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.
Wisconsin DOT offers red "veteran" identifier for driver's licenses of service men, women
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Next month when we celebrate Veterans Day, former service men and women will want to be recognized.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Next month when we celebrate Veterans Day, former service men and women will want to be recognized.
Headed to the Packers game at Lambeau on Thursday? Allow extra time
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is reminding motorists heading to Lambeau Field on Thursday for the Packers-Vikings game that US 41 and adjacent roadways from Oneida Street north to Suamico are under construction.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is reminding motorists heading to Lambeau Field on Thursday for the Packers-Vikings game that US 41 and adjacent roadways from Oneida Street north to Suamico are under construction.
A more convenient and secure way to pay fares: MCTS to launch the "MCTS M•CARD"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is excited to begin selling the MCTS M•CARD starting Monday, September 29th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is excited to begin selling the MCTS M•CARD starting Monday, September 29th.
"This is going to be a very quick visit:" Travelers still feeling the effects of Chicago fire
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Things were much smoother compared to yesterday at General Mitchell Airport in Milwaukee on Saturday, September 27th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Things were much smoother compared to yesterday at General Mitchell Airport in Milwaukee on Saturday, September 27th.
Potential for deer crashes expected to be high this fall
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is warning drivers to be on the alert for deer this fall.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is warning drivers to be on the alert for deer this fall.
"We're not going to miss the trip, we're just delaying it basically:" O'Hare fire impacts Milwaukee travelers
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- For the past several hours on Friday, September 26th, Mitchell International Airport is nearly empty, but it was a much different case earlier today.A frustrating day, that continued to get worse."They just made an announcement, everything is canceled," said traveler, Bill Lubach.Hundreds of travelers coming and going from Mitchell International Airport, are forced to make other plans."I guess I have to find my luggage and go home and hopefully they can book me in the next few days," said Mary Katzer, traveler.The problem is miles away, a fire at an FAA facility in suburban Chicago is to blame.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- For the past several hours on Friday, September 26th, Mitchell International Airport is nearly empty, but it was a much different case earlier today.A frustrating day, that continued to get worse."They just made an announcement, everything is canceled," said traveler, Bill Lubach.Hundreds of travelers coming and going from Mitchell International Airport, are forced to make other plans."I guess I have to find my luggage and go home and hopefully they can book me in the next few days," said Mary Katzer, traveler.The problem is miles away, a fire at an FAA facility in suburban Chicago is to blame.
Travel trouble in Midwest creates frustrated fliers in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The ripple effect continues to be felt by fliers at General Mitchell International Airport on Friday, September 26th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The ripple effect continues to be felt by fliers at General Mitchell International Airport on Friday, September 26th.
DOT suspects alcohol use by driver, passenger in striking vehicle in weekend wrong-way crash
KENOSHA COUNTY (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation on Monday afternoon, September 22nd released the names of the individuals involved in a fatal wrong-way crash that occurred on Sunday morning, September 21st.
KENOSHA COUNTY (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation on Monday afternoon, September 22nd released the names of the individuals involved in a fatal wrong-way crash that occurred on Sunday morning, September 21st.
Involved in a crash? You can now access your crash report online!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Individuals involved in vehicle crashes on Wisconsin roads now have the convenience of getting copies of their crash reports online.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Individuals involved in vehicle crashes on Wisconsin roads now have the convenience of getting copies of their crash reports online.
7th graders get a behind-the-scenes tour of Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Many 7th graders like Kyra Aguillard have never been in an airport let alone an airplane, but that is no longer the case."I think this is really cool and it's awesome to get to see the pilots and the planes and to actually look inside and get behind the scenes," said Aguillard.The students from Victory School were invited to Mitchell International Airport by Southwest Airlines.They're kicking off the Council of Small Business Executives, or COSBE's "Be the Spark Education Tours.""We believe that the process needs to start with young folks like yourself having the opportunity to see the wide variety of careers that are available," said COSBE Executive Director Mary Steinbrecher.Throughout the school year COSBE will set up 25 MPS schools with tours of 25 businesses to get kids thinking about their future career path and connecting what they're learning in school to various jobs."Today you're going to see all of the inner workings and things that happen behind the scenes and get a chance to see all the things that you're learning in math, and science, and even in your reading classes really apply to the real world," said MPS Acting Superintendent Darienne Driver.Students got to go through security checkpoints, walk on the tarmac, and even go into the cockpit."A lot of buttons and gadgets and seats and there are a lot of buttons," said 7th grader Victor Hudson.Inspiring Aguillard to want to join the airline industry."I think I would try to be a pilot to actually fly.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Many 7th graders like Kyra Aguillard have never been in an airport let alone an airplane, but that is no longer the case."I think this is really cool and it's awesome to get to see the pilots and the planes and to actually look inside and get behind the scenes," said Aguillard.The students from Victory School were invited to Mitchell International Airport by Southwest Airlines.They're kicking off the Council of Small Business Executives, or COSBE's "Be the Spark Education Tours.""We believe that the process needs to start with young folks like yourself having the opportunity to see the wide variety of careers that are available," said COSBE Executive Director Mary Steinbrecher.Throughout the school year COSBE will set up 25 MPS schools with tours of 25 businesses to get kids thinking about their future career path and connecting what they're learning in school to various jobs."Today you're going to see all of the inner workings and things that happen behind the scenes and get a chance to see all the things that you're learning in math, and science, and even in your reading classes really apply to the real world," said MPS Acting Superintendent Darienne Driver.Students got to go through security checkpoints, walk on the tarmac, and even go into the cockpit."A lot of buttons and gadgets and seats and there are a lot of buttons," said 7th grader Victor Hudson.Inspiring Aguillard to want to join the airline industry."I think I would try to be a pilot to actually fly.
Alert for drivers: Work to begin soon on WIS 158 in Kenosha
KENOSHA (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation will begin a resurfacing project on WIS 158 from I-94 to WIS 31 in the city of Kenosha.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation will begin a resurfacing project on WIS 158 from I-94 to WIS 31 in the city of Kenosha.
Widow claims husband died on flight because of his hairy chest
LOS ANGELES (WITI) -- A widow claims her husband died of a heart attack on a Southwest Airlines flight and his hairy chest played a role in his death, according to KOAT.The couple was flying from Los Angeles to Albuquerque when Jack Jordan, 62, suffered a massive heart attack.Caroline Jordan, the victim's wife, said a physical therapist and hospice nurse began administering CPR.Jordan told KABC a defibrillator was on board but she claims a flight attendant said her husband's chest was "too hairy" for the device.Razors and scissors are included with the devices to shave hair and cut clothing if necessary.
LOS ANGELES (WITI) -- A widow claims her husband died of a heart attack on a Southwest Airlines flight and his hairy chest played a role in his death, according to KOAT.The couple was flying from Los Angeles to Albuquerque when Jack Jordan, 62, suffered a massive heart attack.Caroline Jordan, the victim's wife, said a physical therapist and hospice nurse began administering CPR.Jordan told KABC a defibrillator was on board but she claims a flight attendant said her husband's chest was "too hairy" for the device.Razors and scissors are included with the devices to shave hair and cut clothing if necessary.
FULL CLOSURE coming up for US 41 in Washington County
WASHINGTON COUNTY (WITI) -- On the evening of Friday, September 5th, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will fully close a portion of US 41 in Washington County to install ten bridge girders as part of the US 41/WIS 144 improvement project.
WASHINGTON COUNTY (WITI) -- On the evening of Friday, September 5th, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will fully close a portion of US 41 in Washington County to install ten bridge girders as part of the US 41/WIS 144 improvement project.
Electricial smell in cockpit prompts Southwest captain to declare emergency
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Southwest Airlines flight from Orlando, Florida to Milwaukee landed safely -- but only after an electrical smell in the back of the plane prompted the jet's captain to declare an emergency.A call came into Mitchell International Airport shortly after 10 a.m. on Sunday, August 17th for a possible mechanical problem.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Southwest Airlines flight from Orlando, Florida to Milwaukee landed safely -- but only after an electrical smell in the back of the plane prompted the jet's captain to declare an emergency.A call came into Mitchell International Airport shortly after 10 a.m. on Sunday, August 17th for a possible mechanical problem.
"We're making history:" Travelers have new option to fly direct to Cancun
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Mitchell International Airport is making it a whole lot easier for Milwaukee travelers to take a Caribbean getaway!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Mitchell International Airport is making it a whole lot easier for Milwaukee travelers to take a Caribbean getaway!
New bus routes give some people opportunity to work outside their neighborhood
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Riding the bus was something Jackie Ivy never had to do.But when her car broke down back in February, she needed a lift.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Riding the bus was something Jackie Ivy never had to do.But when her car broke down back in February, she needed a lift.
Drivers take note: Bridge on US 41/45 to be rebuilt, could effect commute
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation will begin a $4 million reconstruction project of US 41/45 at the Menomonee River Bridge in the Village of Germantown in Washington County, starting on the evening of August 18th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation will begin a $4 million reconstruction project of US 41/45 at the Menomonee River Bridge in the Village of Germantown in Washington County, starting on the evening of August 18th.
Firefighters, dive team dispatched to call for help near Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee firefighters responded on Thursday, August 14th to a call for help in a culvert on the grounds of Mitchell International Airport.The fire department brought in its dive team to search the area.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee firefighters responded on Thursday, August 14th to a call for help in a culvert on the grounds of Mitchell International Airport.The fire department brought in its dive team to search the area.