The USDA says the American soybean crop condition is lagging behind where it was last year.
Details on that and more in today's midday ag news report:
[audio mp3="http://blackburnnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/AUG-4-CKNX-M-F-NEWS.mp3"][/audio]
Read More Local Stories
Tornado confirmed near Glencoe
2 hours agoThe Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP) says a supercell tornado touched down near Glencoe on Thursday, June 25.
CK implementing new policies to help curb copper and metal theft
2 hours agoOne way the municipality is fighting back is having police approve purchases of manhole covers, guard rails, street signs, storm grates, and other municipal infrastructure items.
Chatham-Kent Beyond the Headlines episode 1: Michael Duben
2 hours agoOn this premiere episode, host Jaryn Vecchio speaks to Michael Duben, the Chief Administrative Officer for the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.
Scoreboard, June 26
3 hours agoThe Toronto Blue Jays dropped their third in a row Thursday, 6-5 to the visiting Texas Rangers, and the Detroit Tigers suffered a 2-1 loss to Houston.
Ontario offers a week of free fishing to celebrate nation's birthday
3 hours agoThe week-long celebration starts on Saturday and continues to next Friday.
UPDATE: Severe thunderstorms moving out late Thursday
10 hours agoEnvironment Canada said Thursday night that severe thunderstorms were moving further east after rain and high winds affected portions of the region.