Two-vehicle crash causes some backups on U.S. 41 NB near I-94 WB
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say a two-vehicle crash caused some backups on U.S. 41 NB near I-94 WB Thursday evening, March 5th.Sheriff's officials say one person suffered minor injuries.Other vehicles were able to get through the area, but some ended up going around the crash and through the "gore area" -- a center area created when two roadways split.There were some backups as a result of the crash.Everything was cleared up by about 6:30 p.m.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say a two-vehicle crash caused some backups on U.S. 41 NB near I-94 WB Thursday evening, March 5th.Sheriff's officials say one person suffered minor injuries.Other vehicles were able to get through the area, but some ended up going around the crash and through the "gore area" -- a center area created when two roadways split.There were some backups as a result of the crash.Everything was cleared up by about 6:30 p.m.
February was a safe month on the roads in Wisconsin, fourth safest since end of World War II
MADISON (WITI) -- February was the third safest month in terms of traffic fatalities in the last ten years.
MADISON (WITI) -- February was the third safest month in terms of traffic fatalities in the last ten years.
To keep drivers safe: Wisconsin DOT partners with the National Weather Service
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The timing of the state’s latest round of winter weather coincides well with an announcement made Tuesday, March 3rd regarding a new partnership between the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and the National Weather Service (NWS).“WisDOT will use its 511 travel information resources and statewide dynamic message signs (DMS) to alert Wisconsin travelers of various winter storm events,” said Paul Keltner, State Traffic Operations supervisor. “These are storms that NWS predicts will have significant impacts on highway traffic safety, such as: winter storm warnings, blizzard warnings, ice storm warnings and lake effect snow warnings.”The weather messages will appear as scrolling alerts on WisDOT’s 511 website: www.511wi.gov; be included on the 511 automated telephone system; and displayed on DMSs, either statewide or in the affected geographic area.Messages will include specific storm information including the event timeframe, potential impacts to travelers and recommended courses of action.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The timing of the state’s latest round of winter weather coincides well with an announcement made Tuesday, March 3rd regarding a new partnership between the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and the National Weather Service (NWS).“WisDOT will use its 511 travel information resources and statewide dynamic message signs (DMS) to alert Wisconsin travelers of various winter storm events,” said Paul Keltner, State Traffic Operations supervisor. “These are storms that NWS predicts will have significant impacts on highway traffic safety, such as: winter storm warnings, blizzard warnings, ice storm warnings and lake effect snow warnings.”The weather messages will appear as scrolling alerts on WisDOT’s 511 website: www.511wi.gov; be included on the 511 automated telephone system; and displayed on DMSs, either statewide or in the affected geographic area.Messages will include specific storm information including the event timeframe, potential impacts to travelers and recommended courses of action.
"I was ticked!" Man says a driver who fled the scene totaled his car in rush hour hit-and-run on I-94
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- One minute, he was stuck in traffic.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- One minute, he was stuck in traffic.
Extreme cold has slowed work on Zoo Interchange project; full closure rescheduled
(WITI) -- The extreme cold has slowed work on the Zoo Interchange project -- and a full closure of I-94 has been rescheduled.
(WITI) -- The extreme cold has slowed work on the Zoo Interchange project -- and a full closure of I-94 has been rescheduled.
Terry Slaybaugh, Mitchell International Airport's new director is now on the job
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Terry Slaybaugh is the new airport director for Mitchell International Airport -- and he was officially introduced on Wednesday, February 18th.Prior to his arrival in Milwaukee, Slaybaugh was running the airport in Dayton, Ohio where he led an aggressive airport modernization capital program and helped the airport maintain fiscal stability during a turbulent time in the airline industry.As he takes over at Mitchell International Airport, Slaybaugh says his biggest challenge is adding more direct flights, and he says he needs help from local businesses."For us to be successful in getting some of the tougher markets that people want to see direct service to out of Milwaukee, I'm going to need the business community with me telling me what they're doing in those markets and why it's important to them," Slaybaugh said.Slaybaugh was hired after an extensive nationwide search and interview process, he replaces Barry Bateman who retired in April.“In the almost four years I've been in office, I have been directly involved with hiring decisions for leadership in many departments because I know the most important factor in any organization's success is its leadership.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Terry Slaybaugh is the new airport director for Mitchell International Airport -- and he was officially introduced on Wednesday, February 18th.Prior to his arrival in Milwaukee, Slaybaugh was running the airport in Dayton, Ohio where he led an aggressive airport modernization capital program and helped the airport maintain fiscal stability during a turbulent time in the airline industry.As he takes over at Mitchell International Airport, Slaybaugh says his biggest challenge is adding more direct flights, and he says he needs help from local businesses."For us to be successful in getting some of the tougher markets that people want to see direct service to out of Milwaukee, I'm going to need the business community with me telling me what they're doing in those markets and why it's important to them," Slaybaugh said.Slaybaugh was hired after an extensive nationwide search and interview process, he replaces Barry Bateman who retired in April.“In the almost four years I've been in office, I have been directly involved with hiring decisions for leadership in many departments because I know the most important factor in any organization's success is its leadership.
"Not a good investment:" Some not pleased with WisDOT's "preferred alternative" for I-94 East/West Corridor
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Ditching plans for a double-decker, on Tuesday, February 17th, Wisconsin Department of Transportation Secretary Mark Gottlieb unveiled the preferred alternative for the I-94 East-West Corridor reconstruction.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Ditching plans for a double-decker, on Tuesday, February 17th, Wisconsin Department of Transportation Secretary Mark Gottlieb unveiled the preferred alternative for the I-94 East-West Corridor reconstruction.
What's next for the I-94 East-West Corridor? WisDOT unveils preferred alternative
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Ditching plans for a double-decker, on Tuesday, February 17th, Wisconsin Department of Transportation Secretary Mark Gottlieb unveiled the preferred alternative for the I-94 East-West Corridor reconstruction.Following three years of study, five public involvement meetings, two public hearings and countless other meetings, Gottlieb has revealed the recommendation for reconstructing the I-94 East/West Corridor between 16th Street and 70th Street."We're obviously here regarding the future of the I-94 East/West Corridor," Gottlieb said.The corridor was built in the late 1950s.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Ditching plans for a double-decker, on Tuesday, February 17th, Wisconsin Department of Transportation Secretary Mark Gottlieb unveiled the preferred alternative for the I-94 East-West Corridor reconstruction.Following three years of study, five public involvement meetings, two public hearings and countless other meetings, Gottlieb has revealed the recommendation for reconstructing the I-94 East/West Corridor between 16th Street and 70th Street."We're obviously here regarding the future of the I-94 East/West Corridor," Gottlieb said.The corridor was built in the late 1950s.
ALERT for drivers: Two ramps on I-43 SB to close Monday night into Tuesday morning
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will be closing two ramps on I-43, Monday, February 16th and Tuesday, February 17th from 11:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. These ramps include:
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will be closing two ramps on I-43, Monday, February 16th and Tuesday, February 17th from 11:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. These ramps include:
West Allis woman fined after stolen license plates zoom through tollways, red lights
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- There's a lot of paper work.
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- There's a lot of paper work.
New for 2015: Mitchell Intl. Airport offers new airline, nonstop flights & technology
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A new airline, new nonstop flights and the completion of the Baggage Claim Renovation Project.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A new airline, new nonstop flights and the completion of the Baggage Claim Renovation Project.
"It's all about the view:" Several inches of snow, tall piles make it difficult for drivers to see
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A foot of snow was registered at Milwaukee's Mitchell International Airport this past weekend, and even though most of that snow has been cleared from roadways, it's still making things difficult for drivers.Sheila Harris has a Hummer because the height helps her to see when she's driving.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A foot of snow was registered at Milwaukee's Mitchell International Airport this past weekend, and even though most of that snow has been cleared from roadways, it's still making things difficult for drivers.Sheila Harris has a Hummer because the height helps her to see when she's driving.
See flashing lights on the side of the road? You MUST move over, or at the very least, slow down!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Several inches of snow fell this weekend -- with a foot measured at General Mitchell International Airport.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Several inches of snow fell this weekend -- with a foot measured at General Mitchell International Airport.
Delta flight headed to Atlanta forced to return to Mitchell Airport after experiencing mechanical issue
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Delta flight had to return to General Mitchell International Airport Tuesday afternoon, February 3rd after experiencing a mechanical issue during takeoff, a Delta Air Lines spokeswoman tells FOX6 News.Delta Flight 1052 was headed to Atlanta from Milwaukee.The mechanical issue involved one of the aircraft's two engines.The Delta Airlines spokeswoman says the flight crew followed procedures and returned the Boeing MD-88 aircraft to Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Delta flight had to return to General Mitchell International Airport Tuesday afternoon, February 3rd after experiencing a mechanical issue during takeoff, a Delta Air Lines spokeswoman tells FOX6 News.Delta Flight 1052 was headed to Atlanta from Milwaukee.The mechanical issue involved one of the aircraft's two engines.The Delta Airlines spokeswoman says the flight crew followed procedures and returned the Boeing MD-88 aircraft to Milwaukee.
"We take these threats very seriously:" Travelers feeling uneasy after spike in threats against airlines
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It has been a bad week for those traveling by plane!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It has been a bad week for those traveling by plane!
Terry Slaybaugh named new airport director for Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele has announced Terry Slaybaugh as the new airport director for Mitchell International Airport (MKE).
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele has announced Terry Slaybaugh as the new airport director for Mitchell International Airport (MKE).
What went wrong? KC-135 from 128th Air Refueling Wing forced to make emergency landing
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A KC-135 aircraft from the 128th Air Refueling Wing made an emergency landing at General Mitchell International Airport Tuesday evening, January 27th after experiencing a possible mechanical issue.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A KC-135 aircraft from the 128th Air Refueling Wing made an emergency landing at General Mitchell International Airport Tuesday evening, January 27th after experiencing a possible mechanical issue.
Aircraft makes emergency landing at Mitchell Airport after experiencing possible mechanical issue
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A KC-135 aircraft from the 128th Air Refueling Wing made an emergency landing at General Mitchell International Airport Tuesday evening, January 27th after experiencing a possible mechanical issue.The plane landed safely shortly before 9:00 p.m., and taxied back to the 128th Air Refueling Wing without a problem.It is unclear how many people were on board the plane.No one was injured.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A KC-135 aircraft from the 128th Air Refueling Wing made an emergency landing at General Mitchell International Airport Tuesday evening, January 27th after experiencing a possible mechanical issue.The plane landed safely shortly before 9:00 p.m., and taxied back to the 128th Air Refueling Wing without a problem.It is unclear how many people were on board the plane.No one was injured.
Blizzard of 2015 not done yet, but the good news? Travel is beginning to get back to normal
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The blizzard of 2015 isn't done yet.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The blizzard of 2015 isn't done yet.
WisDOT: Long-term closure planned on County KE over WIS 16 in Village of Hartland
WAUKESHA COUNTY (WITI) -- As part of ongoing bridge work, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will be fully closing County KE over WIS 16 in the Village of Hartland.
WAUKESHA COUNTY (WITI) -- As part of ongoing bridge work, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will be fully closing County KE over WIS 16 in the Village of Hartland.