'Shoot this (expletive):' Man who attacked MCTS bus driver with broom handle sentenced to prison
MILWAUKEE -- One of two men charged in connection with the alleged assault of a Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus driver on Nov. 19, 2018 was sentenced to prison.Terrell Poe, 23, faced charges in three separate cases filed in November and December 2018.The first was filed on Nov. 29, 2018.
'Give me that cigarette:' Prosecutors say woman attacked MCTS employee, officers who responded
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee woman stands accused of attacking a Milwaukee County Transit System employee as he drove home from work, and when police responded, prosecutors said she attacked officers, behavior that allegedly continued once she was in custody.Darnika Burch, 29, faces the following charges:
'Incredibly rare:' MCTS bus engulfed in flames near 76th and Layton
GREENFIELD -- An investigation is underway into how a Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus caught fire near 76th and Layton, and sent its passengers running to safety."It was so intense," said Kathleen Prah, witnessed bus fire. "Real wide, orange flames.
'His timing was perfect:' MCTS driver helps turtle cross road in Oak Creek
MILWAUKEE -- A bus driver for the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is being recognized for helping a turtle cross the road.
Congrats! Milwaukee celebrates Giannis Antetokounmpo's MVP win
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee is celebrating Giannis Antetokounmpo's NBA MVP win and the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is along for the ride.Starting Tuesday, June 25 all 400 buses in the fleet began flashing the words "CONGRATS GIANNIS!" on their display screens.
Local Routes, Summerfest Shuttles, Freeway Flyers: MCTS can get you to the Big Gig
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Transit System are reminding you that you don’t have to take your vehicle to Summerfest.
Milwaukee County Board honors 7 MCTS bus drivers who helped find lost, missing children
MILWAUKEE -- Seven Milwaukee County Transit System bus drivers who helped find lost or missing children in recent years were honored by the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors on Thursday, June 20.According to a news release from MCTS, the drivers were invited to the board meeting Thursday, where they were presented with awards recognizing their heroic and compassionate actions while behind the wheel.The release described those actions as follows:In May 2019, MCTS Driver Cecilia Nation-Gardnerstopped her bus near 35th and Vliet streets to help a little boy who she spotted running through traffic.
'Create something and make it beautiful:' MCTS Bus Shelter Art Project returns for 2nd season
MILWAUKEE -- Some of Milwaukee's bus stations are getting a makeover!
Prosecutors: Man admitted to hitting MCTS driver 'because he is homeless and needed to go to jail'
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man is facing a battery charge, accused of attacking a Milwaukee County Transit System driver who would not allow him to ride for free.Christopher Mathis, 37, faces one count of battery to a public transit operator, etc.
Bus driver hailed for getting boy who was running through traffic to safety
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) Driver Cecilia Nation-Gardner may have prevented a tragedy on May 15, when she stopped to help a little boy who was running through traffic after wandering away from school.MCTS indicated in a news release that Nation-Gardner had just pulled up to a bus stop at 35th and Vliet streets in Milwaukee when the child started crossing in front of moving vehicles.
Milwaukee woman charged with battery, accused of stabbing MCTS driver over bus fare
MILWAUKEE -- Charges were filed Saturday, May 18 against a Milwaukee woman accused of assaulting a Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus driver.
Milwaukee police identify woman accused of stabbing MCTS bus driver; suspect in custody
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department has identified a suspect wanted for the aggravated assault of a Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus driver.
Cameras on multiple MCTS buses captured meteor over southeast Wisconsin Friday night
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Transit System on Monday, May 13 shared video captured by cameras in multiple MCTS buses which showed a meteor streaking across the sky over southeast Wisconsin late Friday, May 10.An MCTS spokesman said it happened around 11:45 p.m.
'So grateful:' MCTS driver Natalie Barnes named 'Hero of the Year' at Red Cross event
MILWAUKEE — The American Red Cross of Southeast Wisconsin honored Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) Driver Natalie Barnes as its Hero of the Year at the 14th annual Brave Hearts Awards on Thursday, May 9.Barnes made international headlines in November 2018 when a MCTS Excellence video went viral, showing her taking extraordinary steps to help a homeless man.
MCTS bus cameras capture good Samaritan helping family of ducks cross busy intersection🦆
MILWAUKEE -- Good people doing good things.
Police seek driver who struck Milwaukee County Transit System bus near 27th and Hopkins
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police said a vehicle struck a Milwaukee County Transit System bus Tuesday afternoon, April 16 -- and fled the scene.It happened around 1:30 p.m. near 27th and Hopkins.The extent of injuries wasn't immediately clear.The investigation was ongoing.
'Fear the Deer:' MCTS showing support for Milwaukee Bucks on all 400 buses
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is showing its support for the Milwaukee Bucks as they tip-off the First Round of the NBA Playoffs.According to a press release, beginning Friday, April 12, and lasting the entire playoff run, digital screens on all 400 buses in the MCTS fleet will display the special messages, “Fear the Deer!” and “Go Bucks!”“MCTS provides service all across Milwaukee County, meaning hundreds of thousands of people per day will see these rolling billboards cheering on our amazing hometown team,” said MCTS Managing Director Dan Boehm.Fans heading downtown to see the Bucks in action, or planning to stop by watch parties and special festivities, can count on MCTS for convenient, safe and affordable transportation.Routes 19, 33 and 80 all make stops near Fiserv Forum and the neighboring plaza.
'It's just what you do:' MCTS driver helps mom find baby’s lost shoes during snowstorm
MILWAUKEE -- You've heard the expression, "finding a needle in a haystack," but how about finding a pair of baby shoes in a blizzard?
