State considers two options for rebuilding Stadium interchange, stretch of I-94
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) has narrowed the number of options for rebuilding the Stadium Interchange in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) has narrowed the number of options for rebuilding the Stadium Interchange in Milwaukee.
Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation budget seeks $751 million in tax, fee hikes
MADISON (AP) — The Wisconsin Department of Transportation wants to increase taxes and fees on drivers in the state by $751 million over the next two years.Its budget proposal submitted to Gov.
MADISON (AP) — The Wisconsin Department of Transportation wants to increase taxes and fees on drivers in the state by $751 million over the next two years.Its budget proposal submitted to Gov.
SNOW in the forecast for this weekend! Drive carefully if you're headed to Lambeau Field!
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Northeast Region is reminding motorists heading to Lambeau Field on Sunday afternoon, November 16th for the Green Bay Packers/Philadelphia Eagles game that US 41 and adjacent roadways from Oneida Street north to Suamico 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 Northeast Region is reminding motorists heading to Lambeau Field on Sunday afternoon, November 16th for the Green Bay Packers/Philadelphia Eagles game that US 41 and adjacent roadways from Oneida Street north to Suamico 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.
Semi rollover leads to extreme backups on I-94/43 in Plainfield Curve
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A wreck in the Plainfield Curve on Milwaukee's south side had traffic extremely backed up on Thursday evening, November 6th.A semi-truck rollover crash caused a closure of two lanes on I-94/I-43 southbound, just south of Howard Avenue.At approximately 2:40 p.m. the truck, hauling 78,000 pounds of grain, overturned and knocked down a light pole leading to the brief closure of two lanes on I-43 northbound and the closure of two lanes on I-43 southbound.The crash was cleared around 8:30 p.m.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A wreck in the Plainfield Curve on Milwaukee's south side had traffic extremely backed up on Thursday evening, November 6th.A semi-truck rollover crash caused a closure of two lanes on I-94/I-43 southbound, just south of Howard Avenue.At approximately 2:40 p.m. the truck, hauling 78,000 pounds of grain, overturned and knocked down a light pole leading to the brief closure of two lanes on I-43 northbound and the closure of two lanes on I-43 southbound.The crash was cleared around 8:30 p.m.
"A very proactive approach:" Traffic engineers meet with emergency responders on Zoo Interchange Project
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Zoo Interchange Project is undoubtedly affecting daily commutes -- drives to work and school, but it's also having an impact on first responders.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Zoo Interchange Project is undoubtedly affecting daily commutes -- drives to work and school, but it's also having an impact on first responders.
Wisconsin DOT: Hale Interchange system ramp will open Friday, ahead of schedule
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will be reopening a major system ramp ahead of schedule.The West to East System Ramp (I-43 North from Beloit to I-894 East and I-43 North to the Mitchell Interchange) has been closed since October 20th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will be reopening a major system ramp ahead of schedule.The West to East System Ramp (I-43 North from Beloit to I-894 East and I-43 North to the Mitchell Interchange) has been closed since October 20th.
Drunk driving arrest on Halloween could be the ultimate horror story! Law enforcement will be out in force
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- With Halloween celebrated on a Friday this year, law enforcement agencies will be out in force looking for drunken drivers this weekend.“Halloween not only is a time for kids to trick or treat, it’s also a night of partying for adults, especially when the holiday falls on a weekend.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- With Halloween celebrated on a Friday this year, law enforcement agencies will be out in force looking for drunken drivers this weekend.“Halloween not only is a time for kids to trick or treat, it’s also a night of partying for adults, especially when the holiday falls on a weekend.
Seniors, persons with disabilities can ride the bus for free in Milwaukee starting in April
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic is applauding committee passage of a proposal that will allow seniors and persons with disabilities to ride Milwaukee County Transit System buses for free starting April 1st.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic is applauding committee passage of a proposal that will allow seniors and persons with disabilities to ride Milwaukee County Transit System buses for free starting April 1st.
Casket cart for fallen heroes dedicated, presented to Southwest Airlines
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Vietnam veteran presented Southwest Airlines on Tuesday, October 28th with a specialty casket cart intended to transport fallen heroes to their final resting place.The specialized cart is meant to honor those who risked their lives to protect freedom here in the U.S.The dedication ceremony for the cart took place at Mitchell International Airport."There's an old saying that some soldiers gave some, which would be myself, and there's others who gave all, which would be their lives, so this is the least we can do to honor them," Vietnam veteran Richard Kalashian said.CLICK HERE to learn much more about how the casket cart came to be.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Vietnam veteran presented Southwest Airlines on Tuesday, October 28th with a specialty casket cart intended to transport fallen heroes to their final resting place.The specialized cart is meant to honor those who risked their lives to protect freedom here in the U.S.The dedication ceremony for the cart took place at Mitchell International Airport."There's an old saying that some soldiers gave some, which would be myself, and there's others who gave all, which would be their lives, so this is the least we can do to honor them," Vietnam veteran Richard Kalashian said.CLICK HERE to learn much more about how the casket cart came to be.
WisDOT: Tips to keep your little ghosts & goblins safe this Halloween
MADISON (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) encourages parents and caregivers to give their little ghosts and goblins a refresher course on safe walking and biking this Halloween.Children need to be visible.
MADISON (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) encourages parents and caregivers to give their little ghosts and goblins a refresher course on safe walking and biking this Halloween.Children need to be visible.
A double-decker expansion for a stretch of I-94? One group says "absolutely not!"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A group of citizens and lawmakers wants to stop a proposed expansion of I-94.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A group of citizens and lawmakers wants to stop a proposed expansion of I-94.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Work to begin in and around the Hale Interchange, closures planned
MILWAUKEE COUNTY (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) has begun a maintenance project of ramps and bridges in and around the Hale Interchange in Milwaukee County.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) has begun a maintenance project of ramps and bridges in and around the Hale Interchange in Milwaukee County.
Police want to know: Who flew a drone over Camp Randall Stadium during Saturday's Badgers game?
MADISON (AP) — Police want to know who flew a drone over Camp Randall Stadium during the Wisconsin Badgers' game last Saturday, October 11th in Madison.University of Wisconsin police are working with federal aviation officials to identify the pilot of the drone seen hovering during the "Jump Around" between the third and fourth quarters.The Federal Aviation Administration says airspace above a football stadium is a non-fly zone an hour before kickoff until an hour after the final whistle.
MADISON (AP) — Police want to know who flew a drone over Camp Randall Stadium during the Wisconsin Badgers' game last Saturday, October 11th in Madison.University of Wisconsin police are working with federal aviation officials to identify the pilot of the drone seen hovering during the "Jump Around" between the third and fourth quarters.The Federal Aviation Administration says airspace above a football stadium is a non-fly zone an hour before kickoff until an hour after the final whistle.
Plane takes off from Mitchell International and is turned around & sent back
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Mitchell International Airport officials tell FOX6 News a United Express plane had to be turned around and sent back to Mitchell after taking off on Monday, October 13th.We're told the United Express Flight 4580 was headed for Newark -- and was turned around due to a possible mechanical issue.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Mitchell International Airport officials tell FOX6 News a United Express plane had to be turned around and sent back to Mitchell after taking off on Monday, October 13th.We're told the United Express Flight 4580 was headed for Newark -- and was turned around due to a possible mechanical issue.
"Benefit Cosmetics" automated vending kiosk installed at Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County’s General Mitchell International Airport is now offering a new retail option for travelers on the go: a "Benefit Cosmetics" automated vending kiosk has been installed on Concourse C.Benefit Cosmetics, based in San Francisco, is one of the fastest growing cosmetics companies in the world.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County’s General Mitchell International Airport is now offering a new retail option for travelers on the go: a "Benefit Cosmetics" automated vending kiosk has been installed on Concourse C.Benefit Cosmetics, based in San Francisco, is one of the fastest growing cosmetics companies in the world.
"It's going to start getting big:" A new week brings new closures in billion dollar Zoo Interchange project
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A new round of closures this week in the ongoing billion-dollar Zoo Interchange construction project.84th Street under I-94 is the latest byway to be barricaded off as part of the Zoo Interchange construction project.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A new round of closures this week in the ongoing billion-dollar Zoo Interchange construction project.84th Street under I-94 is the latest byway to be barricaded off as part of the Zoo Interchange construction project.
It will replace paper tickets: You can now buy "stored value" MCTS M•CARDs
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Two weeks ago, Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) began selling one-day, seven-day and 31-day passes on MCTS M•CARDs.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Two weeks ago, Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) began selling one-day, seven-day and 31-day passes on MCTS M•CARDs.
Drivers take note: Construction barrels are not going away as temps fall
MILWAUKEE CO. (WITI) -- If you thought construction was heavy around the Zoo Interchange in Milwaukee County now, officials from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) say get ready for what's to come.While we're used to seeing orange construction barrels around during the summer months, they will not be going away as the cold settles in."We are really getting into the heavy portions of the Zoo Interchange project.
MILWAUKEE CO. (WITI) -- If you thought construction was heavy around the Zoo Interchange in Milwaukee County now, officials from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) say get ready for what's to come.While we're used to seeing orange construction barrels around during the summer months, they will not be going away as the cold settles in."We are really getting into the heavy portions of the Zoo Interchange project.
More airline passengers are choosing Mitchell International Airport in 2014
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- For the eight consecutive month, Mitchell International Airport recorded an increase in passenger traffic, according the officials from the airport.A news release from the airport says passenger traffic for the year has totaled 4,515,724 through the end of August.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- For the eight consecutive month, Mitchell International Airport recorded an increase in passenger traffic, according the officials from the airport.A news release from the airport says passenger traffic for the year has totaled 4,515,724 through the end of August.
Passenger dies after landing at General Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A 46-year-old man died after arriving on a flight at General Mitchell International Airport just before 3 p.m. Saturday, October 4th.Deputies responded to an alert of a Southwest Airlines passenger who was unresponsive and had stopped breathing.The plane landed at 3:00 p.m., and the man was taken off the plane onto the jet way where he was treated by GMIA Fire Rescue and Milwaukee Fire Department personnel.The man was pronounced dead shortly before 3:30 p.m. He has been identified as Mark Hensiak of Milwaukee.Sheriff’s Office detectives are conducting the death investigation.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A 46-year-old man died after arriving on a flight at General Mitchell International Airport just before 3 p.m. Saturday, October 4th.Deputies responded to an alert of a Southwest Airlines passenger who was unresponsive and had stopped breathing.The plane landed at 3:00 p.m., and the man was taken off the plane onto the jet way where he was treated by GMIA Fire Rescue and Milwaukee Fire Department personnel.The man was pronounced dead shortly before 3:30 p.m. He has been identified as Mark Hensiak of Milwaukee.Sheriff’s Office detectives are conducting the death investigation.