Paratransit driver shortage, Milwaukee County riders frustrated

A driver shortage with Milwaukee County's contracted paratransit company has led to long waits and missed appointments for disabled riders who rely on it.

Wisconsin Labor Day weekend travel; drivers should plan ahead

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is reminding drivers during Labor Day weekend to pack some patience, buckle up, and slow down on state roadways.

American Airlines slapped with record-breaking $4.1M penalty for stranding passengers on delayed flights

The federal government is fining American Airlines $4.1 million for dozens of instances in which passengers were kept on board planes without a chance to exit during long ground delays.

Milwaukee County electric buses temporarily out of service

The Milwaukee County Transit System announced it will remove all electric buses from the CONNECT 1 Bus Rapid Transit line temporarily because of a manufacturer's recall.

Southwest Airlines 2024 spring break schedule released

Southwest Airlines announced it will expand service from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport during spring break in 2024.

TSA intercepts 2 guns, Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport

Transportation Security Administration officers intercepted two handguns in separate incidents at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) last week.

Morocco bus crash leaves at least 24 dead

At least 24 people died in a bus crash Sunday in the province of Azilal in central Morocco, marking one of the deadliest such accidents in recent years in the country.

Pakistan train derailment: Dozens killed, more than 90 hurt

A train derailed in southern Pakistan on Sunday, killing 30 people and injuring more than 90 others as rescue operations completed by early evening, officials said.

MCTS: 62K+ rides to Summerfest 2023

Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) provided more than 62,000 rides to attendees of Summerfest, during its 55th anniversary celebration.

Milwaukee airport: Cremation pendant found near valet parking

Milwaukee's Mitchell International Airport is looking for the owner of a motorcycle cremation pendant found near the valet parking, the airport tweeted Friday.

Guns at Milwaukee airport; TSA stops 10 through June

Transportation Security Administration officers stopped 10 handguns at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport through the first six months of 2023.

TSA PreCheck at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, July 10-21

Wisconsin residents can enroll in the TSA's PreCheck application program inside Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport in a special event starting Monday, July 10.

MCTS free WisGo card offer expiring; what riders need to know

The Milwaukee County Transit System's free WisGo card offer expires Friday, June 30 – part of a switch to the new fare system.

128th Air Refueling Wing flyover; honors decades of refueling excellence

The 128th Air Refueling Wing invites the public to watch flyovers of air refuelers above communities across the state honoring 100 years of aerial refueling excellence.

US government to award $1.7 billion to buy electric and low-emission buses

The grants will allow transit agencies and governments to buy 1,700 U.S.-built buses, and half of the vehicles will have zero carbon emissions.

Submarine used for tourist visits to Titanic wreckage goes missing in the Atlantic

A search is underway for a missing submersible that carries people to view the wreckage of the Titanic. Canadian officials say the five-person submersible was reported overdue Sunday night about 435 miles south of St. John's, Newfoundland.

American Airlines nonstop flights; Milwaukee to Washington, DC

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) announced on Monday, June 19 that American Airlines will launch new nonstop service from MKE to Reagan National Airport this fall.