Two consecutive years of drought have disrupted shipping on the Mississippi River during the harvest season, and experts are warning farmers and barge operators that they may need to prepare for more ...

Crews continue working on both sides of the Mississippi River as traffic still moves across the existing bridge connecting ...

Dubuque, Iowa has a growing community of retirees who enjoy its scenic setting on the river, its vibrant arts and cultural ...

Nitrate pollution is especially acute in rural areas and has been linked to disease. More than 80 groups nationwide say immediate action is needed.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Mississippi River is considered the most endangered in the U.S. due to uncertainty over the Federal Emergency Management ...

A map shared on X, TikTok, Facebook and Threads, among other platforms, in August 2024 claimed to show the Mississippi River and its tributaries. One popular example was shared to X (archived) on Aug.

The Mississippi River is more than a mile wide in places and would seem to be a significant barrier for wildlife. However, black bears involved in research have been swimming across the Mississippi, ...

Three teenagers who disappeared after falling into the Mississippi River near the Crescent City Connection. A Chalmette actor who had a recurring role in HBO's "Treme." A 55-year-old barge worker who ...

For those who missed the news bulletin, Mississippi is a pretty wet place. It's home to 4 million acres of wetlands, tons of swamps, marshes, estuaries, and deltas, is the fourth most humid state in ...

ALTON/GRAFTON/HARDIN - As previously predicted, the Mississippi River and Illinois River levels are dropping.Grafton Ferry ...

The Mississippi River is considered the most endangered in the U.S. due to uncertainty over the Federal Emergency Management Agency's future, according to an environmental group based in Washington ...