NOAA warns of a major heat wave likely to hit much of the U.S. from July 24-30, with extreme temperatures expected, ...

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.

Many Native Americans are marking ceremonies like graduations with bald eagle feathers, a form of reverence for the bird they ...

CALEDONIA, Minn. and GENOA, Wis. (JOINT PRESS RELEASE- VERNON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND HOUSTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE) - ...

Tornado data is showing a shift in tornado alley to the east in recent years. Tornadoes are becoming more common east of the Mississippi River, and less common in areas like eastern Texas.

Have you ever wondered: what are the most dangerous states in the United States? Sounds like you came to the right place. The ...

Enhanced geothermal could provide up to 20% of U.S. electricity by 2050, offering scalable, clean power if costs fall and federal support continues, Princeton study finds.

Hurricane Katrina is the deadliest flood event in the U.S. in the past 25 years. The storm crashed into the Gulf Coast and ...

The state Supreme Court wants to know how local courts provide lawyers, if any, to poor people after their arrest.

How Dredging the Mississippi River Could Uncover $461 Million And other reasons you should care about infrastructure.