U.S. Drought Predictions For July as New Map Released

The latest U.S. Drought Monitor map has been released, detailing the current drought conditions across the country as it enters July. Separately, the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department provided video footage from Friday, June 26, 2026. The recording shows officers loading fireworks discovered inside a vacant home into a trailer. These reports cover the current environmental outlook for the United States and specific law enforcement actions involving hazardous materials in St. Louis.