river flooding

The Black River crested at nearly 29 feet during flash flooding earlier this month. The water levels are now back to normal, and outfitters say tourism can help the region bounce back from the catastrophe.

Missouri News

After flash floods drove southern Missouri tourists away, business owners say 'Come float!'

Sarah Fentem

The flooding hit during the high season for summer tourism in the area.

A man is sitting in a room surrounded by stacked, colorful chairs. He's wearing a gray prison jumpsuit and looking directly at the camera.

Missouri News Network

Friends are hopeful for a positive parole decision for James Scott

Annie Goodykoontz, Columbia Missourian

Scott was convicted of causing the Great Flood of 1993 more than 30 years ago, and faced his first parole hearing this week.

A coalition of environmental groups has filed two lawsuits against the EPA on Wednesday, March 14, 2012, seeking to limit nutrient pollution in the Mississippi River Basin and the Gulf of Mexico.

Mississippi River crests at some hard-hit towns

Associated Press

The Mississippi River is on the way down at some hard-hit Midwestern towns.The National Weather Service website on Monday showed that the river was at…

Environment

River flooding planned topic for state Governor's Conference on Agriculture

River flooding is expected to be a major topic at the upcoming Missouri Governor's Conference on Agriculture. (AP) The Missouri Department of Agriculture…