Schools across Louisiana are increasingly incorporating local ecology into experiential learning, bringing students out of ...

Learn about the iconic Mississippi River: its vibrant river history, crucial role among US rivers, diverse ecology, and the era of steamboats that shaped the nation.

Heavy rains in Minnesota over the past several weeks are going to cause the Mississippi River to exceed its 15-foot flood stage at Lock and Dam 15 at Rock Island.

The Mississippi River at La Crosse is expected to reach moderate flood stage next week, with the river cresting at 13.5 feet by early Thursday morning.

A 20-year-old man went missing in the Mississippi River near Grafton, Illinois on Saturday night, while swimming with two friends.

Multiple agencies are searching for a missing 20-year-old swimmer in the Mississippi River near Grafton, Illinois.

First responders and locals continue search for swimmer who disappeared near Mason Island in Mississippi River. Search efforts include sonar and live scopes.

St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office says around 5:38 p.m. deputies responded to 665 Highway 628 in reference to a possible person dead in the water.

The body of a woman recovered from the Mississippi River near LaPlace has been identified by a family member, according to deputies.

LAPLACE, La. (WVUE) - The body of a woman found in the Mississippi River near LaPlace has been identified by family members. The St. John the Baptist Sheriff’s Office has opened an investigation ...