But what is a Mississippi River cruise like, and what are the highlights of such a vacation excursion? Well, pack your bags, put on your Sunday best, and let's take a tour of the Mighty Mississippi.

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GENOA, Wis. (WFRV) – Seven people, including a child, are safe after a harrowing incident on the Mississippi River when their boat went through a dam gate on Monday afternoon. According to the ...

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection hired a spill contractor to raise the partially sunken boat at the Marina at American Wharf in Norwich on July 14.

Downtown Chicago doubled as an arena Thursday for a series of afternoon lacrosse games along the Chicago River. The catch? Game play was on — yes, on — the river.

A man was rescued by strangers after his vehicle rolled into the Mississippi River off Interstate 90 between Dakota and La Crescent on Monday.

A man jumped off a bridge into the Mississippi River while fleeing a traffic stop in Davenport early Sunday morning.

Local News Quick-thinking couple saves motorist from sinking car in Mississippi River The driver went down an embankment after a medical emergency, according to the Winona County Sheriff's Office.

Deputies rescued three people after their boat capsized in the Calcasieu Ship Channel on the Fourth of July.

Portland Fire and Rescue reported a boat fire on the Columbia River near Flagg Island on July 5.

Massachusetts couple saved motorist after medical emergency sent vehicle into Mississippi River Ashton Tack Jun 30, 2025 Updated Jul 1, 2025 ...

Officials in St. James Parish are investigating an odor that is being smelled by residents.