Milwaukee County Board honors 7 MCTS bus drivers who helped find lost, missing children
MILWAUKEE -- Seven Milwaukee County Transit System bus drivers who helped find lost or missing children in recent years were honored by the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors on Thursday, June 20.According to a news release from MCTS, the drivers were invited to the board meeting Thursday, where they were presented with awards recognizing their heroic and compassionate actions while behind the wheel.The release described those actions as follows:In May 2019, MCTS Driver Cecilia Nation-Gardnerstopped her bus near 35th and Vliet streets to help a little boy who she spotted running through traffic.
MILWAUKEE -- Seven Milwaukee County Transit System bus drivers who helped find lost or missing children in recent years were honored by the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors on Thursday, June 20.According to a news release from MCTS, the drivers were invited to the board meeting Thursday, where they were presented with awards recognizing their heroic and compassionate actions while behind the wheel.The release described those actions as follows:In May 2019, MCTS Driver Cecilia Nation-Gardnerstopped her bus near 35th and Vliet streets to help a little boy who she spotted running through traffic.
'Create something and make it beautiful:' MCTS Bus Shelter Art Project returns for 2nd season
MILWAUKEE -- Some of Milwaukee's bus stations are getting a makeover!
MILWAUKEE -- Some of Milwaukee's bus stations are getting a makeover!
Prosecutors: Man admitted to hitting MCTS driver 'because he is homeless and needed to go to jail'
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man is facing a battery charge, accused of attacking a Milwaukee County Transit System driver who would not allow him to ride for free.Christopher Mathis, 37, faces one count of battery to a public transit operator, etc.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man is facing a battery charge, accused of attacking a Milwaukee County Transit System driver who would not allow him to ride for free.Christopher Mathis, 37, faces one count of battery to a public transit operator, etc.
Bus driver hailed for getting boy who was running through traffic to safety
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) Driver Cecilia Nation-Gardner may have prevented a tragedy on May 15, when she stopped to help a little boy who was running through traffic after wandering away from school.MCTS indicated in a news release that Nation-Gardner had just pulled up to a bus stop at 35th and Vliet streets in Milwaukee when the child started crossing in front of moving vehicles.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) Driver Cecilia Nation-Gardner may have prevented a tragedy on May 15, when she stopped to help a little boy who was running through traffic after wandering away from school.MCTS indicated in a news release that Nation-Gardner had just pulled up to a bus stop at 35th and Vliet streets in Milwaukee when the child started crossing in front of moving vehicles.
Milwaukee woman charged with battery, accused of stabbing MCTS driver over bus fare
MILWAUKEE -- Charges were filed Saturday, May 18 against a Milwaukee woman accused of assaulting a Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus driver.
MILWAUKEE -- Charges were filed Saturday, May 18 against a Milwaukee woman accused of assaulting a Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus driver.
Milwaukee police identify woman accused of stabbing MCTS bus driver; suspect in custody
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department has identified a suspect wanted for the aggravated assault of a Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus driver.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department has identified a suspect wanted for the aggravated assault of a Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus driver.
Cameras on multiple MCTS buses captured meteor over southeast Wisconsin Friday night
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Transit System on Monday, May 13 shared video captured by cameras in multiple MCTS buses which showed a meteor streaking across the sky over southeast Wisconsin late Friday, May 10.An MCTS spokesman said it happened around 11:45 p.m.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Transit System on Monday, May 13 shared video captured by cameras in multiple MCTS buses which showed a meteor streaking across the sky over southeast Wisconsin late Friday, May 10.An MCTS spokesman said it happened around 11:45 p.m.
'So grateful:' MCTS driver Natalie Barnes named 'Hero of the Year' at Red Cross event
MILWAUKEE — The American Red Cross of Southeast Wisconsin honored Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) Driver Natalie Barnes as its Hero of the Year at the 14th annual Brave Hearts Awards on Thursday, May 9.Barnes made international headlines in November 2018 when a MCTS Excellence video went viral, showing her taking extraordinary steps to help a homeless man.
MILWAUKEE — The American Red Cross of Southeast Wisconsin honored Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) Driver Natalie Barnes as its Hero of the Year at the 14th annual Brave Hearts Awards on Thursday, May 9.Barnes made international headlines in November 2018 when a MCTS Excellence video went viral, showing her taking extraordinary steps to help a homeless man.
MCTS bus cameras capture good Samaritan helping family of ducks cross busy intersection🦆
MILWAUKEE -- Good people doing good things.
MILWAUKEE -- Good people doing good things.
Police seek driver who struck Milwaukee County Transit System bus near 27th and Hopkins
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police said a vehicle struck a Milwaukee County Transit System bus Tuesday afternoon, April 16 -- and fled the scene.It happened around 1:30 p.m. near 27th and Hopkins.The extent of injuries wasn't immediately clear.The investigation was ongoing.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police said a vehicle struck a Milwaukee County Transit System bus Tuesday afternoon, April 16 -- and fled the scene.It happened around 1:30 p.m. near 27th and Hopkins.The extent of injuries wasn't immediately clear.The investigation was ongoing.
'Fear the Deer:' MCTS showing support for Milwaukee Bucks on all 400 buses
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is showing its support for the Milwaukee Bucks as they tip-off the First Round of the NBA Playoffs.According to a press release, beginning Friday, April 12, and lasting the entire playoff run, digital screens on all 400 buses in the MCTS fleet will display the special messages, “Fear the Deer!” and “Go Bucks!”“MCTS provides service all across Milwaukee County, meaning hundreds of thousands of people per day will see these rolling billboards cheering on our amazing hometown team,” said MCTS Managing Director Dan Boehm.Fans heading downtown to see the Bucks in action, or planning to stop by watch parties and special festivities, can count on MCTS for convenient, safe and affordable transportation.Routes 19, 33 and 80 all make stops near Fiserv Forum and the neighboring plaza.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is showing its support for the Milwaukee Bucks as they tip-off the First Round of the NBA Playoffs.According to a press release, beginning Friday, April 12, and lasting the entire playoff run, digital screens on all 400 buses in the MCTS fleet will display the special messages, “Fear the Deer!” and “Go Bucks!”“MCTS provides service all across Milwaukee County, meaning hundreds of thousands of people per day will see these rolling billboards cheering on our amazing hometown team,” said MCTS Managing Director Dan Boehm.Fans heading downtown to see the Bucks in action, or planning to stop by watch parties and special festivities, can count on MCTS for convenient, safe and affordable transportation.Routes 19, 33 and 80 all make stops near Fiserv Forum and the neighboring plaza.
'It's just what you do:' MCTS driver helps mom find baby’s lost shoes during snowstorm
MILWAUKEE -- You've heard the expression, "finding a needle in a haystack," but how about finding a pair of baby shoes in a blizzard?
MILWAUKEE -- You've heard the expression, "finding a needle in a haystack," but how about finding a pair of baby shoes in a blizzard?
'I saw a man trapped inside:' Common Council honors MCTS driver who helped after crash
MILWAUKEE -- Shannon Johnson, a Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver, was honored by the Milwaukee Common Council Tuesday, March 26 for his actions following a rollover crash in November 2018."This man needs to trade in his jacket for a red cape!
MILWAUKEE -- Shannon Johnson, a Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver, was honored by the Milwaukee Common Council Tuesday, March 26 for his actions following a rollover crash in November 2018."This man needs to trade in his jacket for a red cape!
Get to Miller Park with ease: ‘Brewers Line’ begins service on Opening Day
MILWAUKEE -- The Brewers Line will serve every home game this season starting with Opening Day on March 28 and, hopefully, operate late into the Fall for the Playoffs!The route has 20 stops along Water Street, Cathedral Square and Wisconsin Avenue.
MILWAUKEE -- The Brewers Line will serve every home game this season starting with Opening Day on March 28 and, hopefully, operate late into the Fall for the Playoffs!The route has 20 stops along Water Street, Cathedral Square and Wisconsin Avenue.
On the rails and the roads, City of Milwaukee planning for DNC
MILWAUKEE -- Fifty-thousand people are expected to travel to Milwaukee for the 2020 Democratic National Convention.
MILWAUKEE -- Fifty-thousand people are expected to travel to Milwaukee for the 2020 Democratic National Convention.
'Celebrate responsibly:' Miller Lite, MCTS offer free rides over St. Patrick's Day weekend
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Transit System, Miller Brewing, Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office are teaming up to encourage responsible celebrations over the upcoming 2019 St.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Transit System, Miller Brewing, Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office are teaming up to encourage responsible celebrations over the upcoming 2019 St.
Kelly Clarkson invites MCTS driver onstage during Green Bay concert
GREEN BAY -- Singer Kelly Clarkson invited Milwaukee County Transit System driver Natalie Barnes to be a special guest at her concert in Green Bay on Friday night, Feb. 15.Along with getting the VIP treatment and a meet and greet opportunity with the first American Idol winner, Barnes appeared onstage with Clarkson during a special portion of the show called "A Minute and a Glass of Wine." How cool!Clarkson played a clip of Barnes' video for the crowd, and gave an overview of the story.
GREEN BAY -- Singer Kelly Clarkson invited Milwaukee County Transit System driver Natalie Barnes to be a special guest at her concert in Green Bay on Friday night, Feb. 15.Along with getting the VIP treatment and a meet and greet opportunity with the first American Idol winner, Barnes appeared onstage with Clarkson during a special portion of the show called "A Minute and a Glass of Wine." How cool!Clarkson played a clip of Barnes' video for the crowd, and gave an overview of the story.
Watch: MCTS driver, passengers rush off bus to help car stuck on railroad tracks
WAUWATOSA -- A Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus driver and passengers are being praised for rescuing a driver stuck on a set of railroad tracks during a snowstorm.It happened in Wauwatosa on Tuesday, Feb. 12.
WAUWATOSA -- A Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus driver and passengers are being praised for rescuing a driver stuck on a set of railroad tracks during a snowstorm.It happened in Wauwatosa on Tuesday, Feb. 12.