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Https://youtu.be/siO-zS87N2M The combination of war in Ukraine's grain basket, and heat domes settled over key grain producing regions around the world is raising the specter of climate related food shortages much earlier than most observers would have expected. AP: Well before it was warm enough to plant seedlings in the ground, farmer Micah Barritt began…

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Harvesters are battling nature as America's Midwest breadbasket faces difficult times after a massive drought.

The city of Lawrence declares itself a safe haven for LGBTQ+ residents... the legal battle continues over transgender issues at the state level... and the jackpots climb higher in the Powerball and Mega Millions lottery games. Find more headlines here.

More people are calling 988, the nationwide number for suicide prevention, and the Lawrence office that helps field calls has been busy... authorities identify the 2-year-old who drown at a state park... and the Powerball jackpot climbs to $1 billion. These headlines and more... here.

Dryness in the Great Plains began spreading east this year, affecting much of the Midwest and endangering crops, livestock and river transportation. Recent rains have been a god-send, but will it be enough to loosen the years-long drought?

Dryness in the Great Plains began spreading east this year, affecting much of the Midwest and endangering crops, livestock and river shipping. Recent rains have been a god-send, but will it be enough to loosen the years-long drought?