Milwaukee Lake Michigan drowning: Bell Ambulance EMT dies after rescue
A 61-year-old man passed away at the hospital after he was pulled from Lake Michigan on Friday. Bell Ambulance identified John Swanson as a “long-time and beloved Bell Ambulance EMT and FTO."
Wisconsin pneumonia front; temperature drops 24° in less than hour
With a quick change in wind direction and winds howling over Lake Michigan, the temperature dropped 24° in less than an hour in southeast Wisconsin on Tuesday, May 16.
Lake Express Ferry begins 2023 season; 4 daily crossings
The Lake Express Ferry will begin its 2023 season on Friday, May 5.
Lake Express Ferry moved to Lake Michigan terminal for 2023 season
The Lake Express Ferry made its annual trek from its winter home in Milwaukee’s Menomonee River Valley to its in-season terminal home on Milwaukee’s lakefront Friday, April 21.
Polar Plunge benefits Special Olympics Wisconsin: 'So uplifting'
Milwaukee's annual Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Wisconsin had people freezin' for a reason Saturday, March 18 in Lake Michigan.
Great Lakes record low ice coverage; warmer than average winter
A decline of ice cover on the five Great Lakes is becoming a normal occurrence over the years. NOAA has been documenting this since 1973.
Milwaukee Lake Michigan winter storm surfer calls weather 'motivating'
In light of Wednesday's winter storm, Whitefish Bay church leaders moved Ash Wednesday's services online, preferring parishioners stay warm in their homes. On the other hand, one man said the wicked weather was perfect for getting out on the water.
Mysterious sand slabs appearing on Lake Michigan beach
It's not the first time strange objects have appeared in that part of the Great Lakes. Last year, strange sand sculptures appeared.
Denis Sullivan leaves Milwaukee, headed for Boston
After decades in Milwaukee, the Denis Sullivan headed to Boston on Saturday, leaving its familiar home outside Discovery World.
Harbor Fest celebrates Milwaukee's waterways; 'Enjoy our rivers'
Harbor Fest is a celebration of Milwaukee's waterways – and it drew hundreds out to the riverfront on Sunday, Sept. 25.
Great Lakes ship tugged out of Green Bay to be scrapped
It is one of the oldest ships on the Great Lakes. But on Friday, Sept. 23, it was tugged out of Green Bay on its way to be scrapped.
Denis Sullivan's Milwaukee legacy, education mission to live on
The Denis Sullivan, a schooner owned by Discovery World for two decades, is leaving Milwaukee for good in a few days. It is headed to Boston.
Denis Sullivan ship leaving Milwaukee, sold to Boston-based fleet
The sailing vessel Denis Sullivan has been sold and will be leaving Milwaukee, a Discovery World representative confirmed Thursday.
