Trainee driver crashes bus into river, prompting massive rescue

A trainee driver crashed a bus into a major river this week, dragging a parked car down with it and prompting a massive rescue mission.

Milwaukee I-794: Public weighs in on options
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WisDOT is hosting public hearings to decide the future of the 50-year-old I-794 Lake Interchange, which stretches from the Marquette Interchange to the Hoan Bridge.

Milwaukee I-794: WisDOT hearings give public option to share feedback

Rethinking I-794 is what a public hearing at the Milwaukee Marriott is all about on Thursday, April 30. This, as the Wisconsin Department of Transportation looks for feedback on the proposed project.

Milwaukee Mitchell Airport launching ASL interpreting service
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Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is launching a new service that provides American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services for deaf and hard-of-hearing travelers.

Milwaukee Mitchell Airport launching ASL interpreting service

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is launching a new service that provides American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services for Deaf and hard-of-hearing travelers.

SE Wisconsin emissions testing: Republican lawmakers introduce 'Fair Air Standards Act'
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Republican lawmakers hosted a news conference on Monday, April 27, regarding the future of emissions testing in southeast Wisconsin. They announced the "Fair Air Standards Act" which aims to address air and ozone pollution at the source, which they say is mostly coming from the Chicago/Gary area.

Southeast Wisconsin emissions testing; lawmakers address future of mandate

Republican lawmakers announced the Fair Air Standards Act, legislation to “address Southeast Wisconsin’s non-attainment designation and federal emissions testing requirements."

Delta flight diverted to Milwaukee airport after smoky odor, no injuries

A Delta flight from Minneapolis to Orlando diverted to Milwaukee on Sunday after a smoky odor was detected, with 128 customers on board and no injuries reported after the plane landed safely.

Port Milwaukee welcomes 1st cruise ship of 2026 season

Port Milwaukee welcomed the Viking Polaris on Thursday, April 23 – the first cruise ship to call on the city for the 2026 season.

US transportation secretary seeks $10B to modernize air traffic control

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is seeking $10 billion from Congress to advance the next phase of modernizing the nation’s aging air traffic control system.

Mitchell Interchange weekend system ramp closure starts Friday night

Part of the Mitchell Interchange in Milwaukee County will close for 30 hours starting on Friday night, April 24, for paving work.

Oil prices climbing again amid US-Iran standoff in Strait of Hormuz

Crude oil prices rose again Sunday as tensions between the U.S. and Iran kept tankers from using the Strait of Hormuz, the vital waterway in the Persian Gulf.

Milwaukee's Lake Express Ferry moves to terminal home for travel season

The Lake Express Ferry made its annual trek on Tuesday, April 7, from its winter home in Milwaukee’s Menomonee River Valley to its in-season terminal home on the lakefront.

Milwaukee Mitchell airport responds to small plane landing issue

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport crews responded to a small private plane landing issue on Monday, April 6, with the pilot unhurt and operations unaffected.

Milwaukee County Transit System contactless payments launched

Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced on Monday, April 6, the launch of a new contactless payment option that allows riders to pay their fare using a credit card, debit card, smartphone, or smartwatch.

I-43 lane closures in Sheboygan County through fall 2026

Drivers heading through Sheboygan County will see some lane restrictions and closures on I-43 starting on March 19.

Forest Home Avenue resurfacing project back in action March 16

Motorists in southwest Milwaukee County should note that construction work on Forest Home Avenue (WIS 24) will be back in action starting Monday, March 16.