Drought on the lower Mississippi River has pushed barge rates up 31% and slashed southbound shipments 79%, threatening U.S.

Springfield, Missouri, resident Max Thomas was killed in a bear attack earlier this month at a campground in Arkansas. A 60-year-old Missouri resident was killed by a bear in Arkansas just a few weeks ...

The Mississippi River is again facing low water levels — pushing up barge rates and making it more expensive for farmers to ...

A caustic discharge from Atalco’s alumina refinery in Louisiana has exceeded federal limits, renewing scrutiny over repeated ...

Wisconsin's Nick Trim maintains the lead on Day 2 of the 2025 Mercury B.A.S.S. Nation Championship at Upper Mississippi River presented by Lowrance with a total of 40 pounds.

Hundreds of Augustana students have participated in local projects addressing social, economic and environmental challenges through the Upper Mississippi Center. Social Security, Medicare are "going ...

Water levels on portions of the Mississippi and lower Ohio rivers have dropped low enough to significantly hinder shipping across the inland waterway system. This marks the third year in four that ...

Farmers rely on the Mississippi River to ship grain and bring them imported fertilizer and other critical inputs. But another year of low river levels means barge travel will be more expensive. The ...