Politics - Nov. 28, 2009
Lengthy process ahead in Waukesha water quest
Waukesha' quest for Lake Michigan water will be in the news for years to come.
Tags: great lakes, dnr, lake michigan, waukesha water, mmsd

Politics - Oct. 27, 2009
Waukesha water discussion headed for faux drama
Officials say they want input from citizens about the application for a Great Lakes diversion, with return flow flushed back to Lake Michigan via Underwood Creek. But, the decisions likely have already been made.
Tags: waukesha, lake michigan, department of natural resources

Travel & Visitors Guide - Oct. 26, 2009
The lake was angry that day, my friend
Did you see Lake Michigan on Friday? The waves were crazy, making the shoreline look like the coast of an ocean.
Tags: Lake Michigan, waves

Politics - Oct. 15, 2009
Waukesha thirst puts pressure on Milwaukee
The water wouldn't begin to flow for five-to-eight years, but the beginning of the process is just around the corner. That means the pressure is on Milwaukee, Waukesha's preferred seller; Milwaukee has the highest quality drinking water and its pipes are closest to Waukesha.
Tags: Milwaukee Water Works, Lake Michigan, Great Lakes Compact, Waukesha

Politics - Oct. 9, 2009
Waukesha's thirst for lake water raises questions
No political or environmental question in this region has gotten more attention in the last few years than the City of Waukesha's desire to pipe in Lake Michigan water. A diversion to a community like Waukesha that is entirely outside the Great Lakes Basin is permissible under certain conditions laid out in a 2008 agreement with the seven other Great Lakes states and two Canadian provinces.
Tags: Waukesha, Lake Michigan, Great Lakes water compact

Living - Aug. 30, 2009
Sunday Sound-off: Do you swim at Bradford Beach?
In the past couple years, many improvements were made at Milwaukee's Bradford Beach, resulting in cleaner sand, expanded food and drink options and a full slate full slate of events. However, do you find the water clean enough for swimming or is the lake only enjoyable from a distance?
Tags: lake michigan, swimming

Living - Aug. 7, 2009
A well-timed, or poorly timed, e-mail?
The other day, my kid asked if we could go to the beach and I said, "sure, but let's go this weekend, since I have to work today." This morning there was an e-mail in my inbox with this subject line, "Hitting the beach this weekend? Think twice."
Tags: Lake Michigan, Clean Wisconsin, water pollution, beaches, South Shore Beach

Marketplace - May 11, 2009
Lake Express: kids under 18 free in May and June
Kids can ride the Lake Express for free in May and June.
Tags: Lake Express, summmer, Lake Michigan, travel, kids, travel, free

Travel & Visitors Guide - Aug. 24, 2008
Come sail away...
A'hoy. I just got in from a lovely afternoon sailing a sporty little 470 sailboat out on Lake Michigan.
Tags: sailing, milwaukee community sailing center, mcsc, 470, lake michigan

Bars & Clubs - Aug. 15, 2008
Booze cruises shake up typical summer nights
Three OnMilwaukee.com writers spent two nights -- and guzzled countless cocktails -- on "booze cruises." Here are their stories.
Tags: booze cruise, riverwalk boat rentals & tours, russ davis, michael kraus, lake michigan, boating, cruises, tiki tuesday

Milwaukee Buzz - Jan. 1, 2008
Polar bear plunge: invigorating and insane
I did the polar bear plunge today and after it was over, practically made love to my towel.
Tags: polar bear plunge, Lake Michigan, Bradford Beach, New Year's Day, Elvis

Travel & Visitors Guide - Dec. 21, 2007
Wisconsin beach guide
Grab your towel and sunscreen. It's time to hit the beach. The beaches in Milwaukee are open for the summer and there are lots of other great swimming holes to visit all around the state.
Tags: beach, lake michigan, bong rec, state park, bradford beach

Milwaukee Buzz - Dec. 18, 2007
Milwaukee Face Off: Lake Michigan vs. The Milwaukee Art Museum
No, it's not scientific, but yes, it's fun. How does our favorite Great Lake stack up against our favorite building on the lake? Read on to find out.
Tags: face off, lake michigan, milwaukee art museum

Travel & Visitors Guide - Nov. 3, 2007
Showing off the goods: Where do you take out-of-towners in Milwaukee?
As employees of OnMilwaukee.com, we pride ourselves on being "Milwaukee experts." Therefore, when we host out-of-town guests, we had better be able to show them what makes Milwaukee a great place to live and visit.
Tags: tourism, lakefront, lakefront brewery, miller park, milwaukee art museum, lake michigan, milwaukee maiden, brew city queen, rock bottom brewery, koz's mini bowl, cactus club, nessun dorma, lulu, milwaukee county zoo, summerfest

Milwaukee Buzz - Oct. 15, 2007
Water Garden gets signed into action today
The Bradford Beach Water Garden officially moves forward today.
Tags: Bradford Beach, water garden, Lakefront development, Lake Michigan, Lincoln Memorial, bath house, Scott Walker, Jim Donnelly, Deb Lukovich