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.

TSA stop at Milwaukee airport leads to trafficking, fraud charges

A New York man is charged with human trafficking and fraud-related crimes after being stopped at Milwaukee's Mitchell International Airport on June 23.

TSA Pre✓ mobile enrollment coming to Mitchell International Airport

TSA Pre✓ will offer passengers at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) the opportunity to enroll at the Airport from July 25 to August 5.

Amtrak derailment: 4 killed, several injured after train hits dump truck in Missouri

The Missouri State Highway Patrol said at least four people were killed when an Amtrak train derailed after hitting a dump truck in Missouri at a crossing Monday.

Mitchell International Airport restaurant features iconic Wisconsin food

The Garden District Kitchen & Bar, Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport’s latest restaurant to open as part of its major refresh, unveiled a new menu on Tuesday, June 28.

TSA intercepts gun, ammunition; Mitchell International Airport

TSA officers prevented a handgun from making its way onboard an airplane at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport on Thursday, June 2.