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

At that location, the storm sewer funnels water directly into Lincoln Creek, which flows into the Milwaukee River and ...

MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee River will be closed downtown during this ... Kayaks will be banned from the water as well. The U.S. Secret Service broke the news in a private meeting with boat companies.

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.