Courier Journal -- Worries deepen as drought spreads. 10/19/08 The drought that has plagued the Deep South for more than a year is creeping north, and officials in multiple states are restricting outdoor burning in the face of water shortages and forest fire risks from falling leaves and tinder-dry conditions.
Kentucky Standard -- Moderate drought continues in Nelson County. 10/17/08 Farmers throughout the region are facing low crop yields and little forage area for livestock, due to very little rainfall since May.
Bowling Green Daily News -- Eastern Kentucky town calls on residents to conserve water. 10/17/08 Another eastern Kentucky community is calling on residents to conserve water amid a lingering drought.
KY Post -- Town urges residents to conserve water. 10/17/08 Another eastern Kentucky community is calling on residents to conserve water amid a lingering drought.
Herald Leader -- Southern drought creeping northward. 10/17/08 The drought that has plagued the Deep South for more than a year is creeping northward, and officials in multiple states are restricting outdoor burning in the face of water shortages and forest fire risks from falling leaves and tinder-dry conditions.
WKYT.com -- Why is there a drought? 10/17/08 I hear this question a lot: "Why is there a drought?" I also hear this statement a lot: "We really need some rain." We all share in the need for rain. So why is there a drought?
WKYT.com -- More water restrictions in eastern Kentucky. 10/17/08 Another eastern Kentucky community is calling on residents to conserve water amid a lingering drought.
KY Post -- Water donations flow for drought-stricken county. 10/16/08 Donations continue to flow into an eastern Kentucky county struggling with a severe water shortage.
Daily Independent -- Until it rains. 10/16/08 Here’s a surprise: The unusual weather Kentucky has been experiencing in recent weeks — both the extended drought and the higher than normal temperatures — has been blamed for the deaths of eight ducks at a lake near Nicholasville.
WKYT.com -- Staying cool, drought impacts. 10/16/08 To put it bluntly, I don't see a major warm up for the rest of the month. Cold air will dominate our weather pattern; even when it looks like things might warm up, it won't! Some good news? We have some rain in the forecast...but is it enough?
WKYT.com -- Truck full of water set to ease Magoffin County water woes. 10/16/08 Magoffin County officials are taking action to end the county's water crisis.
Daily Independent -- Burn ban instituted in Boyd, Greenup. 10/15/08 Officials are prohibiting outdoor burning in Boyd and Greenup counties because of forest fire danger.
Gleaner News -- State corn, bean yields are lagging. 10/15/08 About three-quarters of Kentucky's corn crop and one-third of its soybeans have been harvested, but the latest yield projections are less than was forecast a month ago.
WLEX18.com -- Water donations continue flowing in drought-stricken county. 10/15/08 Donations continue to flow into an eastern Kentucky county struggling with a severe water shortage.
Herald Leader -- News briefs from around Kentucky. 10/14/08 A small Appalachian county in Kentucky was coping with its third week of a severe water shortage by asking residents to conserve at the tap and seeking outside help.
Herald Leader -- Rain eases drought in Western Kentucky. 10/14/08 More than an inch and a half of rain last week moved parts of Western Kentucky and those south of Louisville from moderate drought to mild drought.
Gleaner News -- USDA raises corn, bean outlook. 10/11/08 The government increased its monthly crop forecast for this year's corn and soybean harvest due to wetter weather, potentially lowering commodity prices.
Herald Leader -- Ky. county stricken by water shortage getting help. 10/13/08 A small Appalachian county in Kentucky was coping with its third week of a severe water shortage by asking residents to conserve at the tap and seeking outside help.
Herald Leader -- Drought, economy bring fears of horse neglect. 10/12/08 Drought and turbulence in the economy might lead to increased reports of horse neglect in coming months, said the director of equine protection for The Humane Society of the United States.
WKYT.com -- Drought, economy heighten fears of horse neglect. 10/12/08 Drought and turbulence in the economy might lead to increased reports of horse neglect in coming months, said the director of equine protection for The Humane Society of the United States, reports the Lexington Herald-Leader in its Sunday edition.
WLEX18.com -- Governor declares water emergency. 10/12/08 Help is on the way for people in Magoffin County after Governor Steve Beshear orders a water supply emergency.
Herald Leader -- Magoffin County utility nearly out of water. 10/10/08 Gov. Steve Beshear declared a water supply emergency Friday for an eastern Kentucky county that's running out of water.
WKYT.com -- County is nearly out of water. 10/10/08 State emergency management officials have declared a water supply emergency in the eastern Kentucky county of Magoffin.
WKYT.com -- Rain a welcome site for Kentucky firefighters. 10/8/08 Wednesday morning's rain was a welcome sight to firefighters battling forest fires in several Kentucky counties.
WKYT.com -- Rain welcomed but drought conditions remain. 10/8/08 Much needed rain fell across the region Wednesday, with some areas receiving nearly an inch. Even though it was not significant amounts, some say they will take what they can get.
Gleaner News -- Nine-tenths of an inch of rain, most in two months. 10/8/08 More than nine-tenths of an inch of rain fell in Henderson on Tuesday and early Wednesday morning, the most in more than two months.
WKYT.com -- Magoffin County water shortage worsens. 10/8/08 Wednesday's rain did not help the drought situation or the Magoffin County water shortage. Magoffin County officials say their water shortage is getting worse. They say they only have a three or four day water supply left.
Herald Leader -- August, September driest since 1897. 10/6/08 Kentucky has just been through its driest August and September since 1897, but there could be rain as early as Tuesday night.
WKYT.com -- Drought conditions are giving farmers a tough time. 10/2/08 Many eastern Kentucky farmers are having a tough time keeping their livelihoods going these days, thanks to a long dry spell.
Jessamine Journal -- Officials keeping tabs on water supply. 10/1/08 It's been a long, hot summer, but according to Nicholasville Utilities Director Tom Calkins, the city's water supply is still holding out.
WLEX18.com -- Kentucky's September drought update. 10/1/08 September was a dry month across Kentucky. In fact drought conditions quickly worsened in our area due to the lack of rainfall and warmer temperatures. Most rainfall amounts for the month ran one to three inches below expected levels.
Herald Leader -- Drought is hurting crop yields. 9/30/08 A dry spell gripping Kentucky is cutting fall crop yields, causing at least one Appalachian county to ban outdoor watering and turning famed bluegrass pastures into brown stubble.
WKYT.com -- Farmers say drought is worst they've seen. 9/30/08 Milburn Tarter has weathered a lot of storms in his life. The great depression, the big tornado outbreak of 1972.
WKYT.com -- School officials help to conserve water. 9/29/08 Officials say the water shortage in Magoffin County is improving, but the district still only has enough water for two weeks.
WBKO -- No rain is no help for area farmers. 9/29/08 A prolonged dry spell across Kentucky is cutting into corn and soybean yields right here in the south-central part of the state.
WBKO -- Is Mammoth Cave's tourism affected by drought conditions? 9/29/08 Drought conditions continue to plague portions of the south central Kentucky.
Kentucky Standard -- Dry weather increases risk for grass fires. 9/29/08 In a seven-day period, the Bardstown-Nelson County Fire Department responded to six grass-related fires, many of which were in yards.
KY Post -- Most of Kentucky in drought. 9/29/08 A prolonged dry spell across Kentucky is cutting into corn and soybean yields and causing at least one county to put a strict ban on using water outdoors.
Bowling Green Daily News -- Kentucky agriculture struggles through drought. 9/29/08 A dry spell gripping Kentucky is cutting fall crop yields.
Herald Leader -- Kentucky agriculture struggles through drought. 9/29/08 A dry spell gripping Kentucky is cutting fall crop yields, causing at least one Appalachian county to ban outdoor watering and turning famed bluegrass pastures into brown stubble.
News-Enterprise -- Dry weather wilts crop yields. 9/29/08 An arid late summer exacted a toll on this area’s grain and forage crops.
News-Herald -- Rules of irrigation during drought. 9/29/08 All in all it has been a very forgiving season. Plenty of spring and early summer rain has, however, turned into a dry late summer. We are not in the throes of a severe drought but we are in the midst of some unfavorable conditions for newly planted trees, shrubs and perennials.
Spencer Magnet -- Crops, livestock suffering from dry spell. 9/29/08 Too little. Too late.
Springfield Sun -- Dry weather my have caused cornstalk deterioration. 9/29/08 Farmers should examine the condition of their cornstalks because this summer’s dry weather may have caused them to deteriorate in strength, said Chad Lee, grain crops extension specialist with the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture.
Courier Journal -- Weather batters Kentucky farmers for 2nd year. 9/28/08 After a record drought last year, Kentucky farm economists and crop specialists were optimistic, projecting record gross receipts for this year even if increased production costs wouldn't translate to a similar jump in profit.
Herald Leader -- Lexington bans outdoor burning. 9/27/08 Fayette County joined 23 other Kentucky counties Friday by declaring a ban on open burning because of dry conditions.
Murray Ledger and Times -- City, county are enforcing burn bans. 9/27/08 Dry conditions have prompted a ban to outdoor burning in 26 Kentucky counties, including Calloway.
WKYT.com -- Magoffin County facing water shortage. 9/27/08 Water supplies are dangerously low tonight for one part of the mountains.
State Journal -- The rain quit on us. 9/26/08 Franklin County's lack of significant rainfall this summer " part of a drought officials say the Bluegrass is experiencing " is taking its toll on farms and gardens.
WKYT.com -- Water shortage warning in effect for Magoffin County. 9/26/08 The Division of Water (DOW) has issued a water shortage warning for Magoffin County in eastern Kentucky due to critically low water levels in the Licking River.
WLEX18.com -- Water shortage warning issued for Magoffin County. 9/26/08 The Division of Water (DOW) has issued a water shortage warning for Magoffin County in eastern Kentucky due to critically low water levels in the Licking River.
Crittenden Press -- County bans outdoor burning. 9/25/08 Extended dry conditions, continued summertime temperatures and a busy day of firefighting have prompted local officials to enact a ban on all outdoor burning in Crittenden County until further notice. Judge-Executive Fred Brown made the proclamation Tuesday morning, just one day after volunteer firefighters responded to three brush fires in the county. The ban was issued out of concern for safety.
Herald Leader -- Everything but rain. 9/25/08 Lexington's first registered rain garden found itself the cause of celebration on Wednesday.
Herald Leader -- Lexington's dry summer dampened by rain. 9/25/08 Finally, some rain for our parched lawns and fields.
Courier Press -- Open burning bans continue for much of Tri-State. 9/23/08 An open burning ban continues for Evansville and areas near the city limits in Vanderburgh County, as well as in Posey County, Ind., and Henderson County, Ky., as the area awaits much-needed rainfall.
Herald Leader -- Central Kentucky flirting with moderate drought. 9/23/08 Nights perfect for sleeping, days drenched with sunshine, clear blue skies - Lexington has had just about all the nice weather it can stand.
WKYT.com -- Central Kentucky faces drought conditions. 9/22/08 There is a growing concern about the Fall forest fire season, which begins on October 1st.
Daily Independent -- Drought relief offered in Boyd. 9/22/08 Two years of drought have plagued Kentucky farmers, destroying crops and wreaking havoc on livestock grazing land.
KY Post -- Gov. Beshear seeks drought relief. 9/21/08 Gov. Steve Beshear on Friday asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide federal aid to drought-stricken farmers in Kentucky.
Herald Leader -- State requests federal drought relief for farmers. 9/20/08 Gov. Steve Beshear on Friday asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide federal aid to drought-stricken farmers in Kentucky.
Gleaner News -- Governor ask for federal drought relief. 9/20/08 Gov. Steve Beshear on Friday asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide federal aid to drought-stricken farmers in Kentucky.
WKYT.com -- Gov. Beshear requests USDA assistance for farmers affected by drought. 9/19/08 Governor Steve Beshear Friday sent a request to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer requesting that USDA disaster assistance be made available to farmers across the commonwealth due to crop losses resulting from widespread drought conditions that began in early 2008 and continue today.
Herald Leader -- Kentucky governor asks for federal drought relief. 9/19/08 Gov. Steve Beshear on Friday asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide federal aid to drought-stricken farmers in Kentucky.
Kentucky Post -- Most of Kentucky in drought. 9/17/08 A prolonged dry spell across Kentucky is cutting into corn and soybean yields and causing at least one county to put a strict ban on using water outdoors.
Herald Leader -- Bluegrass region settles into mild drought. 9/17/08 The remnants of Hurricane Ike brought lots of wind but no wet.
Kentucky Post -- Drought leads to new regulation of water use. 9/17/08 A prolonged dry spell across Kentucky is cutting into corn and soybean yields and causing at least one county to put a strict ban on using water outdoors.
WKYT.com -- Water treatment plant means less water restrictions. 9/17/08 Water restrictions in Knott County continue as wells run low and new sources for clean water are hard to find, but officials say by next summer, a moderate drought will not force cut backs in the county.
WKYT.com -- Local farmers, growers welcome rain. 9/9/08 After parts of Eastern Kentucky did not see rain for 25 days in the month of August,Tuesday's helped make up for the loss. Local growers say they are very happy their plants are getting a drink.
Gleaner News -- Farmers should examine their cornstalks. 9/4/08 Farmers should examine the condition of their cornstalks because this summer's dry weather may have caused them to deteriorate in strength, according to Chad Lee, grain crops extension specialist with the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture.
WKYT.com -- Still at risk for forest fires. 9/4/08 Forest fire season does not start for another few weeks, but forestry officials say despite the recent rain. There is still a risk for forest fires in the Eastern Kentucky Mountains.
WLEX18.com -- Kentucky August rain status. 9/1/08 For the first third of 2008, central Kentucky picked up a surplus of rain each month, but since then, rainfall amounts started to decrease again. Since May, monthly rainfall totals have been running at a deficit. For southeastern Kentucky, the situation is worse. With the exception of April, every month this year has seen a rainfall deficit.
WKYT.com -- Knott County calls for water restrictions. 8/22/08 A drought is creeping back into the mountains, causing some areas to limit water use. Many areas are seeing water levels 5 to 10 inches below normal, but some are feeling the drought more than others.
WKYT.com -- Drought affects farmers. 8/22/08 A drought returns to parts of Eastern Kentucky and farmers are trying to cope with the dry conditions for the second summer in a row.
WLEX18.com -- Kentucky drought status. 7/17/08 You know the saying here in Kentucky, "Wait a while and the weather will change." This statement generally refers to a shorter time span; however, it can also mean a longer one too. That has been the case over the past few months in Kentucky. In the past year, we've seen most of the state go from an extremely dry pattern to a soggier one. Now it appears we are heading back into a drier pattern.
WLEX18.com -- Man says he didn't neglect horses. 4/30/08 A Mason County man at the center of a horse abuse investigation says he is not guilty of abusing his horses, and that the recent drought is to blame.
WLEX18.com -- Drought/excess rain status. 4/23/08 You know the saying here in Kentucky, "Wait a while and the weather will change." This statement generally refers to a shorter time span; however, it can also mean a longer one. That has been the case over the past few months in Kentucky. We've seen most of the state go from an extremely dry pattern to a soggier one.
WLEX18.com -- Beshear unveils proposal to help farmers hurt by drought. 3/13/07 Gov. Steve Beshear today unveiled an $8.15 million initiative to help farmers whose crops were damaged by severe weather conditions last year - the late freeze last spring and extensive drought throughout the summer and fall.
