The Mississippi River stretches across the heart of the United States and holds deep historical significance. It once supported booming trade, transportation, and growing communities along its banks.

Spring break is coming fast for Mississippi schools, and many parents are trying to figure out what to do when kids are out of class but adults still have to work. Can your child stay home alone? What ...

A new accounting of nitrogen pollution in the Mississippi-Atchafalaya River Basin (MARB) reveals a significant decline in recent decades, suggesting positive momentum for water quality goals in local ...

The award-winning Marine Science Camp program returns with Marine Science Mondays, a six-week series where children explore real marine creatures, artifacts, and experiments led by a marine scientist.

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Rachel Pizzolato cruises the Mississippi River on a historic riverboat, blending scenic adventure with travel charm. One type of drinking water linked to up to 62% higher Parkinson's risk Is Donald ...

MONTICELLO — The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency confirmed Monday that maintenance at the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant and the resulting loss of warm-water discharge “led to a fish kill” in ...

The eastbound Quincy Memorial Bridge on U.S. 24 closed Monday night after IDOT discovered a failed expansion joint. Repairs, including concrete replacement, are expected to take about four weeks, ...

A stationary barge used for storage and boat maintenance sits tipped on its side in the Mississippi River near Robert Street and Fillmore Avenue outside downtown St. Paul. The barge, which appears to ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A Louisiana lawmaker has filed legislation to name a proposed new Mississippi River bridge in the capital area after President Donald J. Trump. State Rep. Michael ...

QUINCY — Suggested detours have been announced for commercial truck traffic following the closure of the Quincy Memorial Bridge carrying eastbound U.S. 24 over the Mississippi River. Message boards ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. FESTUS, Mo. – A body pulled from the Mississippi River near Festus earlier this week has been identified as a missing St. Louis ...