Us Drought News Today

(Springfield-jm) – A federal judge is preparing to hear oral arguments in a challenge to Illinois’ looming gun ban registry. Plaintiffs are looking to delay the January 1 deadline to regi...

Cherkauer says theres a misconception about how the LEAP Project will be pumping the water. The water wont come directly come from the aquifer itself but rather the river.

A persistent drought has dried up some of the region’s water supply. Click to read more. Drought is a state of prolonged periods of dry conditions and lack of precipitation, such as rainfall or snow.

Southwest Colorado may finally experience the monsoonal moisture it’s been lacking, as precipitation is anticipated in this week’s forecast. National Weather Service Meteorologist David Byers said tha...

There's a chance of a few t'storms tonight. Recent rain hasn't helped much with the US Drought Monitor locally.

(Springfield-jm) – State and local police are kicking off the “Click it or Ticket” campaign for the Memorial Day holiday. The public can expect to see beefed up patrols looking for ...

A new report outlines competing plans for how seven Western states and tribes reliant on the dwindling water supply from the Colorado River should cut their use.

A new report outlines competing plans for how seven Western states and tribes reliant on the dwindling water supply from the Colorado River should cut their use.

The Utah ghost town was once inhabited in the 19th century until the US government decided to make it as a water reservoir. Click to read more.

The Colorado River has been drying up because of chronic overuse combined with a historic drought.