway 100.Wisconsin DOT officials say the sign was sitting in a construction zone -- leaning against a wall when it slid into the road.One lane was blocked, and this incident tied up traffic a little bit.Eventually, the sign was removed from the roadway.
WisDOT: Work on WIS 158 in Kenosha County to begin June 1st
KENOSHA COUNTY -- On Monday, June 1, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is scheduled to begin a three-mile resurfacing project on WIS 158, from WIS 31 to WIS 32, in the city of Kenosha.The contractor, Stark Asphalt, plans on completing the $2.6 million project this fall.
KENOSHA COUNTY -- On Monday, June 1, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is scheduled to begin a three-mile resurfacing project on WIS 158, from WIS 31 to WIS 32, in the city of Kenosha.The contractor, Stark Asphalt, plans on completing the $2.6 million project this fall.
Summer travel just got easier: Mitchell International adds new airlines, destinations
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Airports are gearing up for summer vacations.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Airports are gearing up for summer vacations.
"An eye-opener:" 3 motorcycle riders killed in Milwaukee area; DOT simulator encourages safety
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- We saw more than a dozen crashes this Memorial Day weekend in southeastern Wisconsin -- and seven of them were fatal.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- We saw more than a dozen crashes this Memorial Day weekend in southeastern Wisconsin -- and seven of them were fatal.
Gov. Walker signs 70 mph speed limit bill, but drivers need to wait for the signs
MADISON (AP/WITI) — Gov.
MADISON (AP/WITI) — Gov.
Road construction suspended to accommodate heavy traffic during Memorial Day weekend
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- To help an anticipated surge of holiday travelers reach their destination safely and efficiently, construction work on most major highway projects around the state will be suspended during the three-day Memorial Day weekend, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT).Most construction in work zones will cease by noon on Friday, May 22, and will not resume until 6 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- To help an anticipated surge of holiday travelers reach their destination safely and efficiently, construction work on most major highway projects around the state will be suspended during the three-day Memorial Day weekend, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT).Most construction in work zones will cease by noon on Friday, May 22, and will not resume until 6 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26.
Wisconsin DOT: Closure schedule for I-94 for WIS 67 Bridge demolition in Waukesha Co. revised
WAUKESHA COUNTY (WITI) -- With demolition work on the WIS 67 Bridge over I-94 progressing faster than anticipated Monday night, May 18th, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is moving up its remaining freeway and ramp closure schedule.If work progresses this week as planned, there will be no freeway closures next week as had been anticipated.Safety to the traveling public is of the utmost priority.
WAUKESHA COUNTY (WITI) -- With demolition work on the WIS 67 Bridge over I-94 progressing faster than anticipated Monday night, May 18th, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is moving up its remaining freeway and ramp closure schedule.If work progresses this week as planned, there will be no freeway closures next week as had been anticipated.Safety to the traveling public is of the utmost priority.
Zoo Interchange project: Bluemound Road bridge will soon reopen, but another bridge will be closed
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There is some good and not-so-good news as it relates to the Zoo Interchange construction project.The good news: The Bluemound Road bridge over Highway 45 will soon reopen.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There is some good and not-so-good news as it relates to the Zoo Interchange construction project.The good news: The Bluemound Road bridge over Highway 45 will soon reopen.
Truck carrying four vehicles loses control, rolls near Ryan Road off-ramp on I-94 SB
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say a semi-truck/car hauler carrying four vehicles lost control and rolled near the Ryan Road off-ramp on I-94 southbound Monday evening, May 11th.It happened shortly after 6:30 p.m.When the truck lost control, the four vehicles it was hauling came off the truck, and the truck struck another vehicle.The truck's driver sustained minor injuries.Only one lane was open near the crash site as it was being cleaned up.The crash was cleared and the roadway reopened just before 10:00 p.m.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say a semi-truck/car hauler carrying four vehicles lost control and rolled near the Ryan Road off-ramp on I-94 southbound Monday evening, May 11th.It happened shortly after 6:30 p.m.When the truck lost control, the four vehicles it was hauling came off the truck, and the truck struck another vehicle.The truck's driver sustained minor injuries.Only one lane was open near the crash site as it was being cleaned up.The crash was cleared and the roadway reopened just before 10:00 p.m.
Family kicked off flight after misunderstanding involving girl with autism
SALT LAKE CITY - An Oregon family is furious after they said their flight was diverted to Salt Lake City and they were kicked off because of a misunderstanding with their teenage daughter who has autism.Donna Beegle told KPTV the issue started on their flight from Orlando to Portland when her 15-year-old daughter, Juliette, got hungry.Beegle said she knew her daughter needed food quickly to avoid a meltdown but the girl wouldn't eat the snacks she brought on the plane.
SALT LAKE CITY - An Oregon family is furious after they said their flight was diverted to Salt Lake City and they were kicked off because of a misunderstanding with their teenage daughter who has autism.Donna Beegle told KPTV the issue started on their flight from Orlando to Portland when her 15-year-old daughter, Juliette, got hungry.Beegle said she knew her daughter needed food quickly to avoid a meltdown but the girl wouldn't eat the snacks she brought on the plane.
Zoo Interchange update: The closures, lane shifts drivers should be aware of
(WITI) -- The weather is heating up, and so is construction on the Zoo Interchange.
(WITI) -- The weather is heating up, and so is construction on the Zoo Interchange.
Committee approves ordinance change to lift cap on taxicab permits at Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County’s Committee on Transportation, Public Works and Transit on Wednesday, May 6th approved an ordinance change to lift the cap on the number of taxicab permits issued at General Mitchell International Airport.Only 50 permits currently exist at the airport.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County’s Committee on Transportation, Public Works and Transit on Wednesday, May 6th approved an ordinance change to lift the cap on the number of taxicab permits issued at General Mitchell International Airport.Only 50 permits currently exist at the airport.
"This is not our gig:" County Board committee votes against funding, operating streetcars in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County officials say they don't want to get into the streetcar business with the city of Milwaukee.City officials haven't selected an organization to operate its streetcar system, but they have mentioned the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) -- which runs Milwaukee County buses as an option.On Wednesday, May 6th, the Milwaukee County Board's Transportation, Public Works and Transit Committee approved a resolution against funding the project and running the streetcars."I just don't want to see it going in the red, and the rest of Milwaukee County paying for it.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County officials say they don't want to get into the streetcar business with the city of Milwaukee.City officials haven't selected an organization to operate its streetcar system, but they have mentioned the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) -- which runs Milwaukee County buses as an option.On Wednesday, May 6th, the Milwaukee County Board's Transportation, Public Works and Transit Committee approved a resolution against funding the project and running the streetcars."I just don't want to see it going in the red, and the rest of Milwaukee County paying for it.
Get your questions answered fast! Wisconsin DOT's new live chat service "only a click away!"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) recently implemented a new live chat service for seven of its popular online services.“We wanted to offer customers using our online self-service offerings another tool to get their questions answered fast.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) recently implemented a new live chat service for seven of its popular online services.“We wanted to offer customers using our online self-service offerings another tool to get their questions answered fast.