Port Milwaukee welcomes 1st cruise ship of 2026 season
Port Milwaukee welcomed the Viking Polaris on Thursday, April 23 – the first cruise ship to call on the city for the 2026 season.
Port Milwaukee welcomed the Viking Polaris on Thursday, April 23 – the first cruise ship to call on the city for the 2026 season.
Port Washington data centers; referendum targets future developments
Port Washington voters are weighing a referendum requiring approval for future TIF districts after controversy surrounding a proposed $15 billion data center project.
Port Washington voters are weighing a referendum requiring approval for future TIF districts after controversy surrounding a proposed $15 billion data center project.
Port Washington mayor recall falls short after data center dispute
A recall effort against Port Washington Mayor Ted Neitzke fell several hundred signatures short, the city says, following controversy over a proposed $15 million data center project.
A recall effort against Port Washington Mayor Ted Neitzke fell several hundred signatures short, the city says, following controversy over a proposed $15 million data center project.
Benjamin Timm appointed as Milwaukee’s Municipal Port Director
Mayor Cavalier Johnson has appointed Benjamin Timm as Milwaukee’s Municipal Port Director.
Mayor Cavalier Johnson has appointed Benjamin Timm as Milwaukee’s Municipal Port Director.
MKE South Shore Cruise Dock groundbreaking
Construction on a new cruise ship dock set sail on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025. Passengers will soon get a more picturesque view as they pull into Milwaukee. Work has begun and by June 2026, the land will become the new South Shore Cruise Dock.
Construction on a new cruise ship dock set sail on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025. Passengers will soon get a more picturesque view as they pull into Milwaukee. Work has begun and by June 2026, the land will become the new South Shore Cruise Dock.
Child porn possession, Port Washington EMT charged
A part-time EMT with the Port Washington Fire Department has been charged with possession of child pornography, the Wisconsin DOJ said on Thursday.
A part-time EMT with the Port Washington Fire Department has been charged with possession of child pornography, the Wisconsin DOJ said on Thursday.
Port Milwaukee welcomes 1st vessel of 2025 international season
Port Milwaukee welcomed the Singapore-flagged Patagonman on Sunday, March 30 – the first vessel of the 2025 international season.
Port Milwaukee welcomed the Singapore-flagged Patagonman on Sunday, March 30 – the first vessel of the 2025 international season.
Milwaukee cruise ship season; 2025 summer tourist forecast
Tourism industry leaders expect more than 22,000 people to tour the Great Lakes this year. There's an effort underway to bring more visitors to Milwaukee.
Tourism industry leaders expect more than 22,000 people to tour the Great Lakes this year. There's an effort underway to bring more visitors to Milwaukee.
Port Milwaukee welcomes 1st cruise ship of 2024 season
Port Milwaukee welcomed the Viking Octantis on Wednesday, May 1 – the first cruise ship to call on the city for the 2024 season.
Port Milwaukee welcomed the Viking Octantis on Wednesday, May 1 – the first cruise ship to call on the city for the 2024 season.
Port Milwaukee infrastructure improvement grant, $9M for projects
Port Milwaukee received a more than $9 million infrastructure grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Biden administration announced Friday.
Port Milwaukee received a more than $9 million infrastructure grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Biden administration announced Friday.
Port Milwaukee feels St. Lawrence Seaway union strike's impact
St. Lawrence Seaway union workers went on strike Sunday, shutting down a major canal that connects Milwaukee to ports overseas.
St. Lawrence Seaway union workers went on strike Sunday, shutting down a major canal that connects Milwaukee to ports overseas.
Port Milwaukee Jones Island agricultural export facility opens
A new Port Milwaukee agricultural export facility opened Tuesday morning, July 18 on Jones Island.
A new Port Milwaukee agricultural export facility opened Tuesday morning, July 18 on Jones Island.
Milwaukee leaders speak about arrival of cruise ship Viking Octantis
Milwaukee welcomes the Viking Octantis -- the first cruise ship to visit Port Milwaukee as part of the 2023 season.
Milwaukee welcomes the Viking Octantis -- the first cruise ship to visit Port Milwaukee as part of the 2023 season.
SKYFOX: Viking cruise ship Octantis arrives in Port Milwaukee
SKYFOX: Viking cruise ship Octantis arrives in Port Milwaukee
SKYFOX: Viking cruise ship Octantis arrives in Port Milwaukee
Port Milwaukee's 1st cruise ship arrival of 2023 announced
The Viking Octantis, the first cruise ship to visit Port Milwaukee as part of the 2023 season, is scheduled to dock in Milwaukee Harbor
The Viking Octantis, the first cruise ship to visit Port Milwaukee as part of the 2023 season, is scheduled to dock in Milwaukee Harbor
Port Washington High School employee charged, child porn possession
A Port Washington High School employee was charged Friday, March 24 with three felony counts of child pornography possession.
A Port Washington High School employee was charged Friday, March 24 with three felony counts of child pornography possession.
New Port Milwaukee Director 1st woman, person of color
Port Milwaukee's new director was officially sworn in at City Hall – becoming the first woman and first person of color to serve in the role.
Port Milwaukee's new director was officially sworn in at City Hall – becoming the first woman and first person of color to serve in the role.
Port Milwaukee cruise season ends, officials celebrate ‘growing’ industry
Port Milwaukee's 2022 Great Lakes cruising season officially ended Wednesday, Oct. 19.
Port Milwaukee's 2022 Great Lakes cruising season officially ended Wednesday, Oct. 19.
Viking cruise: Milwaukee starts Great Lakes voyage
Milwaukee is known for many things, but it's the beer that brought the massive Viking Octantis cruise ship to the city.
Milwaukee is known for many things, but it's the beer that brought the massive Viking Octantis cruise ship to the city.
Great Lakes cruise ship Octantis arrives in Port Milwaukee
The Great Lakes cruise ship, Viking Octantis, arrived in Port Milwaukee on Friday, May 6.
The Great Lakes cruise ship, Viking Octantis, arrived in Port Milwaukee on Friday, May 6.