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Fisherman found Wisconsin grad student face down in Mississippi River days after mysterious disappearance
A fisherman discovered the body of 22-year-old Viterbo University student Eliotte Heinz in the Mississippi River, miles from where she was last seen in La Crosse.
Body of grad student who vanished after leaving Wisconsin bar is found in Mississippi River
The Wisconsin graduate student who mysteriously vanished after leaving a waterfront bar in Wisconsin early Sunday was found dead in the Mississippi River on Wednesday.
3 men who went missing while fishing and swimming in Mississippi River found dead
Authorities say three men who were reported missing while fishing and swimming on a sandbar in the Mississippi River have been found dead near Memphis, Tennessee.
Wisconsin student Eliotte Heinz’s Mississippi River death reignites safety concerns in college town
Viterbo University student Eliotte Heinz's body was found in the Mississippi River after disappearing in La Crosse, prompting grief and renewed safety concerns in the college town.
Police Make Ruling on Foul Play in Death of College Student Eliotte Heinz
Police issued another update Friday in the death of college student Eliotte Heinz, 22, whose body was found in the Mississippi River Wednesday after she went missing last weekend. The La Crosse Police Department announced in a press release yesterday that based on preliminary autopsy results,
Cops give update on Eliotte Heinz after missing grad student found dead in Mississippi River
Heinz, a student enrolled in Viterbo University’s mental health counseling program, vanished early Sunday while walking home from a night out in downtown La Crosse. She had spent the evening at the Bronco Bar with friends,
Eliotte Heinz case: Foul play involved in Wisconsin woman's death? Police reveal details
Eliotte Heinz, a 22-year-old graduate student, was found dead in the Mississippi River after she went missing in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
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La Crosse foundation seeks funding to expand Safe-Cam network near Mississippi River
LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- The La Crosse City Vision Foundation is seeking $50,000 in donations to expand its police camera network ...
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Black Hawk Bridge demolition over Mississippi River coming sooner than later
The Black Hawk Bridge between Iowa and Wisconsin will close and be demolished in fall 2025 to make way for its 140 million ...
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Ask the Memphian: Is it safe to swim in the Mississippi River?
The Mississippi River is a treacherous, deceptive body of water that will kill you if you don’t know what you’re doing.
UPDATE: Unidentified body recovered from Mississippi River; autopsy scheduled
: The body of an unidentified man was recovered Saturday from the Mississippi River, according to Rock Island County Coroner ...
3 bodies found in Mississippi River after men reported missing
The three men had been fishing and swimming south of the boat ramp in Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park before being reported ...
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Kayaker rescued after boat flips over in Mississippi River
A reminder from Tipton County fire officials to wear a life vest on the water after a kayaker was rescued from the ...
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West Wisconsin boat explosion on Mississippi River injures 8
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is investigating a boat explosion on the Mississippi River near Prescott in ...
3 Men Who Disappeared While Fishing in Mississippi River Are Found Dead
The men were last seen on a sandbar south of a boat ramp in Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park, about 13 miles north of Memphis.
Clarksville unveils innovative floodwall to protect historic river town
On a sweltering summer day, many residents braved the heat to witness the dedication of a groundbreaking floodwall in ...