Drought grips Kansas as historic heat and dryness persist
Kansas faces exceptional drought across nearly 10 percent of the state with about 70 percent in some drought form. Farmers report near zero dryland wheat harvests and half of irrigated corn circles abandoned to save the rest. Officials warn drought could match the 1930s if conditions persist, as record heat continues and rainfall remains scarce.
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Weather storms bring strong winds and heavy rain
Storms tracked near Mile Marker 56 on Highway 160 north of Johnson City with gusts reaching 60 to 62 mph in Ulysses and Deerfield. Rain concentrated in Hamilton County from Syracuse to Scott City, with 0.75 to 1.69 inches, the 1.69 inches falling 11 miles northwest of Scott City. More rain likely tonight with a 30 to 40 percent chance, but daytime highs remain near 100 in southwest Kansas. Fire warnings persisted across Greeley to Gray counties as a stationary front kept thunderstorms possible this afternoon and evening.
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Kearny County Fair Builds Youth Involvement Despite Size
The Kearny County Fair emphasizes kid friendly events with contests for peanut brittle pickles and relishes and a free barbecue on Thursday sponsored partly by the county. The fair began July 15 with a rodeo and runs through a week of activities including ranch rodeos bingo pet show a small carnival turtle races and a kiddie tractor pull. Corrine Gugelmeyer notes the small fair allows closer attention to each child and tailoring programs to needs while maintaining a strong community focus.
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Kearny County
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Lakin
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Water summit aims to curb use of Ogallala aquifer
Kansas officials gather over 300 attendees to discuss water rights reform and ending the use it or lose it rule. Senator Brownback promotes a series of summits to conserve the Ogallala and extend its life, urging legislators to hear ideas from water rights holders.
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