A plan to address Mississippi River flooding rests on those who disagree on...
Communities along the upper Mississippi River have seen a major uptick in heavy rains and flooding in the last decade. Residents, environmentalists, engineers and government agencies agree that they...
View ArticleMayors along Mississippi River advocate for private investment in their...
Leaders of Mississippi River communities want to update and upgrade their infrastructure, but said Wednesday they’ll need outside financial help. The Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative held...
View ArticleRock removal helps keep cargo moving along the Mississippi
Some heavy equipment is pounding away this week at the rock in a section of the Mississippi River south of St. Louis. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says the removal is essential to keeping cargo...
View ArticleHow overbuilt levees are raising flood risks in northeast Missouri
Data from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are supporting northeast Missouri residents' suspicions that overbuilt levees along the Upper Mississippi River have led to increased flooding for vulnerable...
View ArticleWhen it comes to breast cancer deaths, place and race matter
For breast cancer patients, race and geography can mean the difference between surviving and succumbing. Washington University researchers have identified distinct hot spots in the U.S. where women are...
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