Two people died when a helicopter crashed into a barge in the Mississippi River near East Alton, Illinois, north of St. Louis, on Thursday, the Federal Aviation Administration said. Cpl. Dallas ...

And beginning in spring 2026, visitors can go aboard the only floating barrelhouse in the country with their new Barge to Bottle Tour, called the Chartered Experience.

UPDATE: The St. Charles County Medical Examiner has identified the victims of the crash, which can be found here. ALTON, Ill. – Two people were killed after a helicopter crashed into a barge on the ...

A federal investigation details how a barge sank on the Lower Mississippi River near New Roads in 2024, causing millions in ...

Two people working on powerlines near the Mississippi River died Thursday when their helicopter hit the lines, crashed into a barge and sparked a fire that belched plumes of black smoke, officials ...

Alton Fire Department's Marine 1, a fire and rescue boat, right, is dwarfed by the Donna H. Furlong as it extinguishes the fire of the helicopter wreckage on top of the barges filled with ethylene ...

The Forest History Center is offering a unique way to experience Minnesota’s natural and cultural history, from the water. Their guided pontoon tours along a quiet stretch of the Mississippi River ...

A helicopter flying over the Mississippi River ran into a powerline Thursday, then crashed into a barge and sparked a fire, killing two people, officials said.The two dead were flying in the ...