Missouri River.
major river in central United States
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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A race, starting with a swim, began in the Missouri River.Some support1 report
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Drought conditions are likely to persist or expand, with runoff being measured in the Missouri River Basin involving multiple states including South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, Colorado, and North Dakota.Some support2 reports5 developments inside
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The Missouri River basin is affecting the water supply in Kansas.Some support1 report
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First Busey began providing commercial and retail banking services in Illinois, near the Missouri River and Villa Florida.Some support3 reports
Earlier this month
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Water from the Missouri River is being brought to Bottineau via a project, while a Burlington representative serves on the NDLC board.Some support1 report
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The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe filed a lawsuit in D.C. court seeking to shut down the Dakota Access oil pipeline crossing the Missouri River.Some support4 reports
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Investopedia named Council Bluffs a best place to retire, noting its location on the Missouri River.Some support1 report
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Basin runoff is measured above Sioux City, Iowa.Some support1 report
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New housing developments are being planned along the Missouri River in the Great Falls area.Some support1 report
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NOAA reports river level changes on the Missouri River.Some support2 reports
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NWS issued flash flooding warnings for Missouri due to major river level fluctuations on the Missouri River.Well supported9 reports1 development inside
One to three months ago
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Paddlers used Jefferson City and the Missouri River as a starting and destination point for a journey.Some support1 report
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A company is using the Missouri River for transportation.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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A pipeline project operated by Energy Transfer crossed the Missouri River on September 18, 2026.Some support1 report
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Park University's flagship campus is located in Parkville, overlooking the Missouri River.Some support1 report
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Low runoff levels are affecting Fort Peck and Garrison reservoirs, with contributions from South Dakota, Nebraska, and North Dakota.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Highway closure near the Missouri River in North Dakota due to terrorist fears.Some support1 report
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Jesse Smith serves as the Mayor of North Kansas City, a municipality situated immediately north of the Missouri River.Well supported4 reports
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Work has been underway since January 1, 2026, concerning tribal land management across the Missouri River.Some support1 report
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Riek drove from Columbia to Jefferson City, crossing the Missouri River bridge, with local media coverage.Some support1 report
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A storm impacted South Dakota, with severe weather effects monitored along the Missouri River.Some support1 report
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State sales tax funds are being used to support conservation efforts for the Missouri River.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park, located in Wildwood, Missouri, was constructed using labor from the Works Progress Administration and the Civilian Conservation Corps.Some support1 report
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The Illinois River joins the Mississippi River system, with the Missouri River providing significant flow and Moline hosting a Corn Belt Ports meeting.Some support1 report
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North Dakota faces significant river flooding risk as homeowners are exposed to rising water levels from major rivers.Some support1 report
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The 60th District's boundary now runs along the Missouri River.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The port authority in Jefferson City is currently exploring potential new locations for port development.Some support1 report
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Ames Construction has submitted a bid to undertake the replacement of a bridge spanning the Missouri River.Some support2 reports
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The Missouri River flows through Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa, and Kansas, originating in Montana, with a bridge operating Nucleon Energy.Well supported3 reports3 developments inside
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Dam releases and interpretive work on the Missouri River are managed from Omaha.Some support1 report1 development inside
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NorthWestern Energy operates a dam on the Missouri River.Some support3 reports
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Department of Public Safety responded to record Missouri River flooding.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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Flooding events pressured road structures in Fremont County due to the ongoing Missouri River issues.Some support1 report
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Orman Dam is impounding water from the Cheyenne River, leading to severe flooding along the Missouri River in South Dakota.Some support1 report
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Flooding on the Missouri River caused damage to water treatment facilities.Some support1 report
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The Missouri River flows into the Mississippi River near St. Louis.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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River management issues in Great Falls involving the Missouri River and a dam rehabilitation project are underway, affecting flows and park usage.Some support1 report
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The city of Sioux Falls, located in South Dakota, is noted for its potential use of the Missouri River for future water systems.Some support1 report
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Coyote management efforts, including decoy dog use, are being discussed along the Missouri and Milk River drainage.Some support1 report
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The southern end of the Tioga School District was flooded along the Missouri River on July 1, 2026.Some support2 reports
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Belt Creek flows into the Missouri River.Some support1 report
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Levee breaches on the Missouri River are causing flooding near a city in Peru.Some support1 report
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Tiki Taco restaurant expands into the Northland community and north of the Missouri River, featuring Southern California influences.Some support1 report
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EPA provided a WIFIA loan to improve water quality and protect the Missouri River.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Water quality issues and proposed transmission line construction along the Missouri River in Iowa.Some support1 report
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The event utilizes the region's riverine landscape in Cedar County.Some support1 report
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Bloomfield, Nebraska, is located in the region influenced by the Missouri River.Some support1 report
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The Missouri River is being evaluated by a commission under US law to be considered a potential water source for the state of Missouri.Some support1 report
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Missouri and Nebraska are involved in a dispute over water use from the Missouri River, alongside discussions of SMR commercialization.Some support2 reports
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The Missouri River flows through the Great Plains, a region that includes North Dakota.Some support1 report
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NWS monitored weather events near the Missouri River on June 14th.Some support1 report
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A race started in Kansas City on the Missouri River on July 8, 2025, with a checkpoint in Jefferson City, involving local businesses and infrastructure.Some support2 reports
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Vermillion constructed wells near the Missouri River.Some support1 report
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What's reaching Missouri River
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News at the entities that move Missouri River most-
NorthWestern Energy OperationalSD-based acquisition funds massive grid upgrades involving NorthWestern Energy.Moves Missouri River
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South Dakota StructuralSouth Dakota voters elected a new Public Utilities Commission, while a bill grants federal government final say, and John Thune became Senate Majority Leader.Moves Missouri River
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Missouri StructuralStatewide policy in Missouri requires school districts to implement bans.Moves Missouri River
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American Rivers OperationalAmerican Rivers is conducting clean water work in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Moves Missouri River
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Omaha StructuralClaas opened a new R&D center in Omaha, Nebraska, as part of its investment program in North American operations.Moves Missouri River
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Environmental Protection Agency OperationalThe EPA is overseeing cleanup efforts for contamination threatening the Huron River in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County.Moves Missouri River
Connections
The 40 strongest of 85, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Belt Creek Structural
Belt Creek is a tributary that flows into the larger Missouri River system.
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Great Plains Structural
The Missouri River is a major hydrological feature whose path and existence are defined by the Great Plains ecosystem.
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Garrison Structural
Garrison dam functions as a reservoir dependent on the Missouri River, with reservoir levels directly reflecting river conditions.
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South Dakota Structural
South Dakota utilizes the Missouri River for water systems, and the river's flow is influenced by the state's climate and weather patterns.
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NorthWestern Energy Operational
NorthWestern Energy operates dams on the Missouri River, where the river's hydrology influences operational parameters and the company's actions affect the river's infrastructure.
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Mississippi River Structural
The Missouri River is a major tributary whose waters flow into the larger Mississippi River system.
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Tourist Park Structural
The park relies on the river as a source of water for its irrigation needs.
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Tuttle Creek Structural
The release function of Tuttle Creek is structurally dependent on the water levels of the Missouri River.
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North Dakota Structural
North Dakota relies on the Missouri River for water transfers and faces significant flooding risk related to its flow.
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Missouri Structural
The state relies on the Missouri River for water resources and actively funds its conservation, while the river dictates environmental conditions within the state.
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Nebraska Structural
The Missouri River flows through Nebraska, providing critical water resources, while Nebraska's climate influences the river's flow.
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Fort Peck Structural
The Missouri River's flow directly impacts the water levels and operational status of the Fort Peck reservoir.
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Garrison Structural
The river system's flow and runoff directly influence the operational state of the Garrison reservoir.
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Iowa Department of Natural Resources Structural
The agency's operational mandate involves management and work conducted on tribal lands situated within the river basin.
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Boonville Structural
The town of Boonville is functionally dependent on the presence and flow of the Missouri River.
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American Rivers Operational
A company dedicated to river health focuses its efforts on the Missouri River basin.
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Grand Forks Structural
Grand Forks relies on the Missouri River for water supply via a specific project.
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Omaha Structural
Omaha functionally manages the mainstem dam releases of the Missouri River, which is geographically located near Omaha.
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Kansas Structural
The Missouri River basin provides a critical resource that affects the water supply and function of Kansas.
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Big Sioux River Structural
Big Sioux River is a tributary that flows into the Missouri River.
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Fremont County Shared context
The Missouri River is a geographic feature whose flooding events exert pressure on road structures within Fremont County.
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Environmental Protection Agency Operational
The EPA has a mandate to manage and protect the water quality of the Missouri River.
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Ames Transactional
Ames submitted a bid to replace a bridge located over the Missouri River.
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Ameren Missouri Structural
Ameren Missouri operates facilities, such as the Labadie Coal Plant, which are physically located on the Missouri River.
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Adair County Shared context
Adair County is geographically situated within the basin and is functionally influenced by the hydrological state of the Missouri River and regional weather patterns.
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MONTANA Operational
The company utilizes the Missouri River for transportation, which originates in Montana.
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Yankton Shared context
Yankton is a location situated along the Missouri River, which is the subject of flow estimates.
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Flathead River Shared context
Both rivers are identified as part of the general system of river systems affected by rainfall.
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Jefferson City Shared context
Jefferson City is geographically situated near the Missouri River, with local districts bordering the river.
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Kansas City Shared context
Kansas City is geographically situated on the Missouri River, which functions as a key feature for the city's activities.
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Park University Shared context
Park University's flagship campus is geographically situated with a view overlooking the Missouri River.
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Great Falls Shared context
Great Falls is geographically situated along the Missouri River, which flows through the area.
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Department of Public Safety Shared context
The Department of Public Safety operates within the geographical and functional context of the Missouri River basin.
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Missouri Department of Transportation Operational
MoDOT is actively involved in managing issues related to the Missouri River.
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Port of New Orleans Shared context
The Missouri River system flows into and culminates at the Port of New Orleans, providing geographical context for the port's operation.
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Mark Cohen Shared context
Mark Cohen's campaign utilizes the geographical area defined by the Missouri River.
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Google Mentioned together
The entities are co-mentioned in the context of funding grade stabilization structures for water quality.
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El Niño Structural
El Niño activity is forecast to potentially influence the future state and conditions of the Missouri River basin.
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Levi Johnson Shared context
Levi Johnson is involved in coyote management activities along the Missouri River drainage.
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National Park Service Shared context
The National Park Service conducts work within the geographical context of the Missouri River.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
8 events- A race, starting with a swim, began in the Missouri River.
- The Missouri River basin is affecting the water supply in Kansas.
- Water from the Missouri River is being brought to Bottineau via a project, while a Burlington representative serves on the NDLC board.
- The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe filed a lawsuit in D.C. court seeking to shut down the Dakota Access oil pipeline crossing the Missouri River.
- Investopedia named Council Bluffs a best place to retire, noting its location on the Missouri River.
- Basin runoff is measured above Sioux City, Iowa.
- New housing developments are being planned along the Missouri River in the Great Falls area.
- NOAA reports river level changes on the Missouri River.
September 2026
7 events- Paddlers used Jefferson City and the Missouri River as a starting and destination point for a journey.
- A pipeline project operated by Energy Transfer crossed the Missouri River on September 18, 2026.
- Park University's flagship campus is located in Parkville, overlooking the Missouri River.
- Highway closure near the Missouri River in North Dakota due to terrorist fears.
- Work has been underway since January 1, 2026, concerning tribal land management across the Missouri River.
- Riek drove from Columbia to Jefferson City, crossing the Missouri River bridge, with local media coverage.
- A storm impacted South Dakota, with severe weather effects monitored along the Missouri River.
August 2026
13 events- Drought conditions are likely to persist or expand, with runoff being measured in the Missouri River Basin involving multiple states including South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, Colorado, and North Dakota.
- A company is using the Missouri River for transportation.
- Jesse Smith serves as the Mayor of North Kansas City, a municipality situated immediately north of the Missouri River.
- Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park, located in Wildwood, Missouri, was constructed using labor from the Works Progress Administration and the Civilian Conservation Corps.
- The Illinois River joins the Mississippi River system, with the Missouri River providing significant flow and Moline hosting a Corn Belt Ports meeting.
- North Dakota faces significant river flooding risk as homeowners are exposed to rising water levels from major rivers.
- The port authority in Jefferson City is currently exploring potential new locations for port development.
- Ames Construction has submitted a bid to undertake the replacement of a bridge spanning the Missouri River.
- NorthWestern Energy operates a dam on the Missouri River.
- Flooding events pressured road structures in Fremont County due to the ongoing Missouri River issues.
- Orman Dam is impounding water from the Cheyenne River, leading to severe flooding along the Missouri River in South Dakota.
- Flooding on the Missouri River caused damage to water treatment facilities.
- River management issues in Great Falls involving the Missouri River and a dam rehabilitation project are underway, affecting flows and park usage.
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July 2026
9 events- State sales tax funds are being used to support conservation efforts for the Missouri River.
- The 60th District's boundary now runs along the Missouri River.
- Department of Public Safety responded to record Missouri River flooding.
- The city of Sioux Falls, located in South Dakota, is noted for its potential use of the Missouri River for future water systems.
- Coyote management efforts, including decoy dog use, are being discussed along the Missouri and Milk River drainage.
- The southern end of the Tioga School District was flooded along the Missouri River on July 1, 2026.
- Belt Creek flows into the Missouri River.
- Levee breaches on the Missouri River are causing flooding near a city in Peru.
- Tiki Taco restaurant expands into the Northland community and north of the Missouri River, featuring Southern California influences.
June 2026
16 events- First Busey began providing commercial and retail banking services in Illinois, near the Missouri River and Villa Florida.
- NWS issued flash flooding warnings for Missouri due to major river level fluctuations on the Missouri River.
- Low runoff levels are affecting Fort Peck and Garrison reservoirs, with contributions from South Dakota, Nebraska, and North Dakota.
- The Missouri River flows through Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa, and Kansas, originating in Montana, with a bridge operating Nucleon Energy.
- Dam releases and interpretive work on the Missouri River are managed from Omaha.
- The Missouri River flows into the Mississippi River near St. Louis.
- EPA provided a WIFIA loan to improve water quality and protect the Missouri River.
- Water quality issues and proposed transmission line construction along the Missouri River in Iowa.
- The event utilizes the region's riverine landscape in Cedar County.
- Bloomfield, Nebraska, is located in the region influenced by the Missouri River.
- The Missouri River is being evaluated by a commission under US law to be considered a potential water source for the state of Missouri.
- Missouri and Nebraska are involved in a dispute over water use from the Missouri River, alongside discussions of SMR commercialization.
- The Missouri River flows through the Great Plains, a region that includes North Dakota.
- NWS monitored weather events near the Missouri River on June 14th.
- A race started in Kansas City on the Missouri River on July 8, 2025, with a checkpoint in Jefferson City, involving local businesses and infrastructure.
- Vermillion constructed wells near the Missouri River.