Mississippi River

Updated at 2:20 pm with comments from Gov. Jay Nixon.Federal officials say they're confident that they'll be able to keep a crucial stretch of the…

The barge industry again raised concerns Wednesday about the impact low water levels on the Mississippi River will have on shipping.According to a new…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Dec. 31, 2012 - The drought of 2012 has dropped the middle Mississippi River, the reach between the…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Dec. 28, 2012 - A couple weeks back, I ran into an acquaintance from the neighborhood at the local…

Updated 3:13 p.m. Dec. 28The Mississippi River's water level is dropping again and barge industry trade groups warn that river commerce could essentially…

Updated 2:10 p.m. with information about excavation and blasting.Updated at 4:45 p.m. to include comments from Jody Farhat of the Corps of Engineers.The…

Illinois politicians and business leaders met in Alton on Monday to discuss ongoing efforts to keep shipping open on the drought-stricken Mississippi…

The Army Corps of Engineers has started releasing more water from Carlyle Lake in Illinois to help keep barges moving along the Mississippi River.Army…

An updated Mississippi River forecast is predicting that low-water levels will likely linger throughout the winter. The forecast exacerbates concerns that…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Dec. 7, 2012 - WASHINGTON – Expedited dredging, blasting and other steps – combined with more…