A stationary barge used for storage and boat maintenance sits tipped on its side in the Mississippi River near Robert Street ...

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse students are helping preserve and share the story of the Upper Mississippi River through an ...

The towboat David Evans pushes barges through ice on the Mississippi River past Grafton, Illinois, on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. Weeks of below-freezing weather have caused part of the river to freeze ...

Despite many operational challenges, the barge industry maintained a busy year with “robust” agricultural cargo movements in 2025, according to a review by the Department of Agriculture&rs ...

Low-frequency vibrations have rattled Plaquemine homes for nearly two years. Complaints are down, but the company believed to be responsible still hasn't explained why.

Experts say the long-term effects of the Missouri drought could impact river trade and crop yields, potentially causing higher prices for some goods. Zach Leasor, an MU Extension state climatologist, ...

Thousands of U.S. flights were canceled or delayed on the East Coast as a powerful snowstorm upended daily routines in Boston, New York, Philadelphia and other major cities. Airlines also suspended or ...

In policy discussions across Africa and much of the developing world, inland water transport (IWT) is too often treated as ...

Discover family-friendly attractions across Illinois beyond Chicago, with museums, wildlife parks, and quirky stops kids and parents will both enjoy.

So while home prices under $85,000 might be the headline that catches attention, the true value of Louisiana, Missouri, lies in the lifestyle and community that come with that affordable price tag.

Located in Whiteside County along the Great River Road, Fulton offers the kind of day trip that reminds you why you love living in Illinois in the first place. The mighty Mississippi flows past like ...

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