Milwaukee's traditional spring thaw usually left the area at risk for flooding, especially when a big storm hit. 1960's ...

The Lincoln Field walkway will be the fourth such path on the Kinnickinnic River in Milwaukee's Harbor District ... a city-owned park at 300 W. Lincoln Ave. Construction is to begin this summer ...

The dog park will be at 103 W. Clybourn St. between North Plankinton Avenue and the Milwaukee River − with much of that site beneath Interstate 794. It will take around four months to build.

Historian John Gurda explores how the Milwaukee River and Lake Michigan spurred Milwaukee's growth. The settlers used rivers and Lake Michigan to transport grain, lumber, leather and beer.