FOX6's Bryan Polcyn, teammate from 99.1 the Mix, win celebrity relay race promoting 'Stuff the Bus' campaign

FOX6's Bryan Polcyn, teammate from 99.1 the Mix, win celebrity relay race promoting 'Stuff the Bus' campaign

 WAUWATOSA -- Pick 'n Save in Wauwatosa hosted a celebrity relay race on Tuesday, Nov. 5 to promote the 22nd annual “Stuff the Bus” campaign for Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin.

 WAUWATOSA -- Pick 'n Save in Wauwatosa hosted a celebrity relay race on Tuesday, Nov. 5 to promote the 22nd annual “Stuff the Bus” campaign for Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin.

Milwaukee County Executive proposes redirecting $4M+ to restore MCTS routes slated for cuts

Milwaukee County Executive proposes redirecting $4M+ to restore MCTS routes slated for cuts

 MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced on Thursday, Sept. 19 the 2020 recommended transit budget with a re-direction of more than $4 million in funds to restore routes slated for cuts.In a news release, Abele issued the following statement:

 MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced on Thursday, Sept. 19 the 2020 recommended transit budget with a re-direction of more than $4 million in funds to restore routes slated for cuts.In a news release, Abele issued the following statement:

MCTS driver hailed for spotting, helping boy on bicycle, who was 'very young and alone'

MCTS driver hailed for spotting, helping boy on bicycle, who was 'very young and alone'

GREENFIELD -- Another Milwaukee County Transit System driver is being hailed for helping a child in need.According to MCTS officials, on Wednesday morning, Aug. 21, Shamika Anderson saw a boy riding his bicycle in Greenfield -- alone.

GREENFIELD -- Another Milwaukee County Transit System driver is being hailed for helping a child in need.According to MCTS officials, on Wednesday morning, Aug. 21, Shamika Anderson saw a boy riding his bicycle in Greenfield -- alone.

MCTS drivers sound off on projected $28M budget gap, proposed cuts

MCTS drivers sound off on projected $28M budget gap, proposed cuts

MILWAUKEE -- A budget battle could lead to some Milwaukee County Transit System bus routes being cut in 2020, and MCTS drivers sounded off on Monday, Aug. 19.Members of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998 brought their concerns to Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele's listening session on the proposed 2020 budget.A projected $28 million gap in Milwaukee County’s 2020 budget resulted in the proposed cuts, which include 16 MCTS routes, including lines to specific events like Summerfest and Milwaukee Brewers games.Abele said Milwaukee County has been turning a profit for the state, but every year, less of that money is returned to Milwaukee County."What we send to the state has gone up by about $400 million over the last, say, 10 years, and what we get back has been flat, or in some cases, declining," said Abele."He's saying that they're $28 million in the hole," said James Macon, president of ATU Local 998. "We don't think that's true.

MILWAUKEE -- A budget battle could lead to some Milwaukee County Transit System bus routes being cut in 2020, and MCTS drivers sounded off on Monday, Aug. 19.Members of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998 brought their concerns to Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele's listening session on the proposed 2020 budget.A projected $28 million gap in Milwaukee County’s 2020 budget resulted in the proposed cuts, which include 16 MCTS routes, including lines to specific events like Summerfest and Milwaukee Brewers games.Abele said Milwaukee County has been turning a profit for the state, but every year, less of that money is returned to Milwaukee County."What we send to the state has gone up by about $400 million over the last, say, 10 years, and what we get back has been flat, or in some cases, declining," said Abele."He's saying that they're $28 million in the hole," said James Macon, president of ATU Local 998. "We don't think that's true.

Milwaukee Co. supervisor condemns MAM, MCTS over what he calls 'racist paid ad' on county bus

Milwaukee Co. supervisor condemns MAM, MCTS over what he calls 'racist paid ad' on county bus

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County supervisor on Monday, Aug. 12 spoke out against a Milwaukee Art Museum sponsored advertisement on a Milwaukee County Transit System bus -- an ad that was designed by young people from Milwaukee and selected by the Milwaukee Art Museum's education department.County Supervisor Dan Sebring in a news release called for the removal of the bus wrap "which depicts Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arresting children, and lists tactics for evading detention by ICE agents." Supervisor Sebring also condemned the actions of the museum and MCTS for "approving the anti-law enforcement message."

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County supervisor on Monday, Aug. 12 spoke out against a Milwaukee Art Museum sponsored advertisement on a Milwaukee County Transit System bus -- an ad that was designed by young people from Milwaukee and selected by the Milwaukee Art Museum's education department.County Supervisor Dan Sebring in a news release called for the removal of the bus wrap "which depicts Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arresting children, and lists tactics for evading detention by ICE agents." Supervisor Sebring also condemned the actions of the museum and MCTS for "approving the anti-law enforcement message."

Video: 2 MCTS bus drivers hailed for helping lost children in the same day

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.

Should MCTS bus drivers carry guns? Drivers, union, company reps speak out about safety

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

'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

'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

'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.

Congrats! Milwaukee celebrates Giannis Antetokounmpo's MVP win

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.