https://www.wcmu.org/tags/lake-michigan Lake Michigan en-US Copyright Tue, 18 Nov 2025 23:35:21 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-18/a-story-that-should-never-be-forgotten-remembering-the-ss-carl-d-bradley The freighter sank in Lake Michigan on Nov. 18, 1958, during a treacherous storm that produced 65 mph winds and 25-foot waves. Tue, 18 Nov 2025 23:35:21 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-18/a-story-that-should-never-be-forgotten-remembering-the-ss-carl-d-bradley Rick Brewer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-09-03/groups-file-petition-to-stop-nuclear-plant-from-reopening-along-lake-michigan Holtec, the company that owns the plant, says restarting would create 600 jobs and offer a carbon-free source of energy for the state. Tue, 03 Sep 2024 12:21:13 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-09-03/groups-file-petition-to-stop-nuclear-plant-from-reopening-along-lake-michigan Dustin Dwyer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-01-17/new-nature-preserve-set-to-open-near-charlevoix-this-fall The preserve will feature trails throughout the 56 acre forest and include access to a quarter mile of shoreline along Lake Michigan. Wed, 17 Jan 2024 23:05:14 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-01-17/new-nature-preserve-set-to-open-near-charlevoix-this-fall Renae King https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-24/man-to-swim-across-lake-michigan The only man to ever swim across the width of Lake Michigan is attempting the feat again, this time, at 60 years of age. Mon, 24 Jul 2023 21:43:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-24/man-to-swim-across-lake-michigan Daniel Boothe https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-06-05/legal-questions-surround-chicagos-plan-to-sell-great-lakes-water There are legal questions about Chicago’s plans to sell Lake Michigan water to Joliet [JOE-lee-ett], Illinois. Mon, 05 Jun 2023 21:46:38 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-06-05/legal-questions-surround-chicagos-plan-to-sell-great-lakes-water Lester Graham https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-12-12/study-finds-pfas-in-game-fish-can-accumulate-be-passed-down A recent study found that PFAS - or toxic “forever chemicals” - in Lake Michigan coho salmon, chinook salmon, lake trout, and rainbow trout can accumulate and be passed down to fish embryos. Mon, 12 Dec 2022 23:50:50 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-12-12/study-finds-pfas-in-game-fish-can-accumulate-be-passed-down Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-09-23/proposed-increase-in-chinook-salmon-stocking-moves-forward Lake Michigan anglers could soon get more bites. Fri, 23 Sep 2022 22:21:05 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-09-23/proposed-increase-in-chinook-salmon-stocking-moves-forward Patrick Shea https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-07-04/dead-alewife-fish-plague-lake-michigan-beaches Millions of dead alewife fish are washing up on Lake Michigan beaches. Researchers aren't exactly sure why this is happening and is the most significant die off since 2010. Tue, 28 Jun 2022 14:07:30 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-07-04/dead-alewife-fish-plague-lake-michigan-beaches Rick Brewer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-05-25/steamboat-s-s-badger-could-become-carbon-neutral The country's last coal-powered passenger steamship could soon ditch the coal for a carbon-neutral fuel source to travel across Lake Michigan. Wed, 25 May 2022 22:24:06 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-05-25/steamboat-s-s-badger-could-become-carbon-neutral Michelle Jokisch Polo https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-05-19/city-of-south-haven-enacts-beach-and-pier-safety-ordinance City takes proactive approach with Lake Michigan summer swimming season approaching. Thu, 19 May 2022 22:01:43 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-05-19/city-of-south-haven-enacts-beach-and-pier-safety-ordinance Patrick Center