Boat overturns on Lake Michigan; 1 rescued, 2 dead
Three people were rescued from Lake Michigan near Port Washington on Monday night, July 15 after their boat overturned.
Three people were rescued from Lake Michigan near Port Washington on Monday night, July 15 after their boat overturned.
Body recovered from lake near McKinley Marina
Authorities recovered a body from Lake Michigan near McKinley Marina, the second body recovered from that area within three days.
Authorities recovered a body from Lake Michigan near McKinley Marina, the second body recovered from that area within three days.
Oak Creek Bender Park water rescue; 1 dead, 1 in critical condition
One teen is dead and another is in critical condition following a water rescue in Lake Michigan off of Bender Park in Oak Creek on Wednesday evening, June 26.
One teen is dead and another is in critical condition following a water rescue in Lake Michigan off of Bender Park in Oak Creek on Wednesday evening, June 26.
Racine boat crash investigation
Two boats crashed Sunday night, June 23, in Racine, sending people onboard into Lake Michigan and a child to the hospital.
Two boats crashed Sunday night, June 23, in Racine, sending people onboard into Lake Michigan and a child to the hospital.
2024 Milwaukee Big Boat Day at Community Sailing Center
It was Big Boat Day at the Milwaukee Community Sailing Center on Friday, May 10.
It was Big Boat Day at the Milwaukee Community Sailing Center on Friday, May 10.
2024 Lake Express Ferry travel season kicks off Friday, May 3
The Lake Express Ferry launches its 2024 travel season providing high-speed ferry service between Milwaukee and Muskegon, Michigan on Friday, May 3.
The Lake Express Ferry launches its 2024 travel season providing high-speed ferry service between Milwaukee and Muskegon, Michigan on Friday, May 3.
Water search for Sade Robinson's remains
A non-profit organization's boat, equipped with sonar and other tools, was employed to search the shoreline area of Lake Michigan, looking for any more remains of Sade Robinson.
A non-profit organization's boat, equipped with sonar and other tools, was employed to search the shoreline area of Lake Michigan, looking for any more remains of Sade Robinson.
Great Lakes ice lacking, fish and algae among possible impacts
A historic lack of Great Lakes ice amid a weirdly warm winter could impact fish populations, algae blooms and lake levels – impacting commerce.
A historic lack of Great Lakes ice amid a weirdly warm winter could impact fish populations, algae blooms and lake levels – impacting commerce.
VIDEO: Chicago man takes stroll on Lake Michigan 'ice pancakes' in swim trunks
A Chicagoan braved the sub-zero wind chill last Wednesday strolling along pancake ice patches on Lake Michigan in swimming trunks.
A Chicagoan braved the sub-zero wind chill last Wednesday strolling along pancake ice patches on Lake Michigan in swimming trunks.
Historic lighthouses on Lake Michigan covered in ice
Historic lighthouses along the shores of Lake Michigan were covered in thick ice on Monday.
Historic lighthouses along the shores of Lake Michigan were covered in thick ice on Monday.
Milwaukee Polar Bear Plunge 2024
Hundreds of people braved the cold and took an dip into the chilly waters of Lake Michigan to kick off the new year. IT was all a part of Milwaukee's 2024 Polar Bear Plunge. FOX6 stopped by and talked to some of the people who were brave enough to take the plunge.
Hundreds of people braved the cold and took an dip into the chilly waters of Lake Michigan to kick off the new year. IT was all a part of Milwaukee's 2024 Polar Bear Plunge. FOX6 stopped by and talked to some of the people who were brave enough to take the plunge.
Wisconsin research boat, missing for weeks, found in Michigan
A University of Wisconsin-Madison doctoral student's research boat has been found in another state after it went missing on Lake Michigan weeks ago.
A University of Wisconsin-Madison doctoral student's research boat has been found in another state after it went missing on Lake Michigan weeks ago.
UW-Madison research boat missing in Lake Michigan: 'Incalculable loss'
A UW-Madison doctoral student is asking people to be on the lookout after research boat used in her project went missing in Lake Michigan.
A UW-Madison doctoral student is asking people to be on the lookout after research boat used in her project went missing in Lake Michigan.
Lake Michigan Carferry Badger; resume service in 2024
Lake Michigan Carferry announced it has received the final permit required from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to start rebuilding the dock infrastructure necessary to operate its car-and-passenger ferry, the Badger.
Lake Michigan Carferry announced it has received the final permit required from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to start rebuilding the dock infrastructure necessary to operate its car-and-passenger ferry, the Badger.
Port Milwaukee feels St. Lawrence Seaway union strike's impact
St. Lawrence Seaway union workers went on strike Sunday, shutting down a major canal that connects Milwaukee to ports overseas.
St. Lawrence Seaway union workers went on strike Sunday, shutting down a major canal that connects Milwaukee to ports overseas.
Milwaukee waterways cleanup, $450M funding deal reached
Federal, state and local officials have agreed to spend about $450 million to dredge contaminated sediment from Milwaukee's Lake Michigan harbor and area rivers.
Federal, state and local officials have agreed to spend about $450 million to dredge contaminated sediment from Milwaukee's Lake Michigan harbor and area rivers.
Wicked waves pound Milwaukee's shoreline; gale warning in effect
Wicked waves lashed at Milwaukee's lakefront on Friday afternoon, Oct. 13 – and are expected to continue doing so until Saturday evening because of a gale warning that has been issued by the National Weather Service.
Wicked waves lashed at Milwaukee's lakefront on Friday afternoon, Oct. 13 – and are expected to continue doing so until Saturday evening because of a gale warning that has been issued by the National Weather Service.
Waukesha water diversion; group monitors return of water to Lake Michigan
Under an agreement, Waukesha must treat and return all of the water it uses from Lake Michigan. One group is keeping a close eye on what is getting pumped back to the lake.
Under an agreement, Waukesha must treat and return all of the water it uses from Lake Michigan. One group is keeping a close eye on what is getting pumped back to the lake.
Waukesha Lake Michigan water switch begins Oct. 9
More than 70,000 people in Waukesha began getting new drinking water from Lake Michigan on Monday, Oct. 9. But homeowners are reminded ? this transition could take days to complete.
More than 70,000 people in Waukesha began getting new drinking water from Lake Michigan on Monday, Oct. 9. But homeowners are reminded ? this transition could take days to complete.
Waukesha Lake Michigan water switch begins Oct. 9
Waukesha will begin its switch from groundwater to Lake Michigan water on Oct. 9.
Waukesha will begin its switch from groundwater to Lake Michigan water on Oct. 9.