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

Tips on how to escape a rip current in Lake Michigan, and how to help a struggling swimmer without putting yourself at risk.

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Federal agents removed crew members from Victory Cruise Lines, Viking, and Pearl Seas vessels as part of an undisclosed ...

An angler caught a 39-year-old lake trout while fishing near Sheboygan on Lake Michigan. The fish is the oldest in the ...

The five Great Lakes, located between the US and Canada, form a crucial freshwater system. These lakes, including Superior, ...

Take a look at what the overall weather pattern for the next few weeks could bring to Michigan and the Great Lakes region.

Weather officials have issued beach hazards and boat advisories for shores of Lake Michigan, Lake Huron and Lake Superior on ...

Epic summer adventure? Try splashing in all five Great Lakes in one day. Here are three routes you can try, including a ...

Explore Michigan foods that might seem unusual at first but become surprisingly crave-worthy once you taste them.

Looking to swim in one of Wisconsin's Great Lakes? Here's how warm Lake Michigan and Lake Superior are as of mid-July.

County health departments routinely collect water samples to test for bacteria levels to ensure water is safe for swimming.