In 2008, the eastern bridge, built in 1954, was closed to fishing. It had a 54-year lifespan when it was deemed structurally dangerous and sections were removed. Now in 2025, and 54 years after its ...

Empire sits right where the land meets Lake Michigan in the most beautiful way. This tiny town punches way above its weight in the scenery department. The Empire Bluff Trail gives you lake views that ...

Strong steady winds and gusts up to 40 mph pushed waters toward the east end of the lake, causing Lake Erie's shorelines to retreat exposing beach. PutInBay.com encouraged residents to view the ...

Coldwater is toward the southern border of Michigan, and has a population of nearly 14,000 residents. It’s a popular stop for ...

Drive Michigan’s Gold Coast to find beaches, dunes, and orchards from New Buffalo to Mackinaw City in one scenic year-round ...

The report notes that salmon were caught in the Manistee, Betsie, Platte and Pere Marquette rivers. Anglers trolling Lake ...

Muskegon Lake, between Lake Michigan and the city that bears its name, has been removed from a U.S. and Canadian list of most polluted sites after decades of cleanup efforts and community engagement, ...

The S.S. Badger announced on Saturday, Oct. 3, that it is canceling its Sunday trip across Lake Michigan because of predicted high waves and gale-force winds on the lake. The National Weather Service ...

RACINE, Wis. — A 37-year-old man was rescued from Lake Michigan Friday night after drifting away from North Beach in Racine on a swimming tube. The Racine Fire Department and Racine County Sheriff ...

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CHICAGO (WGN) – Emergency crews are searching for a man in the waters of Lake Michigan at Rainbow Beach in South Shore on the city’s South Side. Initial reports indicate a 911 call was made just after ...