The Taum Sauk reservoir was pushed far beyond how it was originally designed to operate. Faulty sensors, ignored warnings, and a disabled safety system allowed water to rise unchecked. When it ...

In the early hours of December 14, 2005, a dam on a mountaintop silently failed. Water surged over a weakened wall, triggering one of the most devastating man-made disasters in Missouri’s history.

Two state parks in Missouri were temporarily closed this month, according to KSDK. In that time, conservationists worked hard not to save wildlife, but to eliminate as many of one unbelievably ...

PACIFIC PALISADES, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- The reservoir that was empty during the Palisades Fire, which sparked major backlash, needs to be drained again. This time backups are in place. As we near the ...

REYNOLDS COUNTY, Mo. (KFVS) - If you plan on taking a trip to Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park this week, you will have to postpone. According to the state park, from December 16 through Dec. 19, Johnson ...

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MISSOURI, USA — Starting Tuesday, two Missouri state parks will be closed to the public as conservationists work to eliminate feral hogs from the air. The United States Department of Agriculture’s ...

The Rev. Donna Elia, executive director, at her desk at Troy Area United Ministries, in a state Assembly chair donated by U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko when he went from Albany to Congress. The middle ...

If you’re searching for a new way to enjoy the St. Francois Mountains, including Taum Sauk Mountain and Johnson’s Shut-Ins, the area will soon play host to an outdoor experience with a purpose. On ...

BHP Group BHP0.38%increase; green up pointing triangle is liable for a deadly dam collapse in Brazil in 2015, London’s High Court ruled Friday, potentially exposing the mining company to billions of ...

MIDLAND, Mich. – It’s the strangest sight -- watching someone cut grass at the bottom of what was once a lake. But that’s the reality for people who live in Edenville. After the dam failure five years ...

While on my two-week road trip last week in Missouri, I decided to explore the highest point in that state. Taum Sauk Mountain State Park and the Taum Sauk Mountain sits at the center of the St.