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Where to See the Sunrise in Milwaukee This Summer

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June 20, 2025

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Where to See the Sunrise in Milwaukee This Summer

READ MORE FROM OUR 2025 SUMMER GUIDE HERE.

The sun rises in the east, and sets in the west … right? Well, yes and no.

Because Earth tilts as it orbits the sun, the angle of the sunrise and sunset actually moves quite dramatically from north to south over the year.

The effect is more pronounced in Wisconsin because of our distance from the equator, as opposed to Texas or Florida, for example. All of which is to say that if you get up early in the summer to watch the sunrise over Lake Michigan, you’ll want to face toward the north.

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Technically, the sun does rise in the east and set in the west – but only two days a year, the spring and fall equinoxes. The day after the spring equinox, the sunrise continues its trek north. By the summer solstice it rises about 22 degrees north of due east.

The next day, it reverses course and starts heading south, reaching 29 degrees south of due east at the winter solstice. The swing between those solstices is very noticeable if you’re paying attention.

“People will say, ‘How is it that I haven’t noticed this?’ If you think about it, you already have,” says Jean Creighton, the director of UW-Milwaukee’s Manfred Olson Planetarium. “There are certain times of the year when you’re driving to work and the sun is in your face, and then certain times of the year you’re driving to work at the same time and the sun is not in your face.”

So when you’re planning an early morning sunrise trek, make sure you find a good north-facing viewing spot – because the sun doesn’t really rise in the east.

Sun(rise) Spots

Grant Park

Milwaukee has a bit of a problem if you want an unobstructed view of the summer sunrise – the breakwater. When the sun rises to the north, that line can somewhat obstruct a perfect sun-directly-on-
water view. To avoid that, head south to this park, which also sports some of the nicest trails in the city.

Sheridan Park

When the sun is at or near its northernmost point, this park in Cudahy, just outside the city, offers a beautiful angle on it. Hang out on the beach or walk down to one of the piers to get a better look.

Atwater Park

North of Downtown, the lakeshore curves eastward around Lake Park and just begins to curve back to the west at Atwater, making it a prime spot for a northeastern viewing of the sunrise.

Klode Park

In Whitefish Bay, you’ll find this stretch of shoreline with an unobstructed view of the lake to the northeast.

Reiman Bridge

Marry the sunrise with one of Milwaukee’s most striking buildings. Crossing from Wisconsin Avenue to the Milwaukee Art Museum on this footbridge, you can stop and gaze northeast to spot the rising sun over the water.

Kilbourn Reservoir Park

At the top of a hill, about a mile inland from Bradford Beach, this park gives you a glimpse past the surrounding East Side to the rising sun, along with one of the best views of Downtown you can find.

This story is part of Milwaukee Magazine’s Summer Guide issue.

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Milwaukee judge calls out marijuana odor in courthouse

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February 27, 2026

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Milwaukee judge calls out marijuana odor in courthouse

A Milwaukee County judge on Thursday, Feb. 26, criticized the smell of marijuana inside the courthouse during a sentencing hearing, calling it inappropriate and illegal as visitors described the odor as common.

Posted February 26, 2026 9:30pm CST

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Milwaukee Bucks sign Cormac Ryan to two-way contract

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February 26, 2026

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Milwaukee Bucks sign Cormac Ryan to two-way contract

The Milwaukee Bucks signed guard Cormac Ryan to a two-way contract for the remainder of the regular season.
Ryan will be ineligible to play for the Bucks during the postseason.
Ryan averaged 20.4 points per game for the G League’s Wisconsin Herd, shooting 42.3% from three-point range.

The Milwaukee Bucks rewarded Cormac Ryan for his strong G League season with the Wisconsin Herd by signing him to a two-way contract. That will allow Ryan, 27, the chance to finish out the regular season with the Bucks. He would be ineligible for postseason play, however.

Ryan joins former Dominican High School star Alex Antetokounmpo and Pete Nance on two-way deals. The Bucks now have a completely full roster, with 15 guaranteed contracts as well.

Ryan was originally signed by the team in the summer, when he played in five summer league games, before inking a training camp contract. He appeared in two preseason games.

Ryan then played 29 games with the Herd and shot 42.3% from behind the 3-point line to average 20.4 points per game. He shot 48.9% from the field overall.

Ryan, a 6-foot-5 guard, played at Stanford (2018-19), Notre Dame (2020-23) and North Carolina (2023-24) before going undrafted. He averaged 10.4 points per game in college on 35.2% 3-point shooting. He made 40.7% of his 3-pointers in 2021-22 at Notre Dame.

He initially signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Ryan did not make it out of training camp in 2024 but signed to the Thunder’s G League affiliate.

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Milwaukee Bucks injury report: Is Giannis playing tonight vs. Cavs?

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February 25, 2026

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Milwaukee Bucks injury report: Is Giannis playing tonight vs. Cavs?

The Milwaukee Bucks have an opportunity to steal a victory from one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference, they host the tired and diminished Cleveland Cavaliers tonight at Fiserv Forum.

Cleveland (37-22), in contention for a top three seed, beat the New York Knicks on Feb. 24 in Ohio. After flying into Milwaukee after the game, the Cavaliers ruled out MVP candidate Donovan Mitchell and reigning defensive player of the year Evan Mobley. All-star James Harden is questionable to play.

One player who will suit up for Cleveland is point guard Dennis Schröder, who was acquired at the deadline from Sacramento. The 32-year-old is often a thorn in the side of the Bucks, and he scored 24 points in a Kings victory over the Bucks early in the season.

The Bucks are also playing on the second night of a back-to-back, though they slept in their own beds after beating Miami at home. They have won seven of their last nine games.

Milwaukee (25-31) remains out of the postseason picture entirely, however, sitting in 11th place in the East.

The Bucks have beaten teams with winning records in consecutive games only twice this season, with wins over Golden State and New York (Oct. 28-30) and Orlando and Oklahoma City (Feb. 11-12).

And, the Bucks also have struggled against teams that do not have their stars. They lost twice to Denver without all-stars Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray (and even more starters), lost to Minnesota without all-stars Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert and even Portland without starters Jrue Holiday and Shaedon Sharpe. They also lost to Philadelphia twice without Joel Embiid and Paul George on a minute limit.

Is Giannis playing?

No.

Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is still ramping up in his rehab from a Jan. 23 soleus strain in his right calf, which he self-diagnosed as a four- to six-week injury. Antetokounmpo has done “live” practice work with teammates and coaches after the team returned home from New Orleans beginning on Feb. 21.

Before the game against Miami, Bucks coach Doc Rivers said Antetokounmpo has not gone five-on-five but does not need to. Rivers also added the two-time MVP has not suffered any setbacks with the injury.

What is the Bucks record without Giannis?

10-16

Milwaukee is 15-15 when Antetokounmpo plays any number of minutes.

Cavaliers on hot streak since trading for James Harden

Cleveland, which was the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference last year with 64 wins, doubled down its roster heading into this season with the most expensive team in the NBA. But, as the trade deadline approached in early February, the team had fallen short of expectations. So, they began shedding salary and talent, most notably homegrown all-star guard Darius Garland.

They shipped the injured 26-year-old to the Los Angeles Clippers for 36-year-old all-star guard James Harden and received an immediate boost, winning five straight and six of seven heading into the game against the Bucks.

But Harden did suffer a fracture in his right (non-shooting) thumb against the Knicks on Feb. 24.

Harden has been solid since arriving in Cleveland, averaging 18.9 points on 48.8% shooting from behind the 3-point line while also averaging 8.0 assists. His presence has rejuvenated all-star center Jarrett Allen, who has averaged 20.4 points on 76.7% shooting since the point guard’s arrival. Before Harden joining the team, Allen averaged 13.9 points on 60% shooting in his first 40 games.

Taurean Prince, out (neck surgery)
Giannis Antetokounmpo, out (right calf strain)

Milwaukee Bucks probable starters

Guards: Kevin Porter Jr., Ryan Rollins, AJ Green
Forward: Kyle Kuzma
Center: Myles Turner

Cavaliers injury report

Max Strus, out (left foot surgery)
Donovan Mitchell, out (right groin strain)
Evan Mobley, out (left calf injury management)
James Harden, questionable (right thumb fracture)

What time is the Bucks game?

Tip-off is schedule for 7 p.m. CT.

What channel is the Bucks game on?

The game will be simulcast locally on FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin and WMLW The M with Lisa Byington, Marques Johnson and Melanie Ricks on the call.