MCTS announces winners of 1st Rosa Parks Tribute Scholarship

High school seniors in Milwaukee County who will attend a trade school, college or university were invited to submit a short essay, inspired by Parks' famous quote: "Each person must live their life as a model for others."

TSA stops handgun at Mitchell Intl Airport security checkpoint

Transportation Security Administration officers at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport stopped a loaded handgun from getting through the checkpoint.

Mitchell International Airport rolls out new TSA technology
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Mitchell International is introducing new and safer ways to fly. Find out how technology is making traveling a more efficient and touchless process. 

Mitchell Intl. Airport unveils campaign to end human trafficking

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) announced on Friday, Jan. 15 that it is increasing efforts to identify and stop human trafficking.

MCTS partners with Marcus Center to honor MLK

As part of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. birthday celebration put on by the Marcus Performing Art Center, two bus shelters in Milwaukee received a splash of color.

TSA finds loaded gun in woman's carry-on bag at Mitchell Intl. Airport

TSA stops a woman from carrying a loaded handgun and a magazine with seven bullets onto an airplane at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport.

New MCTS bus route to Amazon fulfillment center in Oak Creek

Route 81 (Amazon-Oak Creek) will begin service Sunday night, Oct. 11 and will connect to 16 existing MCTS bus routes around the county.

TSA finds loaded gun in man's carry-on bag at Mitchell Intl. Airport

TSA stopped a man from carrying a loaded 9mm handgun onto an airplane at General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) on Thursday, Oct. 8.

Southwest captain performs 'rejected takeoff' due to bird strike

A Southwest flight departing from Mitchell International Airport when the captain performed a "rejected takeoff" due to a reported bird strike.

MCTS: Bus struck in multi-vehicle crash near Good Hope and Teutonia

MILWAUKEE -- An MCTS bus was rear-ended in a crash near Good Hope and Teutonia on Milwaukee's north side Tuesday afternoon.An MCTS spokesperson told FOX6 News that two vehicles were involved in a crash and one of the two collided with the bus, which was parked for its layover, as a result.The bus driver was the only person on board at the time and was taken to the hospital for medical evaluation.This is a developing story.

WisDOT: Feedback sought on proposed Muskego Yard Freight Rail Bypass project

MUSKEGO -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is seeking public comment regarding the proposed Muskego Yard Freight Rail Bypass project.

American Airlines warns 25,000 workers they could lose jobs

DALLAS — American Airlines is notifying about 25,000 workers that their jobs could be eliminated in October because of plunging demand for air travel, adding to the toll that the virus pandemic is taking on the airline industry.American's top executives said Wednesday that the number of layoffs or furloughs could be lower if enough workers take buyouts or accept partially paid leave for up to two years.Airline officials thought they might avoid any furloughs “because we believed demand for air travel would steadily rebound by Oct. 1 as the impact of COVID-19 dissipated.

West side of Milwaukee's Hoan Bridge to be lit before the end of summer

MILWAUKEE -- The west side of Milwaukee's Hoan Bridge will be lit by the end of summer, according to a news release from the group known as "Light the Hoan ."Following a two-year campaign, the news release says Light the Hoan is thrilled to announce it has reached this key milestone.

Attention drivers: This upcoming construction could impact your commute

MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Luck with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp with a look at the upcoming construction that could impact your commute.North Avenue Pond Project (Zoo Interchange North Leg Prep)As Ryan told viewers back in March, WisDOT will begin construction on the North Leg of the Zoo Interchange, on I‐41 from just north of Swan Boulevard to Burleigh Street later this year.

United Airlines sending layoff notices to nearly half of US employees

WASHINGTON -- United Airlines will send layoff warnings to 36,000 employees - nearly half its U.S. staff - in the clearest signal yet of how deeply the virus outbreak is hurting the airline industry.The outlook for a recovery in air travel has dimmed in just the past two weeks, as infection rates rise in much of the U.S. and some states imposed new quarantine requirements.United officials said Wednesday that they still hope to limit the number of October layoffs by offering early retirement, and that the 36,000 number is a worst case scenario.

Milwaukee County committee unanimously approves plan to require masks on MCTS buses

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County's Transportation, Public Works and Transit Committee on Wednesday, July 8 unanimously approved a resolution that would require masks for all Milwaukee County Transit System riders amid the coronavirus pandemic.