OneJet now offering nonstop service from Mitchell International Airport to Pittsburgh
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Travelers will be able to choose from a number of new airlines and routes being launched this year from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE).
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Travelers will be able to choose from a number of new airlines and routes being launched this year from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE).
Wisconsin DOT: Traffic fatalities increase significantly in April
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- With 44 deaths last month on Wisconsin roads, traffic fatalities in April were 19 more than in April 2014, which was an increase of 43 percent, according to preliminary statistics from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT).Traffic fatalities last month also were six more than the five-year average for the month of April.As of April 30, a total of 146 people have died in Wisconsin traffic crashes this year, including nine motorcyclists, 11 pedestrians and two bicyclists.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- With 44 deaths last month on Wisconsin roads, traffic fatalities in April were 19 more than in April 2014, which was an increase of 43 percent, according to preliminary statistics from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT).Traffic fatalities last month also were six more than the five-year average for the month of April.As of April 30, a total of 146 people have died in Wisconsin traffic crashes this year, including nine motorcyclists, 11 pedestrians and two bicyclists.
See it: Entire plane sings 'Happy Birthday' to 4-year-old girl
(WITI) -- A young girl is treated to a very happy birthday on board a Southwest Airline Flight -- the entire plane sang her "Happy Birthday."According to WJW, Mazzy, who has spina bifida, was turning four and the entire plane decided to join in to make her day special.Watch the adorable moment here:
(WITI) -- A young girl is treated to a very happy birthday on board a Southwest Airline Flight -- the entire plane sang her "Happy Birthday."According to WJW, Mazzy, who has spina bifida, was turning four and the entire plane decided to join in to make her day special.Watch the adorable moment here:
More overnight closures are coming to the Zoo Interchange project
(WITI) -- It's the first day of May, and more work is coming to the Zoo Interchange.
(WITI) -- It's the first day of May, and more work is coming to the Zoo Interchange.
Former Shell employee ordered to pay $19.4M for fuel leak at Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 44-year-old Randy Jones of Houma, Louisiana, a former corrosion coordinator for Shell Pipeline Company was sentenced in federal court Thursday, April 30th to five years of probation and ordered to pay $19,377,785 in restitution.Previously, Jones pleaded guilty to knowingly failing to conduct required safety test between January and December 2011 and submitting the false data to the Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA).Jones’ violations were connected to a pipeline owned by Shell that delivered commercial aviation jet fuel to General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee.In January 2012, a hole was discovered in the pipeline at Mitchell Airport after jet fuel began showing up in the soil surrounding the airport and Wilson Creek.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 44-year-old Randy Jones of Houma, Louisiana, a former corrosion coordinator for Shell Pipeline Company was sentenced in federal court Thursday, April 30th to five years of probation and ordered to pay $19,377,785 in restitution.Previously, Jones pleaded guilty to knowingly failing to conduct required safety test between January and December 2011 and submitting the false data to the Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA).Jones’ violations were connected to a pipeline owned by Shell that delivered commercial aviation jet fuel to General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee.In January 2012, a hole was discovered in the pipeline at Mitchell Airport after jet fuel began showing up in the soil surrounding the airport and Wilson Creek.
Charged: Man accused in robberies/stabbings on or near buses, one involving girl on her way to school
MILWAUKEE COUNTY (WITI) -- An 18-year-old Milwaukee man has been charged in connection with two separate stabbing incidents that occurred during armed robberies that involved female victims who had been riding Milwaukee County Transit buses with the suspect.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY (WITI) -- An 18-year-old Milwaukee man has been charged in connection with two separate stabbing incidents that occurred during armed robberies that involved female victims who had been riding Milwaukee County Transit buses with the suspect.
Lawmakers reach deal on raising speed limit to 70 mph
MADISON (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans say they have reached an agreement to increase the speed limit to 70 miles-per-hour on some stretches of interstates and highways in the state.The deal is to be voted on by a Senate committee on Thursday, April 30th -- clearing the way for the bill to pass the Republican-controlled Legislature after it stalled last session.Under the agreement, the state Department of Transportation would decide which roads could increase from 65 mph to 70 mph.
MADISON (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans say they have reached an agreement to increase the speed limit to 70 miles-per-hour on some stretches of interstates and highways in the state.The deal is to be voted on by a Senate committee on Thursday, April 30th -- clearing the way for the bill to pass the Republican-controlled Legislature after it stalled last session.Under the agreement, the state Department of Transportation would decide which roads could increase from 65 mph to 70 mph.
"There was something unusual going on:" Milwaukee bound flight forced to land in Denver
DENVER (WITI) — Some concerning moments for passengers on board a flight headed to Milwaukee when their plane had to make an emergency landing in Denver on Friday night, April 24th.Officials say the Southwest Airlines flight #100 was traveling from Las Vegas to Milwaukee and was diverted to Denver after reporting "pressurization issues."Marilyn Biddle and other passengers on board were taken on quite the ride during their trip."He brought the plane down at a quick rate from about 35,000 feet down to 14,000 feet in just a couple minutes," said Biddle."I think everybody figured out there was something unusual going on," said Owen May, passenger.With 175 passengers and 6 crew members on board, some felt the affects immediately."About an hour out of Las Vegas my ears popped to the point they don't usually pop like real ice picks in my ears.
DENVER (WITI) — Some concerning moments for passengers on board a flight headed to Milwaukee when their plane had to make an emergency landing in Denver on Friday night, April 24th.Officials say the Southwest Airlines flight #100 was traveling from Las Vegas to Milwaukee and was diverted to Denver after reporting "pressurization issues."Marilyn Biddle and other passengers on board were taken on quite the ride during their trip."He brought the plane down at a quick rate from about 35,000 feet down to 14,000 feet in just a couple minutes," said Biddle."I think everybody figured out there was something unusual going on," said Owen May, passenger.With 175 passengers and 6 crew members on board, some felt the affects immediately."About an hour out of Las Vegas my ears popped to the point they don't usually pop like real ice picks in my ears.
$200,000 grant from Southwest Airlines to help transform public land near 4th & Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A public piece of land in downtown Milwaukee is about to undergo some significant changes.It's land near 4th and Wisconsin, and the goal is to create a public place where people can come and hang out.On Wednesday, April 22nd, Southwest Airlines offered a $200,000 "Heart of the Community" grant towards the effort.So what are some things folks can expect in the space?"Behind me there are some potted plants and movable planters.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A public piece of land in downtown Milwaukee is about to undergo some significant changes.It's land near 4th and Wisconsin, and the goal is to create a public place where people can come and hang out.On Wednesday, April 22nd, Southwest Airlines offered a $200,000 "Heart of the Community" grant towards the effort.So what are some things folks can expect in the space?"Behind me there are some potted plants and movable planters.
Work begins to replace "highly deteriorated" pavement on S. 27th Street in Franklin, Oak Creek
FRANKLIN/OAK CREEK (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) has begun work on the reconstruction of WIS 241 (27th Street) in the cities of Oak Creek and Franklin, in Milwaukee County.
FRANKLIN/OAK CREEK (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) has begun work on the reconstruction of WIS 241 (27th Street) in the cities of Oak Creek and Franklin, in Milwaukee County.
Family forced to sit in vomit covered seats on United Airlines flight
ORLANDO, Fla. -- A family is furious at United Airlines because family members had to fly home from Orlando in seats soaked with vomit.A passenger got sick on an earlier flight.
ORLANDO, Fla. -- A family is furious at United Airlines because family members had to fly home from Orlando in seats soaked with vomit.A passenger got sick on an earlier flight.
Construction season now fully underway: What you need to know for a smooth commute
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- We know there are two seasons in the Midwest -- winter and construction.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- We know there are two seasons in the Midwest -- winter and construction.
Wisconsin DOT to hear public comment on construction of I-794 ramps and related projects
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Southeast Region, in partnership with the city of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County is announcing a public involvement meeting to discuss the construction of the I-794 ramps and related local roadway improvements.The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 21st, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Miller Room at O’Donnell Park, 910 East Michigan Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.The meeting will be an open house format allowing participants to view concepts and provide feedback on the following:
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Southeast Region, in partnership with the city of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County is announcing a public involvement meeting to discuss the construction of the I-794 ramps and related local roadway improvements.The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 21st, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Miller Room at O’Donnell Park, 910 East Michigan Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.The meeting will be an open house format allowing participants to view concepts and provide feedback on the following:
Wisconsin DOT makes it easy to certify disabled parking eligibility online
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Doctors, advanced practice nurses, chiropractors and other specialists can now easily certify their patients’ eligibility status for disabled parking through the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s (WisDOT) new online process at https://app.wi.gov/disabledparking.Streamlining the certification process for health care specialists means medical professionals can go online to certify the renewal and issuance of disabled parking cards and plates.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Doctors, advanced practice nurses, chiropractors and other specialists can now easily certify their patients’ eligibility status for disabled parking through the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s (WisDOT) new online process at https://app.wi.gov/disabledparking.Streamlining the certification process for health care specialists means medical professionals can go online to certify the renewal and issuance of disabled parking cards and plates.
To improve pedestrian safety, DOT providing $30K in federal funding for Milwaukee task force
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- To improve pedestrian safety, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is providing $70,000 in federal funding to local task forces for intensified law enforcement and education efforts in La Crosse, Madison and Milwaukee.Using high-visibility law enforcement, the pedestrian safety task forces will combine the resources and expertise of the local police departments and the university police departments in the three communities.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- To improve pedestrian safety, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is providing $70,000 in federal funding to local task forces for intensified law enforcement and education efforts in La Crosse, Madison and Milwaukee.Using high-visibility law enforcement, the pedestrian safety task forces will combine the resources and expertise of the local police departments and the university police departments in the three communities.
“There is a demand:" Resolution asks that Milwaukee County lift cap on number of taxicabs at airport
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County could lift its cap on the number of taxicabs at General Mitchell International Airport.A proposal to lift the cap was brought up at the Transportation, Public Works and Transit Committee Wednesday, April 8th.The measure was tabled, and is expected to be discussed at the full Milwaukee County Board meeting later this month.It is Milwaukee County Supervisor John Weishan's resolution, and he says it's passage would be “good for the free market.”“It is ridiculous that we are stifling the free market by limiting the number of taxicab licenses to the airport,” said Weishan. “This measure will not only encourage free enterprise, it will give travelers a better chance to catch a cab from the airport in a timely fashion.”Weishan’s resolution says that the city of Milwaukee revised its taxicab licensing and permit regulations in response to a lawsuit filed by several taxicab operators and by the activities of Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) such as Uber and Lyft – otherwise known as ride-sharing services.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County could lift its cap on the number of taxicabs at General Mitchell International Airport.A proposal to lift the cap was brought up at the Transportation, Public Works and Transit Committee Wednesday, April 8th.The measure was tabled, and is expected to be discussed at the full Milwaukee County Board meeting later this month.It is Milwaukee County Supervisor John Weishan's resolution, and he says it's passage would be “good for the free market.”“It is ridiculous that we are stifling the free market by limiting the number of taxicab licenses to the airport,” said Weishan. “This measure will not only encourage free enterprise, it will give travelers a better chance to catch a cab from the airport in a timely fashion.”Weishan’s resolution says that the city of Milwaukee revised its taxicab licensing and permit regulations in response to a lawsuit filed by several taxicab operators and by the activities of Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) such as Uber and Lyft – otherwise known as ride-sharing services.
Southwest Airlines to offer daily, nonstop flights from Mitchell Airport to Dallas, Texas
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Southwest Airlines will begin offering nonstop flights from Milwaukee's General Mitchell International Airport to Dallas (Love Field) beginning Wednesday, April 8th.The new flights are part of an overall growth plan of Southwest’s Love Field operations which will see more than 180 daily departures by the end of the year.Southwest is the only airline in the United States where your bags fly free (first two checked bags, size and weight limits apply), and where you won’t pay a change fee to change your flights.Southwest Airlines took off on June 18, 1971.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Southwest Airlines will begin offering nonstop flights from Milwaukee's General Mitchell International Airport to Dallas (Love Field) beginning Wednesday, April 8th.The new flights are part of an overall growth plan of Southwest’s Love Field operations which will see more than 180 daily departures by the end of the year.Southwest is the only airline in the United States where your bags fly free (first two checked bags, size and weight limits apply), and where you won’t pay a change fee to change your flights.Southwest Airlines took off on June 18, 1971.
Get to Miller Park with ease: "Brewers Line" begins service on Opening Day
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Getting to Miller Park to cheer on the Brewers has never been easier with the MCTS Brewers Line getting you straight to the game.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Getting to Miller Park to cheer on the Brewers has never been easier with the MCTS Brewers Line getting you straight to the game.
Headed to Indy to watch the Badgers play in the Final Four? Make a travel game plan!
INDIANAPOLIS (WITI) -- Wisconsin Badgers basketball is all the buzz as Wisconsin prepares to hit the hardwood Saturday evening, April 4th in Indianapolis.
INDIANAPOLIS (WITI) -- Wisconsin Badgers basketball is all the buzz as Wisconsin prepares to hit the hardwood Saturday evening, April 4th in Indianapolis.
March proved to be deadliest on Wisconsin roads since 2007
MADISON (WITI) -- A total of 36 people died in traffic crashes in Wisconsin last month, which was the deadliest March on Wisconsin roads since 2007 when 58 fatalities occurred, according to preliminary statistics from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT).Traffic deaths last month were four more than March of 2014 and six more than the five-year average for March.As of March 31, a total of 98 people have died in Wisconsin traffic crashes during 2015 including eight pedestrians, two bicyclists and one motorcycle operator.
MADISON (WITI) -- A total of 36 people died in traffic crashes in Wisconsin last month, which was the deadliest March on Wisconsin roads since 2007 when 58 fatalities occurred, according to preliminary statistics from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT).Traffic deaths last month were four more than March of 2014 and six more than the five-year average for March.As of March 31, a total of 98 people have died in Wisconsin traffic crashes during 2015 including eight pedestrians, two bicyclists and one motorcycle operator.