Lake Michigan drownings, water safety experts issue warnings
The body of a paddleboarder who drowned in Lake Michigan was recovered Tuesday. Experts say drownings are a public health issue.
The body of a paddleboarder who drowned in Lake Michigan was recovered Tuesday. Experts say drownings are a public health issue.
Harrington Beach paddleboarder's body recovered, identified
The Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office announced the body of a missing paddleboarder was recovered Tuesday morning, Aug. 8.
The Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office announced the body of a missing paddleboarder was recovered Tuesday morning, Aug. 8.
Attempt to swim across Lake Michigan, man forced to quit due to weather
Poor conditions forced a 59-year-old Michigan man to quit an attempt to swim across Lake Michigan after just hours in the water.
Poor conditions forced a 59-year-old Michigan man to quit an attempt to swim across Lake Michigan after just hours in the water.
SS Badger out for season; ramp system damaged
A historic ferry that carries traffic across Lake Michigan between Michigan and Wisconsin is out of service for the rest of the season after its ramp system was damaged in July, the vessel's operators said.
A historic ferry that carries traffic across Lake Michigan between Michigan and Wisconsin is out of service for the rest of the season after its ramp system was damaged in July, the vessel's operators said.
Kenosha drowning; 58-year-old man drowns, overcome by current
Kenosha police say a 58-year-old man drowned off Simmons Island Beach on Saturday, July 29.
Kenosha police say a 58-year-old man drowned off Simmons Island Beach on Saturday, July 29.
Lake Michigan marathon swimmer aims to swim more than 80 miles
A man who swam across Lake Michigan in 1998 said he's returning 25 years later for a longer splash.
A man who swam across Lake Michigan in 1998 said he's returning 25 years later for a longer splash.
Milwaukee Harbor Patrol stresses water safety; 'We want education'
Boating season is in full swing – and with construction on the Milwaukee River, police stress the importance of water safety.
Boating season is in full swing – and with construction on the Milwaukee River, police stress the importance of water safety.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Harbor Fest is a celebration of Milwaukee's waterways – and it drew hundreds out to the riverfront on Sunday, Sept. 25.