Saving Wisconsin's Lake Michigan shoreline; new efforts to protect it
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A University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee researcher says hundreds of homes in southeast Wisconsin could end up in Lake Michigan. Now, there is an effort to protect it.

Saving Wisconsin's Lake Michigan shoreline; new efforts to protect it

A University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee researcher says hundreds of homes in southeast Wisconsin could end up in Lake Michigan. Now, there is an effort to protect it.

Lake Michigan water hazards, safety educators concerned

There are no lifeguards on duty at Milwaukee County beaches due to a lack of returning lifeguards with open water experience. Safety educators are worried.

Lake Michigan beach hazard through Memorial Day

A beach hazard statement has been declared for all of southeastern Wisconsin's lakeshore counties starting Sunday through Memorial Day.

Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office Patrol 460 welcomed to fleet
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On Monday, the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office showed off its newest tool to help keep people on the water safe. It's being called the most high-tech patrol vessel on this side of the lake.

Jaw bone found along Lake Michigan in 2014 identified as man missing since 2000

The remains of a man last seen fishing on Lake Michigan in Muskegon County in 2000 have been identified eight years after a jogger found a jaw bone.

Man charged with drowning 6-year-old disabled child he was babysitting

"The defendant is alleged to have held a 6-year-old disabled child under the water which caused the drowning which is the causation of death," said attorney Molly Zappitell from the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office.

Lake Michigan cleanup, restoration grant: EPA issued
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The Environmental Protection Agency announced that they are investing one billion dollars in cleaning up and restoring the Great Lakes.

Lake Michigan cleanup, restoration grant: EPA issued

The Environmental Protection Agency announced that they are investing one billion dollars in cleaning up and restoring the Great Lakes.

Waukesha's Lake Michigan water pull; construction deadline met

The City of Waukesha has met the legal deadline to complete 50 percent of its Lake Michigan water supply construction project, Mayor Shawn Reilly said Thursday, Feb. 17.

Biden: Infrastructure law to give $1B toward Great Lakes pollution cleanup

The infrastructure law will dedicate $1 billion toward Great Lakes cleanup and restoration, impacting several U.S. sites that have been deemed “areas of concern” for years.

EPA job training grants, Racine group gets $200K

Great Lakes Community Conservation Corps, based in Racine, is one of 19 organizations nationwide to receive an EPA job training program grant.

Great Lakes ice coverage
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Lake Michigan is actually covered more in ice right now than it typically is this time of year. FOX6's Tom Wachs explains.

Kenosha lake rescue; fisherman slipped off pier
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Kenosha police rescued a 68-year-old man who slipped off a pier and fell into the lake while fishing. The dramatic body camera video shows the man was able to stay afloat for about 20 minutes, screaming for help.

Kenosha lake rescue; fisherman slipped off pier
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Kenosha police rescued a 68-year-old man who slipped off a pier and fell into the lake while fishing. The dramatic body camera video shows the man was able to stay afloat for about 20 minutes, screaming for help.

Kenosha lake rescue body camera video
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Kenosha police on Jan. 14 rescued a 68-year-old man who slipped off a pier and fell into the lake while fishing.

Body pulled from Lake Michigan near McKinley Marina

The body of a 69-year-old man was pulled from Lake Michigan near McKinley Marina in Milwaukee on Wednesday morning, Jan. 12.