Mississippi River

The World Wildlife Fund sees farms in the mid-Mississippi delta as ripe with opportunity to become a new mecca for commercial-scale American produce.

Ballard County is receiving $300,000 in state funding to go towards the development of a new riverport.

Despite recent rains, some experts are still concerned about the near-record low water levels along the Mississippi and Ohio rivers.

Environmental advocates are pushing for the passage of a federal bill – co-sponsored by Democratic Congressman John Yarmuth of Louisville – that would create a multi-state effort to conserve the Mississippi River’s ecosystems, its water quality and its river communities.

Arkansas officials said it had the potential to become a "catastrophic event," adding, "The bridge was closed to vehicular traffic and the river was closed to barge traffic as a safety precaution."

The National Weather Service of Paducah said the region should brace for another round of wintery weather arriving Wednesday, with accumulation of snow…

Erich Mische isn’t used to being on the water. He has his makeshift boat — a garden shed from Home Depot built on top of a 52-year-old pontoon frame —tied…

After a decade in dock, the historic 1920s-era Delta Queen riverboat will cruise again.President Donald Trump signed legislation on Tuesday authorizing…

Economic development and agriculture are the focus areas for a collaborative effort that aims to restore jobs in Kentucky’s four westernmost counties.The…

Police are investigating a body found in the Mississippi River at the far western edge of Kentucky. Police say riverboat workers located a body of a man…