Drought conditions plague the region.
Well…the good news is that much of the area got much needed rainfall. Unfortunately, many locations received less than a quarter inch, which will have little impact on improving the ongoing drought. pic.twitter.com/DCnLs0LxTH
— NWS Kansas City (@NWSKansasCity) July 15, 2018
Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas did an interview ahead of the U.S. meeting with Russia.
I hope the president makes clear to Putin that sanctions against Russia will be lifted only if their behavior changes & that our NATO alliance is strong as we work together against Russian attempts to undermine world stability. My interview w/ @BillHemmer on @SpecialReport: pic.twitter.com/Y47Sf3oKiT
— Senator Jerry Moran (@JerryMoran) July 16, 2018
The Kansas City Royals are 27-68.
It’s official: The Royals complete the worst first half of a season in team historyhttps://t.co/B5DJ7anmxP
— Jeff Rosen (@jeff_rosen88) July 16, 2018
Farmers and farm groups continue to evaluate the effects of trade policy.
Per-bushel soybean prices have fallen 19 percent since early May to a 10-year low and corn is down more than 15 percent. At current prices, most farmers lose money on corn, soybeans and pigs.
U.S. pork producers stand to lose more than $2 billion per year.
“That means less income for pork producers and, ultimately, some of them going out of business,” said Jim Heimerl, a pig farmer from Johnstown, Ohio, and president of the National Pork Producers Council.
Topeka Capital Journal has the story on an art project in honor one of the biggest legal cases in Kansas history.
A community effort: How years of planning unfolded to create #Topeka‘s largest, most inclusive mural at #BrownvBoardhttps://t.co/dukDCRm2iH
— CJOnline (@CJOnline) July 16, 2018
Temperatures are approaching historic levels in the region.
We may be able to give the counter a break on Tuesday and Wednesday but KC has been piling up those 90+ degree days…this year has been 5th most on the 130-year record through 7/14! pic.twitter.com/E1Hxl85ZSP
— NWS Kansas City (@NWSKansasCity) July 16, 2018
On a related note:
More than 20 children have lost their lives so far this year as a result of #heatstroke from being left in a car. Please remember to #lookbeforeyoulock #checkforbaby #HeatstrokeKills pic.twitter.com/pTljOh4orC
— KDOT (@KDOTHQ) July 16, 2018
On a lighter note:
Spotted in St. Joseph, MO. pic.twitter.com/t8i15SHuZU
— Dr. Annette Laing (@AnnetteLaing1) July 16, 2018
The Brief is a daily roundup from St. Joe Post and around the web. The Associated Press contributed to this report.