Milwaukee airport TSA finds 3 handguns at security

TSA officers at Mitchell International Airport stopped three handguns from being brought on board airplanes during the Thanksgiving travel period.

TSA: Loaded gun at Milwaukee airport, 23rd of year

The TSA found a loaded gun inside a passenger's bag at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport after it passed through an x-ray machine.

Thanksgiving travel: TSA in Milwaukee says pack your patience

Ahead of Thanksgiving, the TSA is reporting a massive increase in travelers in 2021, close to pre-pandemic numbers, reminding everyone to be patient and plan ahead.

Mitchell International Airport runway rehab project complete

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport's biggest runway surface rehabilitation project in 40 years is now complete. That means runway 7R/25L is back open.

Milwaukee dockless scooter pilot study ends

The Milwaukee Department of Public Works has wrapped up its 2021 Dockless Scooter Pilot Study.

Air travel in Wisconsin returns to pre-pandemic levels

Wisconsin airports are returning to pre-pandemic traffic levels as the busy holiday season gets underway.

Freeway Service Team: WisDOT announces new sponsor

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) unveiled on Wednesday, Nov. 10 a new sponsor and new look for the Freeway Service Team.

Suspicious device near Milwaukee airport

Milwaukee police said a suspicious device was found near Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport.

MCTS worker finds kitten in grocery bag

A Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) said a worker found a kitten inside a plastic grocery bag outside the MCTS Fleet Building.

Driverless public transportation in Racine; the 'Badger' unveiled

The future is here in Racine, where officials unveiled the "Badger" on Monday, Oct. 18, a fully autonomous, all-electric, zero-emission shuttle.

Badger Racine's new driverless vehicle
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The future is here in Racine, where officials unveiled the "Badger," a fully autonomous, all-electric, zero-emission shuttle.

'Alarming': TSA finds record number of firearms at airport checkpoints in 2021

Transportation Security Administration officers stopped 4,495 passengers from taking their firearms onto fights, breaking the previous record of 4,432 firearms found for the entire calendar year of 2019.

Contour Airlines nonstop flights; Milwaukee to Indy, Pittsburgh

Contour Airlines launched new nonstop service from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, offering daily service to Indianapolis and Pittsburgh.

MCTS Smart Ride seminars offered for seniors

MCTS is teaming up with local partners to hold two upcoming in-person “Senior Smart Ride” seminars that will explore transportation options for seniors in Milwaukee County.

Hop streetcar: Milwaukee parking revenue to plug budget gap

The Milwaukee DPW expects another budget shortfall for the Hop streetcar in 2022, planning to plug that gap with parking revenue.

'Let's Go Brewers!' Milwaukee busses get into postseason spirit

Milwaukee County busses are showing their support for the Crew by featuring “Let's Go Brewers!” on the front display.

Firearms stopped at Milwaukee airport checkpoints: 'Disturbing trend'

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers have stopped 20 firearms at airport checkpoints at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport in 2021.

TSA news conference on weapons stopped at airports
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The TSA held a news conference to talk about the importance of not bringing a firearm to the airport or with you on a commercial airplane.