Emergency landing at Mitchell International

A small plane made an emergency landing at Milwaukee's Mitchell International Airport on Thursday. It did not impact the airport's flight operations.

Racine all-electric buses; city awarded $3.8M for 4 new buses

Racine has been awarded $3,796,872 from the U.S. government to buy four additional all-electric buses and increase its fleet to 13.

Milwaukee bus driver saves dog, nearly struck by vehicles

A Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver is being hailed a hero – for rescuing a dog from the hazards of traffic.

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MCTS Bus Driver Rachel C. noticed a dog running in the street near her bus, narrowly avoiding being struck by numerous cars.

MCTS: 73 new clean diesel buses joining fleet

Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced Monday, Aug. 15 the arrival of 73 new clean diesel buses resulting from federal and local funding sources.

Infrastructure bill projects: Over $2B announced for roads, bridges, bike lanes across US

U.S. transportation officials announced $2.2 billion for local infrastructure projects on Thursday, paving the way for new bridges, roads, bike lanes, railways and ports in scores of communities across the country.

Fugitive who escaped Milwaukee airport caught in Ohio

Robert Johnson Jr., a fugitive who escaped custody at Milwaukee's airport in November 2021 amid transport to jail in Janesville, was captured in Toledo, Ohio Wednesday.

MCTS: Ridership up 1M compared to this time last year

MCTS announced it will have given one million more rides compared to the same time last year – a total of 8.4 million to date in 2022.

MCTS: New fare collection system update

Milwaukee County Transit System has been working over the past year to modernize its fare collection system.

Wisconsin State Fair opens; transportation, safety changes to know

The Wisconsin State Fair runs Aug. 4 through Aug. 14, and there are some changes for 2022 when it comes to getting there and getting in safely.

Racine EV charging station; part of 'Lake Michigan Circuit Tour'

Racine has a new, solar-powered electric vehicle charging station that is now part of what will eventually become the "Lake Michigan Circuit Tour."

Grenade found in Milwaukee airport carry-on: sheriff

A grenade was found in a carry-on bag at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport on Friday, the sheriff's office said.

Milwaukee Crime Stoppers, MCTS campaign seeks tips

Milwaukee Crime Stoppers is teaming up with the Milwaukee County Transit System with two giant ads on two buses and 50 in bus shelters. The campaign is aimed at drumming up tips to solve crimes in Milwaukee.

Storm potential postpones freeway closure north of Zoo Interchange

WisDOT has postponed a 54-hour full freeway closure of I-41 – initially slated for Friday, July 15 – due to potential stormy weather.

Tunnel to tomorrow? Elon Musk's Las Vegas Loop is now open for business

Visitors to Las Vegas may soon be able to beat the street traffic by traveling underground on Elon Musk's Vegas Loop. Here's a first look from deep below Sin City.

Wisconsin's Merrimac Ferry reopens after repairs

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation announced the Merrimac Ferry has reopened to motorists and bicyclists after undergoing some repairs last week.