In April of this year, the Mississippi River had swelled to a peak of 49 ft., well above the 43 ft. flood level. Low lying areas like the Kings community dealt with flooding issues, Eagle ...

Close to half of all U.S. corn, soybeans and wheat exports move through the Mississippi River system, making it one of the most important export corridors in the world. During ...

Despite a decrease in barge traffic on the Upper Mississippi River last year, experts still expect moderate increases in river usage in the future. "Hurricanes Katrina and Rita shut down the river for ...

Two people working on powerlines near the Mississippi River died Thursday when their helicopter hit the lines, crashed into a barge and sparked a fire that belched plumes of black smoke, officials ...

WEST ALTON, Mo. — A helicopter and its crew struck a power wire while working on power lines and burst into flames before falling into a barge on the Mississippi River Thursday around 11 a.m. near ...

ST. LOUIS • The Mississippi River reopened to daytime barge traffic Saturday morning. It will remain closed during night hours at least through Sunday night to allow dredge crews through. The river ...

WEST ALTON, Mo. — A helicopter and its crew struck a power wire while working on power lines and burst into flames before falling into a barge on the Mississippi River Thursday around 11 a.m. near ...