TSA finds folding knife hidden in prosthetic leg at Honolulu airport

An eagle-eyed off-duty law enforcement officer certainly stepped up after seeing where a passenger had hidden a knife prior to trying to get onto a flight in Hawaii.

Minnesota e-bike crackdown: ER visits up 9x as police push to clarify rules
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Police across Minnesota are clarifying rules for riding electric-powered vehicles as complaints rise. A recent chase in New Brighton involved teenagers riding electric motorcycles on the highway shoulder at nearly 1 a.m. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the story.

Fourth of July travel: Thursday expected to be busiest day on roads, at airport

The number of people traveling for the Fourth of July is expected to reach a record high this year, with many people hitting the road or heading to the airport on Thursday to start their long holiday weekend.

Dolly Parton opens ‘Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stop’ off I-65 in Cornersville, Tennessee

Travelers traveling on Interstate 65 in Tennessee now have a new place to stop for fuel, some food, and a chance to rest with the opening of Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stop.

Airbnb deploys anti-party technology ahead of July 4 weekend

Airbnb is rolling out its anti-party technology ahead of the July 4 weekend to address the risk of disruptive parties in communities around the country on one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.

Metro Transit blue line construction: What to expect
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Big changes are coming for Metro Transit commuters this week. Crews are updating and repairing stretches of both the Blue and Green Line light rail trains. Both lines will be replaced by buses. The Blue Line work starts Monday. Metro Transit Chief Operating Officer Brian Funk joined FOX 9 News at 5 to talk about how commuters should navigate the construction.

MSP Airport offers sensory-friendly space to support Special Olympians
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The Twin Cities is hosting the Special Olympics USA Games, which means a lot of traveling for athletes with special needs. Fraser is partnering with the MSP Airport to offer a sensory-friendly space for stress-free travel. Gina Brady with Fraser joined the FOX 9 Saturday morning news to talk about the space for the athletes.

I-494 closes overnight starting June 29 between I-35W, Highway 77

Drivers should plan ahead as overnight closures are coming to I-494 between I-35W and Highway 77 for bridge work and ongoing improvements.

TSA partners with Google Wallet for TSA PreCheck Touchless ID

The TSA announced a partnership with Google Wallet, allowing eligible travelers to enroll in TSA PreCheck Touchless ID directly through the app. See the U.S. airports where it's available.

3 Grand Canyon deaths blamed on the heat as 100+ degree days continue

Temperatures are expected to reach triple digits again this week at the Grand Canyon, which has seen an increasing number of heat-related incidents, including the deaths of three hikers.

2026 World Cup ranch craze sparks TSA-friendly travel sizes

Kraft unveiled packs of TSA-friendly packs of ranch dressing that are small enough for carry-on luggage as World Cup fans want to stock up.

Arizona company helping pilots fly in tough conditions
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There's a company in Arizona working on technology to help pilots fly when conditions are less than ideal. It's a headset that allows them to see more clearly in fog and haze, or when they're flying at night. FOX's Amalia Roy has more from Phoenix.

Federal authorities investigating Missouri plane crash
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Federal aviation investigators are on the scene of a plane crash in Missouri that killed 12 people Sunday morning. A private skydiving plane went down in a small town about an hour south of Kansas City. FOX's Pete Cuddihy has the latest.

US airlines’ spend $6.5B in fuel cost as global profit forecast takes a sharp drop

U.S. airline fuel costs soared which were fueled in part by soaring oil prices tied to the Middle East conflict despite a minor dip in actual fuel consumption.