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Amtrak says Madison could get passenger rail as soon as 2030, with a proposed lakeside downtown station and stops in Pewaukee and Watertown.
Milwaukee has impounded more than 1,000 vehicles since January after enforcing a new ordinance targeting drivers with multiple unpaid parking tickets. The city says recovered funds go to transportation needs.
A KC-135 refueling jet made an emergency landing at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport on Tuesday; five people aboard were reported safe and officials are investigating.
A 337,000‑square‑foot South Cargo Logistics Hub at Mitchell Airport aims to speed shipments, reduce O’Hare delays and create hundreds of logistics jobs in southeastern Wisconsin.
Brown Deer invites residents to discuss the N. 47th Street reconstruction on February 16, post-flood. Options include restoring the previous road layout or creating pedestrian paths.
Traffic signal at 75th and Greenfield replaced by an RRFB to improve pedestrian safety and traffic flow; part of a pre-2030 roadway project and freeway-linked traffic mitigation pact.
Milwaukee Mitchell finished 2025 with 5.87 million passengers — a 7% drop from 2024 driven by airline schedule cuts and Spirit’s retreat. The county has reforecast 2026 traffic.
Wisconsin's seasonal frozen road law is in effect, allowing heavier loads for trucks on highways. The WisDOT monitors road conditions to confirm they can support the increased weight.
Janesville is experiencing a water main break, causing road closures on Morningside Drive and water service disruptions for locals. Repairs are expected to last until around 3 p.m.
E. Elm Rd in Oak Creek is closed for urgent utility work from S. 10th Ave to S. Nicholson Road until Friday.
Milwaukee motorists face road closures on 27th Street due to I-94 East-West Freeway Project, causing disruptions until late 2026. Local concerns arise over timing and traffic impact.
Cudahy introduces two new fees on utility bills for streetlight, traffic signal, and urban forestry maintenance, promoting equitable cost distribution and financial transparency.
A city discharge notice names a Milwaukee bridge operator after the Wisconsin Avenue span began lifting with a pedestrian on it; the operator is contesting the firing.
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