Man shot near Main and Hawley sought help from bus driver, MCTS says
MILWAUKEE -- According to a spokesperson with the Milwaukee County Transit System, a man approached a bus at the intersection of W.
Record-setting number of Thanksgiving travelers slowed by coast-to-coast storms
MILWAUKEE -- Storms from coast to coast are putting fear in travelers this Thanksgiving eve.
'Important to give back:' Thousands of food items collected during 'Stuff the Bus' drive
MILWAUKEE -- The day before Thanksgiving is a crazy time at the grocery store.
2nd man charged in attack on MCTS bus driver with broom handle sentenced in 2 open cases
MILWAUKEE -- The second of two men charged in connection with the November 2018 assault of a Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus driver was sentenced Tuesday, Nov. 26 in connection with two open cases against him.Jaquon Lampkin, 18, of Milwaukee, pleaded guilty in October to one count of misdemeanor disorderly conduct, use of a dangerous weapon in connection with the attack on the driver.
MCTS to honor Rosa Parks with open seat on every bus
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) and the Milwaukee County Office on African American Affairs (OAAA) are partnering to honor the life of Rosa Parks and recognize her contribution to the ongoing fight for equality for all.MCTS will keep a seat open on every bus in the fleet from Sunday, Dec. 1 through Tuesday, Dec. 3.
WisDOT: Holiday travelers asked to plan ahead, monitor the weather, watch for deer and hunters
MILWAUKEE -- Although most highway construction has wrapped up for the year, Thanksgiving holiday travelers will still need to monitor the weather, watch for deer and deer hunters, and be prepared for the potential of heavy traffic along key travel corridors, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.Traffic safety officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation expect peak travel periods to occur between noon and 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27) and again on Sunday, Dec. 1 when hunters and holiday travelers return home.“To help ensure a safe, enjoyable Thanksgiving holiday, we’re asking all motorists to buckle-up, watch their speed, be patient and alert,” WisDOT Secretary-designee Craig Thompson said. “Officers with the Wisconsin State Patrol and other law enforcement agencies will be keeping an eye on traffic and assisting stranded motorists.
MCTS bus cameras capture meteor streaking over Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Transit System bus cameras captured a meteor streaking across the sky Nov. 23.
Attention drivers: A look at the upcoming construction that could impact your commute
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Luck with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the upcoming construction that could impact your commute.I-94 North-SouthNOTABLE OPENINGSSATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2019** Airport Spur
Proposal to modernize MCTS bus fleet could save county $27 million
MILWAUKEE – A report on the Milwaukee County Transit System's (MCTS) planned transition to battery electric buses (BEBs) concluded that the county could save $27 million and dramatically reduce harmful emissions by 2040 if the fleet modernization project proposed by County Board of Supervisors Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.
'No recollection of the incident:' 15 months in prison for woman convicted in stabbing of MCTS driver
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee woman convicted in connection with an attack on a Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver on May 15 near 76th Street and Appleton Avenue was sentenced Tuesday, Nov. 19 to 15 months in prison.Betty Roberts, 24, entered an Alford plea Tuesday -- a guilty plea of a defendant who proclaims (s)he is innocent of the crime but admits that the prosecution has enough evidence to prove that (s)he is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.In addition to the 15 months in prison, Roberts was sentenced to serve another 21 months' extended supervision, and the court recommended that be served in a mental health unit.The assault happened after officials said Roberts refused to pay the bus fare around 3:30 p.m. on May 15.
KC-135 Stratotanker with 128th Air Refueling Wing experiences engine trouble during training mission
MILWAUKEE -- A KC-135 Stratotanker from the 128th Air Refueling Wing in Milwaukee experienced trouble with one of its four engines during a training mission on Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 19.Officials with the 128th say the issue arose shortly before 1 p.m. -- when an indicator light came on, noting that one of the engines had an oil overheating issue.
Air travelers face new ID requirements to board flights before the holidays in 2020
MILWAUKEE -- Important changes are taking place for air travelers across the country.
MCTS, ATU Local 998 reach agreement on new 3-year contract
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) and Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 998, the union that represents MCTS bus drivers and mechanics, reached an agreement on a new contract on Friday, Nov. 15.The agreement, which was ratified by union members is for a three-year contract that includes salary increases, signing bonuses and a generous healthcare plan.Dan Boehm, MCTS President and Managing Director issued the following statement in a news release:
Watch: Cameras on several MCTS buses captured meteor over Milwaukee Monday night
MILWAUKEE -- Cameras on several Milwaukee County Transit System buses captured video of a meteor flashing across the sky just before 9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11.It happened at 8:51 p.m. CST on Monday night.The blazing meteor lit up the night sky in St.
Attention drivers: A look at the upcoming construction that could impact your commute
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Luck with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the upcoming construction that could impact your commute.Project: I-94 North-SouthRyan will remind viewers that the NB Drexel exit/entrance ramps are open and with those now open, the Ryan Road NB exit/entrance ramps are now closed for approximately one month.DREXEL AVENUE NB EXIT/ENTRANCE RAMPS
Crash involving 3 semis temporarily shuts down I-41 near WIS 33
TOWN OF ADDISON -- The Washington County Sheriff’s Office received multiple 911 reports of an accident with injuries on I-41 north of County Highway K in the Town of Addison.
Amid contract negotiations, MCTS officials say 'there will not be a strike on Thursday'
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County and transit union leaders were at the negotiating table late into the night Wednesday, Nov. 6, as the union threatened to strike -- keeping buses off the road Thursday morning.
Driver with suspended license caused crash involving 2 semis on I-94 in Racine County
RACINE COUNTY -- A 31-year-old Kenosha man was issued citations for failure to maintain control of vehicle, operating while suspended, non-registration of auto, and not having auto insurance following a crash involving two semis Wednesday morning, Nov. 6 in Racine County.The crash happened around 4:30 a.m., and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation announced all lanes on I-41/94 in the area were clear as of about 2:30 p.m.The crash temporarily shut down all lanes in both directions on I-4194 between WIS 11 and WIS 20.According to the Racine County Sheriff's Office, a 31-year-old man from Kenosha was driving his pickup truck northbound on the interstate.
FAA considering plan to require anti-overdose drugs on airlines
WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says it’s considering a plan to require opioid overdose reversal drugs like naloxone in emergency medical kits on board passenger aircraft.The move follows pressure from Rhode Island Congressman Jim Langevin, who has been urging the FAA to follow congressional recommendations to require the life-saving drug on all airlines.“The opioid crisis has gripped every state, every district in the country,” Langevin said. “Last August, I led a letter to the FAA administrator asking that they include and look at including naloxone.”Langevin says this comes after an airline passenger died from an overdose while flying from Boston to Los Angeles in July.“I think the airlines need to be prepared for any type of emergency,” he added.In a letter to lawmakers, FAA Administrator Steve Dickson said the agency is currently reviewing the best way for air carriers to include opioid antagonists like naloxone as part of onboard emergency medical kits.Recent statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show more than 70,000 drug overdose deaths have occurred in the U.S. and experts say naloxone could be part of the solution.Dr.
Prosecutors: Man punched MCTS passenger on bus in 1st of 2 incidents in 7 days
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- A Milwaukee man, 29, stands accused of punching a passenger onboard a Milwaukee County Transit System, and a criminal complaint noted it was the first of two incidents in seven days.It happened on Oct. 21 near 6th Street and Lincoln Avenue.A charge of battery to a public transit operator was filed against Tyrin Douglas on Monday, Nov. 4.Prosecutors said the victim, a man, 20, said he got on the Route 80 bus near 6th Street and Wisconsin Avenue and Douglas was already on the bus.