Jenny Mitchell was driving her route in Milwaukee’s north end when she spotted two young children alone.

Other times Milwaukee bus drivers rescued children in the area. Kalan Haywood II to the MCTS, this was the tenth time bus drivers found a lost or missing child in recent years. Irena Ivic, a bus driver who rescued a toddler wandering on the street in the cold, is being honored by the /r3X7WuOWr9Īt today’s meeting, the Common Council recognized bus driver Irena Ivic, poet laureate Margaret Rozga, and State Rep. The next honors operator Irena Ivic who rescued a 19-month-old alone on a freezing city street. HMf9thZyLJĪnd the prepares to honor Ms items Ivic, driver for her well-known act of heroism. Happy to join my colleagues in recognizing the #MCTSExcellence of Irena Ivic who saved a lost child in the cold recently. Thank you for your service to and to the entire City of Milwaukee, Irena! Hundreds of millions of people around the globe have viewed or read about Irena and other MCTS employees’ inspiring actions, thanks to the MCTS Excellence program and the broad reach of social media, TV, radio, and newspapers. “Thank you for your service to and to the entire City of Milwaukee,” Evers tweeted. Several local and state leaders took to social media after the ceremony to recognize Irena for her ongoing MCTS Excellence, including Governor Tony Evers. Irena Ivic gained international attention in January when a MCTS Excellence video highlighting her heroic actions went viral around the globe.Ĭommon Council members gathered at City Hall on Tuesday, February 5th, 2019 to commend Irena and present her with a special plaque.

Milwaukee, WI - The Milwaukee Common Council and other lawmakers are honoring a MCTS Driver who saved an abandoned baby from a freeway overpass.

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