Lake News & Breaking Stories

Historic Lutsen Lodge, a Lake Superior touchstone, was destroyed by fire. It was a significant loss for architecture and memories.

Western New York is expecting another blast of lake effect snow, with 1-3 feet expected to fall. Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

Bureau of Land Management counted the highest number of bald eagles at Lake Coeur d'Alene since records began 50 years ago.

Gordon Lightfoot's 1976 song about the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald keeps the legend alive 48 years after the tragedy.

Late senator Dianne Feinstein, who died at 90, was hailed as the biggest champion of Lake Tahoe, securing over half a billion dollars to protect its environment. Her efforts brought Tahoe's environmental threats to the national spotlight, making the lake a symbol of environmental protection. Feinstein spearheaded the 1997 Lake Tahoe Presidential Summit and played a key role in passing the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act. Her dedication to Tahoe included personal involvement and fundraising efforts. Her bipartisan approach and respect from colleagues ensured the lake's protection remained a nonpartisan issue.

Lake Lanier claims another life as a 23-year-old drowns while swimming. This marks the 7th death in 2023.

Tropical Storm Hilary is expected to bring heavy rainfall and possible flooding to the Las Vegas Valley. Residents are concerned about the impact on Lake Mead water levels.

Lake Tahoe has the third highest concentration of microplastics in the world, according to a study published in the journal Nature. Researchers found traces of microplastics in all of the 38 lakes and reservoirs they tested from six continents. The levels of microplastics in Lake Tahoe, which is less densely populated and has no sewage flowing into it, were higher than those in the ocean's garbage patches. The researchers are unsure how the plastics got into the freshwater lakes and are also examining the effects of the microplastics on the surrounding ecosystems.