Private plane at Mitchell Airport has mechanical issue on runway
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A spokesman with Mitchell International Airport says a private plane at the airport had a mechanical issue on the runway -- which disabled the runway for a short period of time on Sunday, April 6th.The spokesman tells FOX6 News two people were on board the plane -- and they were not injured.The airfield was closed to arriving and departing planes for about 10-15 minutes.The airfield has since reopened.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A spokesman with Mitchell International Airport says a private plane at the airport had a mechanical issue on the runway -- which disabled the runway for a short period of time on Sunday, April 6th.The spokesman tells FOX6 News two people were on board the plane -- and they were not injured.The airfield was closed to arriving and departing planes for about 10-15 minutes.The airfield has since reopened.
$9 million safety project planned for Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker has announced a $9,240,135 project that includes several safety-related improvements and planning updates at General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee.Wendy Hottenstein, airport project manager with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), said the project involves construction of a secured perimeter roadway system around the airfield.This will allow airport support vehicles to access all areas of the airfield without having to cross open runways and taxiways or travel on public roads.Portions of the existing six foot perimeter fencing will also be replaced with 10 foot fencing to provide additional security.Pavement rehabilitation and electrical upgrades are also part of this airfield safety improvement project.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker has announced a $9,240,135 project that includes several safety-related improvements and planning updates at General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee.Wendy Hottenstein, airport project manager with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), said the project involves construction of a secured perimeter roadway system around the airfield.This will allow airport support vehicles to access all areas of the airfield without having to cross open runways and taxiways or travel on public roads.Portions of the existing six foot perimeter fencing will also be replaced with 10 foot fencing to provide additional security.Pavement rehabilitation and electrical upgrades are also part of this airfield safety improvement project.
Mitchell Airport considering expansion of its main terminal
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Visiting the stores and restaurants at General Mitchell International Airport could get easier in the future.The airport is considering an expansion of its main terminal.It would include merging its security checkpoints into one space.Right now, there are three security areas -- one for each concourse.The change would allow travelers to first go through security, and then visit businesses throughout the airport, without having to be re-screened.The county is still studying the feasibility and costs of making this change.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Visiting the stores and restaurants at General Mitchell International Airport could get easier in the future.The airport is considering an expansion of its main terminal.It would include merging its security checkpoints into one space.Right now, there are three security areas -- one for each concourse.The change would allow travelers to first go through security, and then visit businesses throughout the airport, without having to be re-screened.The county is still studying the feasibility and costs of making this change.
Take the bus to Miller Park for Brewers games this season
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Baseball fans can get on board the best ride to Miller Park and avoid traffic and parking hassles.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Baseball fans can get on board the best ride to Miller Park and avoid traffic and parking hassles.
Miller Brewhouse opens at Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Aptly suited for the original hometown of the Miller Brewing Company, now part of MillerCoors, a brand new Miller Brewhouse has opened its doors to the public in Mitchell International Airport.The Brewhouse, brought to Milwaukee travelers by HMSHost, the airport, and MillerCoors, features a unique menu designed from scratch which features high-end Wisconsin products like Usinger’s Famous Sausage, a mouth-watering meat carvery section, and of course a well-balanced beer list.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Aptly suited for the original hometown of the Miller Brewing Company, now part of MillerCoors, a brand new Miller Brewhouse has opened its doors to the public in Mitchell International Airport.The Brewhouse, brought to Milwaukee travelers by HMSHost, the airport, and MillerCoors, features a unique menu designed from scratch which features high-end Wisconsin products like Usinger’s Famous Sausage, a mouth-watering meat carvery section, and of course a well-balanced beer list.
"Diverging diamond interchange" may be coming to SE Wis.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is looking at redoing a stretch of road near I-43 and Brown Deer Road -- which would make the area look very different.WisDOT is considering what is called a "diverging diamond interchange" -- a design used in other states, but virtually new to Wisconsin."It's high-capacity.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is looking at redoing a stretch of road near I-43 and Brown Deer Road -- which would make the area look very different.WisDOT is considering what is called a "diverging diamond interchange" -- a design used in other states, but virtually new to Wisconsin."It's high-capacity.
Waukesha man crashes car after high-speed chase in Racine Co.
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- Racine County Sheriff's officials on Wednesday, March 19th responded to a crash that occurred on the off-ramp from northbound I-94 to 27th Street in Racine County.Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling says it all started with a driver traveling at a high rate of speed (95 mph) on I-94.
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- Racine County Sheriff's officials on Wednesday, March 19th responded to a crash that occurred on the off-ramp from northbound I-94 to 27th Street in Racine County.Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling says it all started with a driver traveling at a high rate of speed (95 mph) on I-94.
Get home safe on St. Patrick's Day with Miller Lite Free Rides
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's their first St.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's their first St.
Miller Lite Free Rides available St. Patrick's Day, March 17th
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – The Original Lite Beer and Beer Capitol Distributing are once again teaming up with Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) to offer Miller Lite Free Rides on St.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – The Original Lite Beer and Beer Capitol Distributing are once again teaming up with Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) to offer Miller Lite Free Rides on St.
Vince Berry is an energetic shoe shiner at Mitchell Airport
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On Studio A, Brian Kramp profiles Vince Berry, with Strokes Shoe Shine Service.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On Studio A, Brian Kramp profiles Vince Berry, with Strokes Shoe Shine Service.
New options considered for rebuild of I-94 E-W corridor
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is gearing up for a massive construction project that could tie up traffic along a busy stretch.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is gearing up for a massive construction project that could tie up traffic along a busy stretch.
Flight experiences generator issue; able to land safely at Mitchell
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Southwest Airlines spokesman says a plane headed to Mitchell on Wednesday afternoon, March 5th experienced a generator issue while in flight.The plane was able to land without issue at Mitchell Airport in Milwaukee.AirTran Flight 949 was traveling from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee.The crew discovered the generator issue about 10 minutes before the flight was to land at Mitchell -- and out of an abundance of caution, declared an emergency.The plane -- a Boeing 717 landed with incident, and all 61 passengers were able to deplane normally.Due to this generator issue, AirTran Flight 951 from Milwaukee to Atlanta was cancelled Wednesday evening -- as crews were examining the plane to make sure it is safe.The passengers headed to Atlanta were put on AirTran Flight 107 from Milwaukee to Atlanta.That flight left Mitchell at 5:10 p.m.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Southwest Airlines spokesman says a plane headed to Mitchell on Wednesday afternoon, March 5th experienced a generator issue while in flight.The plane was able to land without issue at Mitchell Airport in Milwaukee.AirTran Flight 949 was traveling from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee.The crew discovered the generator issue about 10 minutes before the flight was to land at Mitchell -- and out of an abundance of caution, declared an emergency.The plane -- a Boeing 717 landed with incident, and all 61 passengers were able to deplane normally.Due to this generator issue, AirTran Flight 951 from Milwaukee to Atlanta was cancelled Wednesday evening -- as crews were examining the plane to make sure it is safe.The passengers headed to Atlanta were put on AirTran Flight 107 from Milwaukee to Atlanta.That flight left Mitchell at 5:10 p.m.
Traffic fatalities in February were lowest since 1937
MADISON (WITI) -- February 2014 was the safest February in terms of traffic fatalities since monthly records were first compiled in 1937.A total of 21 people died in traffic crashes last month, which was five fewer than February 2013 and nine fewer than the five-year average for the month of February, according to preliminary statistics from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT).The deadliest month of February occurred in 1968 with 73 fatalities.As of February 28, a total of 56 people have died in traffic fatalities during 2014 including 13 passengers and nine pedestrians.
MADISON (WITI) -- February 2014 was the safest February in terms of traffic fatalities since monthly records were first compiled in 1937.A total of 21 people died in traffic crashes last month, which was five fewer than February 2013 and nine fewer than the five-year average for the month of February, according to preliminary statistics from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT).The deadliest month of February occurred in 1968 with 73 fatalities.As of February 28, a total of 56 people have died in traffic fatalities during 2014 including 13 passengers and nine pedestrians.
Taxi stand moves at Mitchell Airport, causing some confusion
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Construction at General Mitchell International Airport is prompting some changes to ground transportation, and some say that's making it harder to hail a cab.It is a path many an air traveler has taken.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Construction at General Mitchell International Airport is prompting some changes to ground transportation, and some say that's making it harder to hail a cab.It is a path many an air traveler has taken.
Ground transportation changes coming to Mitchell Intl. Airport
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Travelers using Milwaukee's Mitchell International Airport should be aware that a number of ground transportation passenger pick-up areas are being temporarily relocated due to the Airport’s Baggage Claim renovation project.The following changes will go into effect beginning Monday, March 3rd:
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Travelers using Milwaukee's Mitchell International Airport should be aware that a number of ground transportation passenger pick-up areas are being temporarily relocated due to the Airport’s Baggage Claim renovation project.The following changes will go into effect beginning Monday, March 3rd:
Both major runways at Mitchell nonoperational for period of time Wed.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Cessna private jet on Wednesday afternoon, February 19th experienced a mechanical issue with its landing gear as it was in the process of taxiing off the runway.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Cessna private jet on Wednesday afternoon, February 19th experienced a mechanical issue with its landing gear as it was in the process of taxiing off the runway.
Dozens of cancellations at Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee's Mitchell International Airport says there were about 40 flights cancelled on Monday, February 17th because of the inclement weather.Most of the cancelled flights were by Southwest Airlines -- which airport officials said tends to proactively cancel flights so people can re-book from home and not drive through the inclement weather.Just about every flight to and from Chicago's O'Hare International Airport was cancelled due to the poor conditions at both airports.Officials say crews at Mitchell did a "great job" of clearing runways -- which are two miles long and 200 feet wide.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee's Mitchell International Airport says there were about 40 flights cancelled on Monday, February 17th because of the inclement weather.Most of the cancelled flights were by Southwest Airlines -- which airport officials said tends to proactively cancel flights so people can re-book from home and not drive through the inclement weather.Just about every flight to and from Chicago's O'Hare International Airport was cancelled due to the poor conditions at both airports.Officials say crews at Mitchell did a "great job" of clearing runways -- which are two miles long and 200 feet wide.
MCTS spokeswoman says buses running behind schedule
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- With the snow flying in southeastern Wisconsin on Monday, February 17th, a Milwaukee County Transit System spokeswoman says buses are running behind schedule.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- With the snow flying in southeastern Wisconsin on Monday, February 17th, a Milwaukee County Transit System spokeswoman says buses are running behind schedule.
Arrest made in $20,000 theft at Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Detectives from the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office have arrested a man they say is connected to a $20,000 theft at Mitchell International Airport.The theft happened in December 2012 at the airport.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Detectives from the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office have arrested a man they say is connected to a $20,000 theft at Mitchell International Airport.The theft happened in December 2012 at the airport.
Mitchell Airport extends free parking for passenger pickups
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – General Mitchell International Airport has announced that the free parking grace period in the hourly and surface lots will be extended from 30 minutes to one hour for the duration of the Airport’s Baggage Claim renovation project.By extending free parking to a full hour, drivers picking up passengers will have more time to park in the hourly section of the parking garage or surface lot and meet their parties in the main terminal.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – General Mitchell International Airport has announced that the free parking grace period in the hourly and surface lots will be extended from 30 minutes to one hour for the duration of the Airport’s Baggage Claim renovation project.By extending free parking to a full hour, drivers picking up passengers will have more time to park in the hourly section of the parking garage or surface lot and meet their parties in the main terminal.