$35K reward offered in shooting of Za'layia Jenkins: "To those who took her life, we will catch you"
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Police Department hope that two rewards -- one offered by Attorney Michael Hupy and one offered by the FBI will lead to an arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the shooting of Za'layia Jenkins.The nine-year-old girl, who would have turned 10 years old on Tuesday, May 17th was "legally pronounced dead/brain dead" at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 16th, according to the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office."MPD was notified by the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office that the hospital had notified them that Za'layia was in a condition of brain death -- essentially, she had expired," MPD Captain Aaron Raap said Tuesday.Za'layia's cousin told FOX6 News she remains on life support.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Police Department hope that two rewards -- one offered by Attorney Michael Hupy and one offered by the FBI will lead to an arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the shooting of Za'layia Jenkins.The nine-year-old girl, who would have turned 10 years old on Tuesday, May 17th was "legally pronounced dead/brain dead" at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 16th, according to the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office."MPD was notified by the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office that the hospital had notified them that Za'layia was in a condition of brain death -- essentially, she had expired," MPD Captain Aaron Raap said Tuesday.Za'layia's cousin told FOX6 News she remains on life support.
Vote now: You can help choose the new voice of MCTS
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System is asking riders and the public to help choose the next voice of MCTS!The new voice will make announcements on-board MCTS buses, including stop announcements and important rider messages.From now until noon on Monday, May 9th you can vote for one of three professional voice-over artists vying to be the next voice of MCTS.Watch the video below to listen to the three finalists and then click here to vote for your favorite voice.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System is asking riders and the public to help choose the next voice of MCTS!The new voice will make announcements on-board MCTS buses, including stop announcements and important rider messages.From now until noon on Monday, May 9th you can vote for one of three professional voice-over artists vying to be the next voice of MCTS.Watch the video below to listen to the three finalists and then click here to vote for your favorite voice.
Caught on camera: Police need help in search for teen who allegedly punched elderly man
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police need help identifying and locating a teenager who allegedly punched an elderly man, who then fell and struck his head on concrete.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police need help identifying and locating a teenager who allegedly punched an elderly man, who then fell and struck his head on concrete.
"It actually eases congestion:" Residents learn more about proposed MCTS "Rapid Transit" lines
MILWAUKEE -- There is a plan that Milwaukee County Transit System officials say would cut bus commute times in half and ease congestion.
MILWAUKEE -- There is a plan that Milwaukee County Transit System officials say would cut bus commute times in half and ease congestion.
Public meetings set: MCTS officials want feedback on proposed "Rapid Transit" lines
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County and MCTS will hold two public meetings this week to get input on the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Feasibility Study.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County and MCTS will hold two public meetings this week to get input on the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Feasibility Study.
Get to Miller Park with ease: “Brewers Line” begins service on Opening Day
MILWAUKEE -- Beginning on Opening Day, and for every home game this season, the MCTS Brewers Line is the easiest way to get to Miller Park to cheer on the Brewers.Catch the Brewers Line (Route 90 - Miller Park) along Wisconsin Avenue and travel directly to the MCTS transit area at Miller Park starting with the season home opener on April 4th.
MILWAUKEE -- Beginning on Opening Day, and for every home game this season, the MCTS Brewers Line is the easiest way to get to Miller Park to cheer on the Brewers.Catch the Brewers Line (Route 90 - Miller Park) along Wisconsin Avenue and travel directly to the MCTS transit area at Miller Park starting with the season home opener on April 4th.
Photo ID required on April 5th: Effort on streets of Milwaukee to ensure you're prepared
MILWAUKEE -- On April 5th, voters will head to the polls in Wisconsin, and for the first time during a presidential election, voters will be required to show photo ID at the polls.
MILWAUKEE -- On April 5th, voters will head to the polls in Wisconsin, and for the first time during a presidential election, voters will be required to show photo ID at the polls.
Husband of driver present during officer-involved shooting in Brown Deer claims workman's comp issues
MILWAUKEE -- The husband of a Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver who was present during an officer-involved shooting that happened on March 14th in Brown Deer says his wife is emotionally traumatized by what happened, and the effort to get her help through workman's compensation is off to a rough start.
MILWAUKEE -- The husband of a Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver who was present during an officer-involved shooting that happened on March 14th in Brown Deer says his wife is emotionally traumatized by what happened, and the effort to get her help through workman's compensation is off to a rough start.
"She's destroyed right now:" After officer-involved shooting, MCTS driver may never return to work
BROWN DEER -- A Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver is taking time off after a situation involving an "unruly" passenger ended with an officer-involved shooting in Brown Deer on Monday, March 14th.The driver's husband said his wife can't stop thinking about what happened near 60th and Donna.
BROWN DEER -- A Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver is taking time off after a situation involving an "unruly" passenger ended with an officer-involved shooting in Brown Deer on Monday, March 14th.The driver's husband said his wife can't stop thinking about what happened near 60th and Donna.
"Plan ahead for a safe ride home:" Miller Lite Free Rides available St. Patrick’s Day
MILWAUKEE -- 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 -- 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.
Man who was on bus prior to officer-involved shooting shares detailed account of what he says happened
BROWN DEER -- FOX6 News is hearing exclusively from a man who says he was on a Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus just prior to an officer-involved shooting Monday, March 14th that happened near 60th and Donna in Brown Deer.
BROWN DEER -- FOX6 News is hearing exclusively from a man who says he was on a Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus just prior to an officer-involved shooting Monday, March 14th that happened near 60th and Donna in Brown Deer.
Own a piece of history! MCTS offering set of final four weekly paper bus passes for $10
MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is selling a piece of Milwaukee history!
MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is selling a piece of Milwaukee history!
Latest: Officers on administrative leave following shooting incident in Brown Deer
BROWN DEER -- It started with an incident on a Milwaukee County Transit System bus -- and ended with a man shot by Brown Deer police.
BROWN DEER -- It started with an incident on a Milwaukee County Transit System bus -- and ended with a man shot by Brown Deer police.
No more paper bus passes for MCTS; you must have an M•CARD to ride: "An easier way to go"
MILWAUKEE -- Big changes for bus riders in Milwaukee County kicked in on Monday, February 29th.
MILWAUKEE -- Big changes for bus riders in Milwaukee County kicked in on Monday, February 29th.
Going paperless: Starting Monday, February 29th, you'll need an M•CARD to ride the bus
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) printed its last set of weekly paper bus passes on January 26th.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) printed its last set of weekly paper bus passes on January 26th.
Last Milwaukee paper bus pass now on sale; good through February 28th
MILWAUKEE -- The last weekly Milwaukee paper bus pass that will ever be issued is now on sale across Milwaukee County.The pass can be used to ride until Sunday, February 28th.
MILWAUKEE -- The last weekly Milwaukee paper bus pass that will ever be issued is now on sale across Milwaukee County.The pass can be used to ride until Sunday, February 28th.
Getting people to vote: MCTS now getting involved in the election process
MILWAUKEE -- The spring primary is just days away and Milwaukee election officials wonder, will the new voter ID requirement turn people off?Unofficially, election season is already underway.
MILWAUKEE -- The spring primary is just days away and Milwaukee election officials wonder, will the new voter ID requirement turn people off?Unofficially, election season is already underway.
People who need a ride to register to vote could get it from MCTS
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced a program on Thursday, February 11th that will provide free, smart card bus passes for people who need a ride to register to vote or to receive identification documents necessary to vote.MCTS developed a grant process to allow community groups and non-profit organizations already engaged in promoting voter registration, and voter IDs to obtain MCTS bus passes for distribution through their programs.The program is only for organizations who will then administer the passes.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced a program on Thursday, February 11th that will provide free, smart card bus passes for people who need a ride to register to vote or to receive identification documents necessary to vote.MCTS developed a grant process to allow community groups and non-profit organizations already engaged in promoting voter registration, and voter IDs to obtain MCTS bus passes for distribution through their programs.The program is only for organizations who will then administer the passes.
Bus riders can minimize time in the cold, tap into real-time information on the MCTS app
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) wants to remind its riders that they do not have to stand out in the cold as long as they used to.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) wants to remind its riders that they do not have to stand out in the cold as long as they used to.
Going paperless: MCTS prints off the last of its weekly paper bus passes
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) printed its last set of weekly paper bus passes on Tuesday, January 26th.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) printed its last set of weekly paper bus passes on Tuesday, January 26th.