MCTS Bus Rapid Transit construction breaks ground

A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Thursday to kick off construction on the Milwaukee County Transit System’s East-West Bus Rapid Transit project.

Milwaukee streetcar strugges, city in financial hole
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The COVID-19 pandemic may have closed bars, restaurants, courthouses and schools, but Milwaukee never stopped running The Hop streetcar. City leaders say it was too expensive to shut down.

Flipped hood blocks motorist's view while driving miles on I-43

A driver caught on camera in Milwaukee went several miles on I-43 with a limited and dangerous view of what was around her. She wasn’t just behind the wheel. She was also behind the hood.

Milwaukee County bus driver dies, suffered medical incident at layover

A bus driver for the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) died after suffering a medical incident near 13th and College in Milwaukee on Tuesday, May 25.

Opossum in drawer at Mitchell Airport

There was an unexpected traveler at Milwaukee Mitchell International causing a bit of a stir.

Pavement buckling risk rises with temperatures

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation alerted motorists that warmer temperatures forecast throughout Wisconsin this weekend could create conditions for pavement buckling.

Virtual job fair: Bus drivers and mechanics wanted by MCTS

The Milwaukee County Transit System is seeking anyone interested in becoming an MCTS bus driver or mechanic.

United: Milwaukee-DC nonstop flights begin July 1

United Airlines has announced it will add daily nonstop service between Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) beginning July 1, 2021.

Southwest: Milwaukee-Miami nonstop flights begin June 12

Southwest Airlines is continuing to expand service from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) with new nonstop flights to Miami International Airport (MIA) starting June 12.

Kohl’s adds vehicle charging stations at 50 stores across US

Kohl's announced it is teaming up with Volta Industries, Inc. to bring 100 electric vehicle charging stations to 50 additional stores this year.

Sun Country Airlines offers nonstop flights from MKE to 5 destinations

Sun Country Airlines will begin new, nonstop service from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to five destinations beginning August 26.

JetBlue to fly out of MKE starting 2022

JetBlue Airways will be flying out of Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport starting in 2022.

American Airlines resumes nonstop service between Milwaukee and Miami

American Airlines is resuming its Saturday nonstop service between Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Miami International Airport (MIA) on June 5. 

Pavement work to repair bumps in Zoo Interchange begins next week

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation announced it will shut down two ramps in the Zoo Interchange beginning late on Sunday, April 25 for pavement repairs.

WisDOT: Big bumps on Zoo Interchange ramp to be smoothed out soon

Two significant bumps have been catching drivers a little off guard on a ramp in Milwaukee's Zoo Interchange. But there is a promise of a smoother ride.

MCTS to increase bus capacity limit starting April 12

The use of masks will still be required, and MCTS will continue to encourage best health practices to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

April Fools! MCTS announces all-new Fish-n-Trips Line 😉

The Milwaukee County Transit System gets a kudos for this hilarious April Fools post -- announcing a new bus line (not really).