Life-threatening conditions were expected in some areas, with people told to stay out of the water until conditions improve.

As drownings increase on Lake Michigan, advocates push for lifeguards and better safety measures at Michigan’s most popular beaches.

Dangerous currents are common in the Great Lakes, especially in Lake Michigan, where rip currents are especially dangerous ...

State and local authorities are urging caution on Michigan’s waterways after a series of water-related emergencies and ...

EDT on Tuesday, the National Weather Service reported an air quality alert in effect until Thursday at midnight EDT for ...

After a tragic Texas camp flood, experts share key questions parents should ask about safety, emergency plans and camp ...

He says drownings have become the number one cause of death for children ages one to four. Fatal drownings, he says, can ...

Local experts don't want you to forget how water conditions can turn dangerous quickly in Lake Michigan.This year alone there have been 29 drownings on the Grea ...

In Manistee, fishing was slow overall. But anglers caught sheepshead, bowfin, bass, and pike on the piers. A few king salmon, lake trout, and coho were caught on Lake Michigan.

Wildfire smoke is considered a contributing factor in a 2023 private plane crash into Lake Michigan near Beaver Island, the National Transportation Safety Board reported.

Local public safety officials are giving their tips on how to stay safe in the water this summer.

Safety concerns at Chicago's beaches following weekend drowning incidents. Dave Benjamin, Executive Director of the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, joins WGN's Ray Cortopassi to discuss ways to ...