Dozens Euthanized as City Shelter Reaches Capacity
On the last Friday in June the Garden City Finney County Animal Shelter euthanized 30 dogs to free space for new arrivals after a surge of abandonments. Shelter staff and the Humane Society cite ongoing overcrowding since the February 2010 opening of the $700,000 facility at 124 Fleming St. with capacity for 60 dogs and 40 cats.
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Gas prices drop for Fourth of July weekend across state
AAA reports 39 million Americans expected to travel 50 miles or more as gas prices fall or hold steady. In Garden City the regular unleaded averaged 3.495 per gallon, with some stations at 3.399, while Liberal 3.46, Dodge City 3.41, Sublette 3.62, Scott City 3.43, Syracuse 3.56. State average 3.42. Sedgwick 3.18 low, Hays 3.79 high. Local impact on businesses noted on page D.
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Drought Targets Fourth of July Festivities in Kansas
Ongoing drought and scarce rain dampen Fourth of July plans in southwest Kansas counties. Officials note 42 percent of normal rainfall with entrenched hot, dry patterns. Gov. Brownback declares Stanton Morton and Stevens counties in drought emergency as conditions threaten soil moisture and stream flow.
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Garden City seeks Dodge City air support for regional jet plan
Garden City officials plan to ask neighboring Dodge City to join a letter urging a regional western Kansas air service at Garden City Regional Airport. They propose consolidating Essential Air Service subsidies during a two year test to evaluate viability, as American Eagle bids to replace current EAS provider Great Lakes Aviation.
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Market prices at Garden City Co op grain quotes
Grain prices at Garden City Co op show Wheat at 6.56 per bushel likely, Corn around 5.97, Soybeans at 12.33. The brief listing covers Wheat Corn and Soybeans with implied price points and notations.
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Weather Forecast Today Mostly Sunny and Very Warm
The forecast calls for mostly sunny skies with a breezy, warm day. Temperatures will reach around 102 degrees with a low near 67, and details are continued on page A8.
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