Kansas is now drought-free for the first time since April 2011, the state said Friday.
All counties are now free of drought, Gov. Sam Brownback’s office said. In response to the development, Brownback made the drought-free designation official in an executive order.
Kansas has actually been drought-free since the week of May 17, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor, though Brownback didn't make an official declaration until Thursday.
“We are thankful the recent rains helped remove all counties from a drought ...