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Drought conditions persist in northeastern Wyoming

GILLETTE (AP) — Drought conditions are persisting in portions of northeastern Wyoming and western South Dakota.

The National Weather Service in Rapid City, South Dakota, issued a recent drought update saying that the region has seen months of warmer-than-average temperatures combined with dry conditions.

The Gillette News Record reported that agency hydrologist Melissa Smith said some areas have s...