HUTCHINSON — For the first time in nearly six years, Kansas is officially considered drought-free.
The Hutchinson News reports the current U.S. Drought Monitor map of Kansas says no drought exists in the state for the first time since July 13, 2010.
One of the worst droughts in the state’s history began in the summer of 2010. The drought fluctuated but as late as April 12, 97 percent of Kansas showed some drought conditions.