Air and water pollution, downstream flooding and coastal land loss are among the environmental pressures that are putting the health and future of the waterway — and the communities that depend on it ...

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Fireworks are not allowed on the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge due to their disturbance to wildlife and the litter they leave behind.

Brittany and Dustin from Massachusetts acted heroically on the Mississippi River, saving a driver from a submerged vehicle after a medical emergency.

Debate in Congress: The Senate stalled after a tense overnight session as GOP leaders struggled to rally support for Trump’s sweeping tax and spending bill. House Speaker Mike Johnson warned of ...

In 1853, it originally was planned that Iowa’s first railroad the Mississippi & Missouri would connect Davenport with Council Bluffs, this railroad went bankrupt before getting even halfway across the ...

KALAMA — A group of Mississippi River shipping industry figures were treated to a tour of the Columbia-Snake river grain export system last week by the Washington Association of Wheat Growers ...

Learn about the iconic Mississippi River: its vibrant river history, crucial role among US rivers, diverse ecology, and the era of steamboats that shaped the nation.

Dive into the surprising world of bull sharks in the Mississippi River! 🌊🦈 In this video, we explore how these incredible predators thrive in freshwater, their fascinating adaptability, and ...

LAPLACE, La. (WVUE) - The body of a woman found in the Mississippi River near LaPlace has been identified by family members. The St. John the Baptist Sheriff’s Office has opened an investigation ...

GENOA, Wis. (WKBT) -- There are seven fishing floats up and down the Mississippi River. News 8 Now spent some time on the oldest one, because who doesn't want to spend time on the river, for this ...

The body of a woman recovered from the Mississippi River near LaPlace has been identified by a family member, according to deputies.