Missouri scientists have used special equipment to study Missouri's waterways for more than 100 years. Called streamgages, ...

Drought on the lower Mississippi River has pushed barge rates up 31% and slashed southbound shipments 79%, threatening U.S.

The amount of water released into the lower Missouri River this spring will remain at minimal levels because of ongoing dry conditions in the region. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said Tuesday that ...

NEW MADRID, Mo. (WSIL) -- The rainfall early last week temporarily brought river levels up a little and has improved drought conditions. However, the area has been without rain for more than a week ...

Farmers rely on the Mississippi River to ship grain and bring them imported fertilizer and other critical inputs. But another year of low river levels means barge travel will be more expensive. The ...

The City of Williston is encouraging residents to conserve water over the next few days as the Williston Water Treatment Plant reduces operations due to a high level of turbidity in the Missouri River ...