Jackson residents voiced their opposition or support on two flood-control proposals during public meetings held by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

ST. LOUIS - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Louis District Commander has fully approved the revised “Rivers Project ...

NOAA-supported scientists announced today that this year's Gulf of Mexico "dead zone"—an area of low to no oxygen that can ...

By Ned Randolph Ned Randolph covers environmental justice in the southern United States. He holds a Ph.D. in Communication from the University of ...

What started with just 84 runners in 1975 has grown to thousands of participants. Here's a look at what's in store.

RAGBRAI 2025 is not going to let riders off easy. The final ride is more than 60 miles and contains nearly a quarter of the week's total elevation gain. And most of that gain comes in the final ...

Combining Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern into the first transcontinental railroad in the U.S. would create a 52,215-mile colossus that could offer seamless service from coast to coast, bypassing ...

Robert Youens has amassed a following as he seeks to complete a 6,000-mile boating challenge across the eastern United States ...

Visit one of the oldest cities in Wisconsin, home to historical sites, stunning nature trails, lush greenery, and ...

While Texas bakes under sweltering conditions, it's far from alone. Millions are under threat of extreme heat this week.

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.

Gov. Tony Evers signed a proclamation declaring June 2 National Mississippi River Day in Wisconsin, saying the river helps connect the state to the global economy.