I-94 East-West project; public weighs in on proposed expansion
Your tax dollars would pay for the long-stalled expansion of the I-94 east-west corridor. Now, officials are getting public feedback on the proposed expansion.
Mitchell International Airport vehicle fire
An investigation is underway following a single vehicle crash at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport overnight.
Wisconsin DOT winter warning; 'refresh your winter driving habit'
Wisconsin's Department of Transportation (DOT) released the Law of the Month on Thursday, Dec. 1, warning drivers that winter driving can be dangerous.
MCTS seventh Rosa Parks tribute: 'A seat available for everyone'
MCTS is honoring Rosa Parks for the seventh year in a row by keeping a seat open on every bus in the fleet from Thursday, Dec. 1, through Saturday, Dec. 3.
I-94 East-West project; opinions shared with transportation committee
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is advancing the long-stalled I-94 East-West expansion, but there is one more push to tap the brakes.
MCTS, bus drivers union contract reached; 3-year deal, wage increases
Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) and Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 998, the union that represents MCTS bus drivers and mechanics, reached an agreement on a three-year contract, officials announced on Tuesday, Nov. 29.
Milwaukee airport holiday travel expected to be 'busiest since 2019'
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport's director said they are expecting the busiest holiday travel season since 2019. That's when they saw a record number of travelers.
MCTS changes to service; route eliminations, adjustments
MCTS announced Monday, Nov. 21 changes to service approved by Milwaukee County in the 2023 annual budget.
I-94 East-West project; WisDOT releases preferred expansion plan
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation released its new I-94 East-West project preferred plan to expand a stretch of highway from six to eight lanes.
Milwaukee airport coat check service back for 4th year
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport’s coat check service has returned to the Airport for the fourth straight year.
MCTS CONNECT 1st electric bus, Wauwatosa to downtown Milwaukee
MCTS CONNECT, Milwaukee County's first electric bus, was unveiled Thursday night. It will take riders from the medical research center in Wauwatosa to downtown Milwaukee.
MCTS Rosa Parks Scholarship contest: 'A model for others'
Milwaukee County Transit System announced its annual Rosa Parks Tribute Scholarship essay contest on Thursday, Nov. 3.
New Lyft subscription offers roadside assistance, other perks at half the price
Lyft's new membership plan - Lyft Pink - costs $9.99 a month or $99 a year.
Railroads reject latest sick time demands, raising chance of strike
Most businesses rely on trains to deliver their raw materials. A railroad strike could devastate the economy.
MCTS reinstates mask policy; COVID 'medium' risk
The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is responding to rising COVID-19 risk levels by reinstating its mask policy on Friday, Oct. 14.
TSA PreCheck enrollment; Milwaukee airport Oct. 24 - Nov. 4
Wisconsin’s residents can enroll in the Transportation Security Administration’s TSA PreCheck® application program inside Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) in a special event from Oct. 24 through Friday, Nov. 4.
Milwaukee County electric bus charging station installed
The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced on Wednesday, Sept. 21 the installation of the first electric bus charging station at the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center in Wauwatosa.
Rail strike averted; Milwaukee Amtrak service interrupted
In Milwaukee, some Amtrak travel was interrupted Thursday due to a potential strike. Railroad worker unions and companies
Union members reject deal 2 days before deadline to avoid massive rail strike
A potential strike could impact shipments of everything from clothes to cars, hurting businesses nationwide as they deal with ongoing supply chain problems. The deadline to avoid a strike is Friday.