Monster storm hitting Northeast having ripple effect on flights, affecting Mitchell International
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Thousands of flights are canceled.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Thousands of flights are canceled.
FBI pursuing leads after bomb threats made targeting two jets bound for Atlanta, one from MKE
ATLANTA (AP) — An FBI agent says law officers are continuing to pursue a suspect after someone made bomb threats targeting two jets bound for Atlanta, prompting F-16 fighter jets to escort the planes.Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent Stephen Emmett told The Associated Press on Sunday, January 25th the agency is continuing to pursue leads in an effort to locate the individual responsible for the threats.No bombs were found in searches of both planes after they landed safely in Atlanta on Saturday.Airport officials say the threats targeted Southwest Airlines Flight 2492, which arrived at Atlanta from Milwaukee, and Delta Air Lines Flight 1156, which arrived from Portland, Oregon.Preston Schlachter, a spokesman for the North American Aerospace Defense Command, said the threats were posted on the social media network Twitter.Related stories:
ATLANTA (AP) — An FBI agent says law officers are continuing to pursue a suspect after someone made bomb threats targeting two jets bound for Atlanta, prompting F-16 fighter jets to escort the planes.Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent Stephen Emmett told The Associated Press on Sunday, January 25th the agency is continuing to pursue leads in an effort to locate the individual responsible for the threats.No bombs were found in searches of both planes after they landed safely in Atlanta on Saturday.Airport officials say the threats targeted Southwest Airlines Flight 2492, which arrived at Atlanta from Milwaukee, and Delta Air Lines Flight 1156, which arrived from Portland, Oregon.Preston Schlachter, a spokesman for the North American Aerospace Defense Command, said the threats were posted on the social media network Twitter.Related stories:
Bomb threat sends fighter jets to escort plane headed from Milwaukee to Atlanta
ATLANTA (AP/WITI) — A plane from Milwaukee is escorted by F-16 fighter jets to Atlanta after officials say they received credible bomb threats.
ATLANTA (AP/WITI) — A plane from Milwaukee is escorted by F-16 fighter jets to Atlanta after officials say they received credible bomb threats.
"This is a compromise:" New bus stops at Southridge Mall in Greendale as of January 22nd
GREENDALE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Transit Service has begun to provide service to new bus stops at Southridge Mall, Supervisor Patricia Jursik said Thursday, January 22nd.The newly placed stops include one that will eliminate the walk through the parking lot and across the busy service road outside the Sears Store.
GREENDALE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Transit Service has begun to provide service to new bus stops at Southridge Mall, Supervisor Patricia Jursik said Thursday, January 22nd.The newly placed stops include one that will eliminate the walk through the parking lot and across the busy service road outside the Sears Store.
TSA uncovers lipstick knife in carry-on bag at Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) reported on Instagram on Tuesday, January 20th that a lipstick knife was discovered in a carry-on bag at Mitchell International Airport.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) reported on Instagram on Tuesday, January 20th that a lipstick knife was discovered in a carry-on bag at Mitchell International Airport.
"Smoke in lavatory:" Commuter jet lands safely moments after leaving Mitchell Intl. Airport
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A US Airways commuter jet bound for Charlotte, North Carolina landed safely at Mitchell International Airport Tuesday afternoon, January 20th shortly after taking off from the Milwaukee airport.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A US Airways commuter jet bound for Charlotte, North Carolina landed safely at Mitchell International Airport Tuesday afternoon, January 20th shortly after taking off from the Milwaukee airport.
Report: Opponents of streetcar project to force delay on Common Council vote
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Business Journal reports opponents of the proposed streetcar project in downtown Milwaukee plan to "force a delay" on a decision during a meeting of the Common Council on Wednesday, January 21st.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Business Journal reports opponents of the proposed streetcar project in downtown Milwaukee plan to "force a delay" on a decision during a meeting of the Common Council on Wednesday, January 21st.
Proposed: Speed limit on some Wisconsin interstates could be raised to 70 mph
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A plan to increase the speed limit on some Wisconsin highways could soon accelerate through the State Assembly and Senate.The proposal is being introduced by Rep.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A plan to increase the speed limit on some Wisconsin highways could soon accelerate through the State Assembly and Senate.The proposal is being introduced by Rep.
MCTS launches three new bus routes to help connect riders with schools & job opportunities
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There are many people in Milwaukee who rely on public transportation.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There are many people in Milwaukee who rely on public transportation.
Frontier Airlines shuts down reservation operations in Milwaukee, 140 workers affected
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Frontier Airlines announced on Friday, January 16th that it is shutting down its reservation operations in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Frontier Airlines announced on Friday, January 16th that it is shutting down its reservation operations in Milwaukee.
Big travel day: Packers fans fly out to Seattle for NFC Championship game
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On to Seattle!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On to Seattle!
"Connecting riders to schools, job centers:" New MCTS bus routes launch Sunday
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, Waukesha County Executive Dan Vrakas, UWM Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administrative Affairs Robin Van Harpen and business leaders from Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties will hold a news conference on Friday, January 16th to discuss the economic importance of the new MCTS Bus Routes.The new Gold and Purple Lines and Route 61, which serves jobs in Menomonee Falls and the Germantown Industrial Park, will launch on Sunday, January 18th, 2015.“Since taking office we’ve continued to improve transit in Milwaukee County for the tens of thousands of people who use it every day to get to work and school.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, Waukesha County Executive Dan Vrakas, UWM Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administrative Affairs Robin Van Harpen and business leaders from Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties will hold a news conference on Friday, January 16th to discuss the economic importance of the new MCTS Bus Routes.The new Gold and Purple Lines and Route 61, which serves jobs in Menomonee Falls and the Germantown Industrial Park, will launch on Sunday, January 18th, 2015.“Since taking office we’ve continued to improve transit in Milwaukee County for the tens of thousands of people who use it every day to get to work and school.
Flight headed to Phoenix from Milwaukee had to return to Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A plane that took off from General Mitchell International Airport Tuesday, January 13th for Phoenix had to return to the airport after taking flight.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A plane that took off from General Mitchell International Airport Tuesday, January 13th for Phoenix had to return to the airport after taking flight.
DOT considers adding lanes to I-94 between Moorland, Highway 100; public hearing Thursday
BROOKFIELD (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is considering adding auxiliary lanes on I-94 between Moorland Road and the Highway 100 ramps -- and a public hearing is planned for this Thursday, January 13th to discuss the proposal.The meeting is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. at the City of Brookfield safety building located at 2100 N.
BROOKFIELD (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is considering adding auxiliary lanes on I-94 between Moorland Road and the Highway 100 ramps -- and a public hearing is planned for this Thursday, January 13th to discuss the proposal.The meeting is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. at the City of Brookfield safety building located at 2100 N.
Are they working? Motorists in Milwaukee the first in the country to be exposed to orange lane markings
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is using bright orange paint on parts of I-94 to help drivers navigate more effectively this winter.
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is using bright orange paint on parts of I-94 to help drivers navigate more effectively this winter.
DMV offering new online service designed for unique needs of commercial drivers
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is offering a new online service designed for the unique needs of commercial drivers.The "Driver License Guide" now enables drivers, even fleet owners, to check their eligibility and status and ensure they have the proper endorsements.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is offering a new online service designed for the unique needs of commercial drivers.The "Driver License Guide" now enables drivers, even fleet owners, to check their eligibility and status and ensure they have the proper endorsements.
DOT issues travel advisory ahead of Sunday's Packers vs. Dallas playoff matchup at Lambeau
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Northeast Region in Green Bay is reminding motorists heading to Lambeau Field on Sunday, January 11th for the Green Bay Packers/Dallas Cowboys National Football League Divisional Round playoff game that US 41 and adjacent roadways from Oneida Street north to Suamico in Brown County are under construction.The US 41/WIS 172 interchange could experience significant backups on both north and south US 41 and east and west WIS 172.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Northeast Region in Green Bay is reminding motorists heading to Lambeau Field on Sunday, January 11th for the Green Bay Packers/Dallas Cowboys National Football League Divisional Round playoff game that US 41 and adjacent roadways from Oneida Street north to Suamico in Brown County are under construction.The US 41/WIS 172 interchange could experience significant backups on both north and south US 41 and east and west WIS 172.
DOT monitoring conditions on roadways as Wind Chill Advisory set to take effect
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is monitoring conditions to address potential hazardous driving conditions which could be brought on by blowing snow and the dangerously low temperatures.A Wind Chill Advisory has been issued for all counties in southeastern Wisconsin and will remain in place until noon on Thursday, January 7th.Low temperatures limit any effect that salt has on the formation of ice on the roadway surfaces.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is monitoring conditions to address potential hazardous driving conditions which could be brought on by blowing snow and the dangerously low temperatures.A Wind Chill Advisory has been issued for all counties in southeastern Wisconsin and will remain in place until noon on Thursday, January 7th.Low temperatures limit any effect that salt has on the formation of ice on the roadway surfaces.
Crash shuts down a portion of I-94 near WIS 50 in Kenosha County for eight hours
KENOSHA COUNTY (WITI) -- All northbound lanes on I-94 at WIS 50 in Kenosha County are now open following a traffic incident.
KENOSHA COUNTY (WITI) -- All northbound lanes on I-94 at WIS 50 in Kenosha County are now open following a traffic incident.
"It's part of winter that makes it beautiful:" Milwaukee enjoys fresh 2015 snowfall
MILWAUKEE (WITI) --The snow left a nice layer of white outside today.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) --The snow left a nice layer of white outside today.