Mississippi River
Blunt Continues Hold on EPA Nominee
Blunt has blocked the nomination of Gina McCarthy for two months and said Thursday he’ll continue to do so.
Barge Accident Spills 300 Gallons of Crude Oil into Mississippi River
Hundreds of gallons of oil have spilled into the Mississippi River after a barge accident early Friday morning near Alton.
New Rain Will Again Raise River Levels
National Weather Service hydrologist Mark Fuchs says as many as four inches could fall Friday and Friday night.
Does More Rain Moving into St. Louis Mean More Flooding?
NWS Meteorologist KMOX, “There is still a flood threat at this time , its just a matter of how fast this system moves through.”
Kevin Killeen’s Whole ‘nother Story — A Man, a Canoe and a Duck
Today, Kevin meets a man on the Mississippi River at St. Louis who is on a quest to do away with dams on the nation’s waterways…
Mississippi Barge Breakaway Not the Only One
Meanwhile, the Coast Guard investigation continues. One big question: should 114 barges breaking loose raise eyebrows?
Past Problems for Breakaway Barge Company
Investigators are looking into what caused more than 100 barges to break free during recent flooding.
Grafton Ferry Reopening Delayed By Flooding
The mayor of Grafton, Illinois had big plans for Sunday, May 19. That is when the Grafton Ferry was due to reopen after a two-year “dry-dock.”
As The River Recedes, Grafton’s Mayor Says The City Fared Well
“If you live in Grafton, you know the benefits of living here far outweigh the nuisance of a flood every so many years.”
Mississippi River Continues Its Decline
Information from the National Weather Service showed that the river crested at 10.1 feet above flood stage early Friday at Cape Girardeau.
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