Environment

An excessive heat warning for the region has been extended yet again, and is now in effect until 7 pm Saturday. 

Dry conditions in Illinois have meant headaches for many farmers in the state, but not those growing peaches.  

Problems with the contractor have stalled construction of the new Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge headquarters and visitor center in Paris.

Kentucky’s Division of Water is asking residents using private wells for drinking water to participate in a study to determine whether domestic wells are being affected by human-influenced pollution or events of nature. 

The combination of high heat and inconsistent rainfall is hurting many crops in Kentucky including one of the more recent additions to the state’s agriculture industry.