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.
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.
Winter road salt seeping into drinking water, researchers say
The Milwaukee River and Lake Michigan source drinking water for about a million people in southeast Wisconsin. Researchers say salt from winter storms is seeping into it and, ultimately, into your home.
Polar Plunge Lake Michigan dip at Bradford Beach, 'freezing, but I did it'
The weather was great as crowds packed Milwaukee's Bradford Beach Sunday for the annual Polar Bear Plunge.
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.
What is a combined sewer overflow?
We get an explanation on what a combined sewer overflow it -- and why it matters to you at home.
Port Washington Lake Michigan search, report of 'child on log'
A report of a child on a log in Lake Michigan in Port Washington Tuesday, Aug. 30 sent first responders to South Beach Park. As of 8 p.m., the search was suspended, and officials said it would not resume unless new information warranted it.
Make-A-Wish Wisconsin 'Yacht Blast for Kids' fundraiser
Setting sail to help make wishes come true, Make-a-Wish children and their families got to ride on a yacht on Lake Michigan Sunday as part of the "Yacht Blast for Kids" fundraiser.
South Shore Beach among ?most contaminated in nation,' group says
The annual ?We Are Water? event returned to Milwaukee's South Shore Beach Sunday, where the discussion focused on celebrating the water and doing our part to keep it clean.