'Difficult decisions:' Budget battle could lead to some Milwaukee County bus routes being cut in 2020
MILWAUKEE -- The managing director of Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) tells FOX6 News some bus route cuts will take place starting in 2020.
MILWAUKEE -- The managing director of Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) tells FOX6 News some bus route cuts will take place starting in 2020.
Take the easy ride to the Wisconsin State Fair! Ride MCTS shuttles and freeway flyers
WEST ALLIS -- Traffic and parking are as easy as pie when you ride the bus to Wisconsin State Fair!
WEST ALLIS -- Traffic and parking are as easy as pie when you ride the bus to Wisconsin State Fair!
Video: 2 MCTS bus drivers hailed for helping lost children in the same day
MILWAUKEE -- Two Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus drivers are being hailed for helping two lost children -- in the same day.MCTS Driver Cressida Neal was driving the RedLine at 4:40 a.m. on Friday, July 5 when she spotted a toddler alone near Capitol and Humboldt in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- Two Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus drivers are being hailed for helping two lost children -- in the same day.MCTS Driver Cressida Neal was driving the RedLine at 4:40 a.m. on Friday, July 5 when she spotted a toddler alone near Capitol and Humboldt in Milwaukee.
MCTS releases video of bus fire that happened at 76th and Layton in Greenfield
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) released video from a bus fire that happened at 76th and Layton in Greenfield on July 4.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) released video from a bus fire that happened at 76th and Layton in Greenfield on July 4.
Should MCTS bus drivers carry guns? Drivers, union, company reps speak out about safety
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Transit System bus drivers on Thursday, July 18 again called for safer working conditions.Drivers gathered in Milwaukee for an Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998 and said they face problems with riders on a regular basis, and sometimes, things even get physical.Earlier this year, an MCTS driver was stabbed during a dispute over a bus fare.The drivers said when they call for help from security, it often takes too long to get a response."When we need help, we need it now.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Transit System bus drivers on Thursday, July 18 again called for safer working conditions.Drivers gathered in Milwaukee for an Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998 and said they face problems with riders on a regular basis, and sometimes, things even get physical.Earlier this year, an MCTS driver was stabbed during a dispute over a bus fare.The drivers said when they call for help from security, it often takes too long to get a response."When we need help, we need it now.
'Shoot this (expletive):' Man who attacked MCTS bus driver with broom handle sentenced to prison
MILWAUKEE -- One of two men charged in connection with the alleged assault of a Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus driver on Nov. 19, 2018 was sentenced to prison.Terrell Poe, 23, faced charges in three separate cases filed in November and December 2018.The first was filed on Nov. 29, 2018.
MILWAUKEE -- One of two men charged in connection with the alleged assault of a Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus driver on Nov. 19, 2018 was sentenced to prison.Terrell Poe, 23, faced charges in three separate cases filed in November and December 2018.The first was filed on Nov. 29, 2018.
'Give me that cigarette:' Prosecutors say woman attacked MCTS employee, officers who responded
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee woman stands accused of attacking a Milwaukee County Transit System employee as he drove home from work, and when police responded, prosecutors said she attacked officers, behavior that allegedly continued once she was in custody.Darnika Burch, 29, faces the following charges:
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee woman stands accused of attacking a Milwaukee County Transit System employee as he drove home from work, and when police responded, prosecutors said she attacked officers, behavior that allegedly continued once she was in custody.Darnika Burch, 29, faces the following charges:
'Incredibly rare:' MCTS bus engulfed in flames near 76th and Layton
GREENFIELD -- An investigation is underway into how a Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus caught fire near 76th and Layton, and sent its passengers running to safety."It was so intense," said Kathleen Prah, witnessed bus fire. "Real wide, orange flames.
GREENFIELD -- An investigation is underway into how a Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus caught fire near 76th and Layton, and sent its passengers running to safety."It was so intense," said Kathleen Prah, witnessed bus fire. "Real wide, orange flames.
'His timing was perfect:' MCTS driver helps turtle cross road in Oak Creek
MILWAUKEE -- A bus driver for the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is being recognized for helping a turtle cross the road.
MILWAUKEE -- A bus driver for the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is being recognized for helping a turtle cross the road.
Congrats! Milwaukee celebrates Giannis Antetokounmpo's MVP win
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee is celebrating Giannis Antetokounmpo's NBA MVP win and the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is along for the ride.Starting Tuesday, June 25 all 400 buses in the fleet began flashing the words "CONGRATS GIANNIS!" on their display screens.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee is celebrating Giannis Antetokounmpo's NBA MVP win and the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is along for the ride.Starting Tuesday, June 25 all 400 buses in the fleet began flashing the words "CONGRATS GIANNIS!" on their display screens.
Local Routes, Summerfest Shuttles, Freeway Flyers: MCTS can get you to the Big Gig
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Transit System are reminding you that you don’t have to take your vehicle to Summerfest.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Transit System are reminding you that you don’t have to take your vehicle to Summerfest.
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.