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Updated: Mon Jul 23, 2012 5:47 PM
The weather is forcing changes at food pantries and markets as produce products take a hit from the drought.
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Updated: Mon Jul 23, 2012 5:45 PM
You likely just got or are about to get an unpleasant but not unexpected surprise: your electric bill. But this year, there will be no help from the state of Kentucky for high energy bills.
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Updated: Tue Jun 18, 2013 6:02 PM
Aside from a very small chance of an isolated shower or storm tonight, it's time to dry out for a few days. Along with plentiful sunshine over the next several days, we'll see a grad
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Updated: Fri Jul 20, 2012 6:07 PM
NASA satellites have become vital in tracking drought, floods and fire. We spoke with NASA scientist Jim Irons about what information those satellites in space provide us when disaster strikes here.
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Updated: Fri Jul 20, 2012 5:46 PM
While most crops are withered and dried up under the extreme heat and drought conditions, there are a few people who are set up for a early and successful harvest.
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Updated: Wed Jul 18, 2012 4:31 PM
The Obama administration is calling on Congress to provide assistance to farmers suffering from the worst drought in 25 years. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says three-fifths of the U.S. land mass and much of the country's corn and soybean crops are affected by the lack of rain.
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Updated: Tue Jul 17, 2012 6:02 PM
Green thumb or not, many of us turn to the soil for that summer garden. But with our area facing an unprecedented drought, some of those vegetables will be bowing out this year.
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Updated: Fri Jul 13, 2012 6:11 PM
What started as a plan at the beginning of the week has turned into action in Lyon County as farmers deal with the drought.
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Updated: Fri Jul 13, 2012 2:58 PM
Exceptional isn't a good thing, when it comes to drought.
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Updated: Thu Jul 12, 2012 6:54 PM
LeCows Dairy Farm in McCracken County almost closed but now another option will help them feed their cows.
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Updated: Fri Aug 10, 2012 5:53 AM
Extreme drought conditions bring on burn bans in the Local 6 region. See this page for a complete list.
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Updated: Thu Jul 12, 2012 6:27 PM
Farmers now have access to benefits like low-interest loans in the wake of a devastating drought. But not all farmers are looking for the help just yet. Some are hoping to save their crops.
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Updated: Wed Jul 11, 2012 3:14 PM
Even better rain chances on the way!
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Updated: Mon Jul 9, 2012 6:45 PM
Area farmers tell Local 6 Sunday's rain is not having an impact on their crops. Many have to harvest early because of the heat.
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Updated: Mon Jul 9, 2012 5:47 PM
Maple syrup farmers are just the latest group of people to be added to the list of people affected by the heat.
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Updated: Thu Jul 5, 2012 3:07 PM
If you need a place to cool down during the triple digit heat, there are a number of places opening up around the region.
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Updated: Mon Jul 2, 2012 5:53 PM
Strong winds caused lots of damage Sunday afternoon in Franklin County, Illinois. The surprise storm blew in quickly and ripped portions of a roof right off Christopher Elementary School.
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Updated: Mon Jul 2, 2012 5:46 PM
To deal with the heat, some businesses are shutting down or changing hours, and some are completely changing their procedures.
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Updated: Mon Jul 2, 2012 3:32 PM
Prices for grains and soybeans continue to climb as crops wilt in summer heat across the nation's farmland. Prices are surging on expectations that the hot, dry weather will cut supplies after the harvest. At the same time, global demand remains strong.
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Updated: Fri Jun 29, 2012 6:16 PM
A mother and her son take to the streets in Paducah to deliver water to those in need.
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