Milwaukee agricultural export facility breaks ground

A nearly $35 million agricultural maritime export facility will be built on Milwaukee's Jones Island. It broke ground Wednesday.

Boat capsized in Lake Michigan, 2 occupants OK: MFD

The Milwaukee Fire Department responded to a boat that had capsized in Lake Michigan near the Summerfest grounds on Tuesday, Aug. 24.

Racine North Beach drowning tragic, preventable, experts say
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Tragic but preventable is how a water safety expert described the death of a man who drowned after saving two children from Lake Michigan.

Lake Michigan possible drowning reported in Port Washington

A person was brought ashore from Lake Michigan in Port Washington on Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 18 after reports of a possible drowning.

Water warnings in Kenosha County after storms
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The morning after a powerful storm passed through southeast Wisconsin, members of the Kenosha County Dive team urged people to avoid large bodies of water until things settle down.

Great Lakes drownings: Numbers jump in 2021

More people have drowned in the Great Lakes so far in 2021 than were reported this time last year. Officials urge swimmers to practice water safety.

Lake Michigan swimming danger; high risk Thursday, Friday
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The National Weather Service has warned against swimming in Lake Michigan Thursday and Friday because of dangerous conditions in the forecast.

Lake Michigan swimming danger; high risk Thursday, Friday

The National Weather Service has warned against swimming in Lake Michigan Thursday and Friday because of dangerous conditions in the forecast.

Students study Lake Michigan shoreline, erosion prevention measures

One school district is working with community partners to make sure the next generation learns how to protect Lake Michigan's shoreline.

Wisconsin DNR: Strong fishing season expected

Based on early surveys and contacts with local anglers, the DNR is seeing success for the Lake Michigan fisheries during the early part of the season.

Rip current survival strategies after Racine drownings
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Water safety is becoming a public health crisis. Two children died and a third is in critical condition after emergencies at the beaches in Racine over three days.

Wisconsin coastline designated national sanctuary: NOAA

Federal officials plan to designate a huge swath of Wisconsin's Lake Michigan coastline as a National Marine Sanctuary to protect historic shipwrecks in the area.

2 girls rescued at North Beach in Racine
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More trouble along Racine's lakeshore. After two kids drowned on the same stretch of sand, first responders were back at the beach Monday night.

Two young persons dead from drowning at Racine beaches
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Officials confirmed the identities of two young people who died after being pulled from Lake Michigan in Racine.

Great Lakes water levels rise, expected to peak in summer

The U.S. Corps of Army Engineers reported on Tuesday, May 11 that Great Lakes water levels are below last year's record levels, but will rise before peaking in summer.