MCTS bus driver's actions to help homeless man recognized by Time Magazine and 'Ellen' Show
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver is being recognized on a national level for going above and beyond for a homeless man.MCTS says Time Magazine and hit television show "Ellen" are showcasing driver Natalie Barnes for her kindness and remarkable compassion.Back in November, Natalie Barnes was driving on a cold night when Richard, a rider she met before, came up to her at her layover.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver is being recognized on a national level for going above and beyond for a homeless man.MCTS says Time Magazine and hit television show "Ellen" are showcasing driver Natalie Barnes for her kindness and remarkable compassion.Back in November, Natalie Barnes was driving on a cold night when Richard, a rider she met before, came up to her at her layover.
Attention drivers: This upcoming construction could impact your commute
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Luck with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about everything that's going to impact your commute.Green Tree Road Bridge over I-43 and Jean Nicolet Road will reopen to traffic on Monday, December 10.I-94 North-South Project:
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Luck with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about everything that's going to impact your commute.Green Tree Road Bridge over I-43 and Jean Nicolet Road will reopen to traffic on Monday, December 10.I-94 North-South Project:
Lane reopens on I-94 North-South in Racine County: 'Freed up the traffic some'
RACINE COUNTY -- Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation on Thursday, Dec. 6 offered up some good news for drivers who take I-94 in Racine County.
RACINE COUNTY -- Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation on Thursday, Dec. 6 offered up some good news for drivers who take I-94 in Racine County.
MCTS honoring Rosa Parks with open seat, red rose on every bus
MILWAUKEE -- If you're a Milwaukee bus rider, you might be noticing an extra open seat this weekend.In honor of civil rights activist Rosa Parks, the Milwaukee County Transit System is keeping a seat open and placing a red rose on every bus from Friday, Nov. 30 through Sunday, Dec. 2.
MILWAUKEE -- If you're a Milwaukee bus rider, you might be noticing an extra open seat this weekend.In honor of civil rights activist Rosa Parks, the Milwaukee County Transit System is keeping a seat open and placing a red rose on every bus from Friday, Nov. 30 through Sunday, Dec. 2.
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 -South Project
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 -South Project
Girl named 'Abcde' mocked by Southwest gate agent; airline apologizes
SANTA ANA, Calif. - Southwest Airlines is apologizing after a gate agent apparently mocked a 5-year-old girl's name and posted a photo of her boarding pass on social media, according to KABC.The girl's mother claims the agent mocked the girl's name, Abcde Redford, and laughed at her while they were boarding the plane.The girl's name is pronounced "ab-city," according to KABC.Redford said someone saw the photo of Abcde's boarding pass on Facebook and brought it to her attention.Redford said contacted Southwest Airlines about the photo.
SANTA ANA, Calif. - Southwest Airlines is apologizing after a gate agent apparently mocked a 5-year-old girl's name and posted a photo of her boarding pass on social media, according to KABC.The girl's mother claims the agent mocked the girl's name, Abcde Redford, and laughed at her while they were boarding the plane.The girl's name is pronounced "ab-city," according to KABC.Redford said someone saw the photo of Abcde's boarding pass on Facebook and brought it to her attention.Redford said contacted Southwest Airlines about the photo.
Dump truck rolls over, shuts down 2 lanes of EB I-94 at Moorland Road
BROOKFIELD -- A crash involving a dump truck that rolled over slowed traffic for several hours on I-94 eastbound near Moorland Road in Brookfield on Tuesday, Nov. 27.It happened around 12:30 p.m. in the eastbound lanes of I-94.It's not clear what caused the crash.Two lanes were closed as crews removed the truck and cleaned up the spilled load.The scene was cleared by 2:30 p.m.
BROOKFIELD -- A crash involving a dump truck that rolled over slowed traffic for several hours on I-94 eastbound near Moorland Road in Brookfield on Tuesday, Nov. 27.It happened around 12:30 p.m. in the eastbound lanes of I-94.It's not clear what caused the crash.Two lanes were closed as crews removed the truck and cleaned up the spilled load.The scene was cleared by 2:30 p.m.
Car fire closes all lanes on I-43 NB near Good Hope
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- A car fire closed all lanes of I-43 northbound near Good Hope Road on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 25.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- A car fire closed all lanes of I-43 northbound near Good Hope Road on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 25.
Holiday travel by rail or road: Experts say book early, bring your patience
MILWAUKEE -- The week leading up to and after Thanksgiving is the busiest travel week of the year -- and it doesn't matter your mode of travel.
MILWAUKEE -- The week leading up to and after Thanksgiving is the busiest travel week of the year -- and it doesn't matter your mode of travel.
Recognize them? Police seek 3 suspects in battery case involving MCTS driver
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police need your help identifying three young suspects accused in a battery case involving a Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver.It happened on Monday night, Nov. 19, near 60th and Hampton -- around 10:45 p.m.Police described the suspects as follows:Suspect 1: Male, black, between the ages of 17 and 18, standing 5'5" to 5'6" tall, weighing 120 pounds with a dark skin complexion and a short Afro.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police need your help identifying three young suspects accused in a battery case involving a Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver.It happened on Monday night, Nov. 19, near 60th and Hampton -- around 10:45 p.m.Police described the suspects as follows:Suspect 1: Male, black, between the ages of 17 and 18, standing 5'5" to 5'6" tall, weighing 120 pounds with a dark skin complexion and a short Afro.
'Wednesday and Sunday are busiest:' Here's what you can and cannot put in your carry-on
MILWAUKEE -- According to AAA, an estimated 54 million Americans will be traveling 50 miles or more during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
MILWAUKEE -- According to AAA, an estimated 54 million Americans will be traveling 50 miles or more during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
MCTS congratulates MVP Christian Yelich with special message on all buses
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is recognizing and honoring Brewers star outfielder Christian Yelich on his 2018 Most Valuable Player Award.According to a press release from the Milwaukee County Transit System, the front display screen on all 400+ buses in the MCTS fleet will flash the words "Congrats Yelich."
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is recognizing and honoring Brewers star outfielder Christian Yelich on his 2018 Most Valuable Player Award.According to a press release from the Milwaukee County Transit System, the front display screen on all 400+ buses in the MCTS fleet will flash the words "Congrats Yelich."
Traveling this Thanksgiving? A look at the construction that could impact your commute
MILWAUKEE -- Construction season never ends.
MILWAUKEE -- Construction season never ends.
MCTS honors 1 of its drivers who helped a homeless man get food, housing
MILWAUKEE -- A bus driver for Milwaukee County Transit System was honored on Wednesday morning, Nov. 14 for helping a homeless man get food and housing.
MILWAUKEE -- A bus driver for Milwaukee County Transit System was honored on Wednesday morning, Nov. 14 for helping a homeless man get food and housing.
MCTS bus with 7 on board struck by vehicle near 46th and Capitol
MILWAUKEE — A Milwaukee County Transit System bus was involved in a crash on the city's northwest side Tuesday night, Nov. 13.
MILWAUKEE — A Milwaukee County Transit System bus was involved in a crash on the city's northwest side Tuesday night, Nov. 13.
Crash closes all lanes of I-41 at County Highway K in Washington County
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A crash closed all lanes of I-41 SB at County Highway K in Washington County Sunday afternoon, Nov. 11.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A crash closed all lanes of I-41 SB at County Highway K in Washington County Sunday afternoon, Nov. 11.
DOT: Overnight bridge maintenance to occur along I-43 in Milwaukee County
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Beginning the night of Nov. 11, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is scheduled to begin maintenance on the I-43 bridges over the Milwaukee River/Hampton Avenue in the city of Glendale.According to a press release, an asphalt overlay will be applied to the surface of the bridge decks, while maintenance also occurs underneath the structures.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Beginning the night of Nov. 11, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is scheduled to begin maintenance on the I-43 bridges over the Milwaukee River/Hampton Avenue in the city of Glendale.According to a press release, an asphalt overlay will be applied to the surface of the bridge decks, while maintenance also occurs underneath the structures.