Milwaukee CONNECT-1 Bus Rapid Transit gets new payment system
For the first time, commuters on Milwaukee's CONNECT-1 Bus Rapid Transit Line will have to pay for the service. But they're also working on a fast way to do just that.
Milwaukee's Hop streetcar extension now open
A new expanded route for Milwaukee's Hop streetcar was officially opened on Thursday, April 11.
Milwaukee airport: TSA intercepts 3 firearms in 1st quarter of 2024
Transportation Security Administration officers intercepted three firearms at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport during the first quarter of 2024.
Milwaukee streetcar extension; new Hop line opens
In Milwaukee, The Hop streetcar opened its lakefront route extension. The L-Line stops inside a multi-modal transit concourse at the Couture high-rise.
Norfolk Southern agrees to $600 million settlement for East Palestine train derailment
The company whose freight train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, causing a massive chemical spill last year has reached a $600 million settlement agreement with residents.
Milwaukee streetcar extension; new Hop line to open next week
The streetcar will begin serving the Lakefront stop inside the Couture transit concourse, which provides riders with access to the lakefront and area attractions, including Summerfest.
Milwaukee airport arrest, Mississippi man accused in fraud conspiracy
A Mississippi man arrested at the Milwaukee airport is charged with two dozen felonies, accused in what authorities described as a fraud conspiracy.
Baltimore bridge collapse to bring trade and traffic chaos
The tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge along I-695 in Maryland into the Baltimore harbor following a "ship strike" early Tuesday morning is expected to cause major economic disruptions to the area and across the country.
Spring break travel, Milwaukee Mitchell airport prepares for peak
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport anticipates Saturday, March 23 will be its busiest travel day of the spring break season.
Waukesha County I-43 Rock Freeway improvement project OK'd
A plan to improve the I-43 Rock Freeway in Waukesha County has been given the green light from the state.
Timmerman Airport control tower improvements; $250K from fed funding
The Federal Aviation Administration announced Milwaukee County's Timmerman Airport will receive approximately $250,000 in Federal funding for improvements to its air traffic control tower.
I-94 reconstruction: Group opposes project that would expand highway
A Milwaukee group on Wednesday, March 20 spoke out against an I-94 reconstruction project that recently received federal approval.
Wisconsin EV chargers; Evers signs bills unlocking $78M in funds
The newly-signed legislation enables the Wisconsin Department of Transportation to receive and administer more than $78 million in federal funds for the state’s EV infrastructure.
United Airlines CEO addresses string of incidents, tells passengers carrier is safe
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby reassured flyers in a letter this week that the carrier is looking into the string of incidents that have recently involved its planes, from engine and structural issues to a wheel falling off during takeoff.
St. Patrick's Day free rides, MCTS service returns March 16
The Milwaukee County Transit System will once again offer free rides for St. Patrick's Day, in partnership with Miller Lite, starting on March 16.
Wisconsin EV charging network; bill could unlock $78M in funds
A Wisconsin bill that could make a statewide EV rapid charging station network possible is now on Gov. Tony Evers' desk.
Milwaukee County bus driver saves boy; he 'went into father mode'
A close call for one little boy wandering in the cold on a busy street in Milwaukee could have ended badly, if not for the actions of a Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver.
MCTS: CONNECT 1 prepay begins in April
Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) has announced WisGo fare collection is anticipated to begin April 8 on the CONNECT 1 Bus Rapid Transit service.
50 people injured by 'strong movement' on Boeing plane flying from Australia to New Zealand
At least 50 people were injured Monday after a LATAM Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner "dipped so dramatically into a nose dive for a couple of seconds" during a flight to New Zealand.
I-41 and Capitol Drive interchange project; $2.1M improvement OK'd
Gov. Tony Evers has given the green light for funding to improve the I-41 and Capitol Drive interchange in Milwaukee County.