St. Pete man dies trying to save teen in Lake Michigan
Lifeguards recovered the body of a Florida man Monday after he tried to save the life of a teenager, Indiana conservation officers said.
Lifeguards recovered the body of a Florida man Monday after he tried to save the life of a teenager, Indiana conservation officers said.
Lake Michigan boater safety; sheriff's office patrolling waters
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is already patrolling Lake Michigan, and deputies want boaters to know about safety this season.
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is already patrolling Lake Michigan, and deputies want boaters to know about safety this season.
Milwaukee Beach Ambassadors prevent drownings, no lifeguards on duty
Thousands of people will go to Milwaukee's lakefront this summer to cool off, but there will be no lifeguards on duty. In response to a number of drownings two years ago, the Milwaukee Beach Ambassadors program, now in its second year, arms beachgoers with knowledge to keep them safe.
Thousands of people will go to Milwaukee's lakefront this summer to cool off, but there will be no lifeguards on duty. In response to a number of drownings two years ago, the Milwaukee Beach Ambassadors program, now in its second year, arms beachgoers with knowledge to keep them safe.
Free Racine life preservers, 5 drownings last summer
After responding to five drownings in Lake Michigan last summer, Racine firefighters are hoping for a safer summer, and they have new reinforcements to help.
After responding to five drownings in Lake Michigan last summer, Racine firefighters are hoping for a safer summer, and they have new reinforcements to help.
Sheboygan drowning: Missing man's body discovered
The body of a Sheboygan downing victim was discovered Friday, June 10. The victim, a 26-year-old man, had been reported missing on Memorial Day.
The body of a Sheboygan downing victim was discovered Friday, June 10. The victim, a 26-year-old man, had been reported missing on Memorial Day.
Port Washington landslide closes beach, city in search of solutions
Port Washington's North Beach is closed for the summer after city officials discovered a landslide on Wednesday.
Port Washington's North Beach is closed for the summer after city officials discovered a landslide on Wednesday.
Port Washington landslide closes beach, city in search of solutions
Port Washington's North Beach is now closed for the summer after city officials discovered a landslide on Wednesday.
Port Washington's North Beach is now closed for the summer after city officials discovered a landslide on Wednesday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A beach hazard statement has been declared for all of southeastern Wisconsin's lakeshore counties starting Sunday through Memorial Day.
Boat safety checks: Coast Guard conducting at McKinley Marina Saturday
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will be conducting free boat safety checks at McKinley Marina on Saturday, May 28.
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will be conducting free boat safety checks at McKinley Marina on Saturday, May 28.
Person pulled from Lake Michigan near McKinley Marina dies
Emergency crews pulled an individual from Lake Michigan on Monday afternoon, and that person later died.
Emergency crews pulled an individual from Lake Michigan on Monday afternoon, and that person later died.
Person pulled from Lake Michigan near McKinley Marina dies
Emergency crews pulled an individual from Lake Michigan on Monday afternoon, and that person later died.
Emergency crews pulled an individual from Lake Michigan on Monday afternoon, and that person later died.
Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office Patrol 460 welcomed to fleet
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.
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.
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.
"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
The Environmental Protection Agency announced that they are investing one billion dollars in cleaning up and restoring the Great Lakes.
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.
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.
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.