Mitchell Intl. Airport unveils campaign to end human trafficking
By FOX6 News Digital Team
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MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) announced on Friday, Jan. 15 that it is increasing efforts to identify and stop human trafficking.
A news release says passengers will now notice signage throughout the airport asking for help in spotting signs of human trafficking. Additional signage installed in restrooms details how victims of human trafficking can reach out for help.
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley issued the following statement: Combatting the scourge of human trafficking goes hand-in-glove with our mission to achieve racial equity and make Milwaukee County the healthiest county in Wisconsin. It is critical that we do our part to identify both victims and traffickers, but also transform the systems that create the conditions for trafficking in the first place. I am pleased that the Airport is taking this leadership role to
Plans to furlough 45 Southwest Airlines employees at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport have been stayed after the federal government extended the length and increased funding for the Payroll Support Program.
Milwaukee airport adds two new restaurants
Joins several other new dining and retail options as part of MKE s revamp
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Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport recently announced it has added two new restaurants to its revamped roster of food and beverage and retail offerings.
Side-by-side concepts the Great American Bagel Bakery and the Garden District Kitchen and Bar opened last week in Concourse D. With daily operating hours from 5 a.m. to noon, Great American’s menu is limited to coffee, breakfast items and, as evidenced by the name, bagels in various flavors.
Meanwhile, Garden District is open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with breakfast, lunch, and dinner options, as well as alcoholic beverages. Airport director Brian Dranzik said the name pays homage to the airport’s surrounding neighborhood, the Garden District.