Garden City Regional Airport to Provide Regional Jet Service to Dallas/Fort Worth

November 14, 2011- Today marks the birth of regional commercial jet service in Southwest Kansas as the U.S Department of Transportation has issued a finalized order to select American Eagle Airlines as the federally... Read on...

Giraffe Encounters!

The Lee Richardson Zoo is now offering public giraffe feedings on Saturdays & Sundays throughout the summer. From 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm, weather permitting and giraffes willing, guests will be able to purchase “keeper approved”... Read on...

Blues At the Zoo Returns!

Blues at the Zoo featuring the band The Nighthawks is quickly becoming a traditional summer event in Garden City, and just one month from today, you’ll have a chance to enjoy this fun concert once again! This fabulous blues... Read on...

Zoo Edventures Registration Open

Kids, would you like to get the inside scoop on zoo animals? Do you want to experience a jungle safari in your own back yard?

Parents, are you looking for a fun way to get your children active and out of the house? ... Read on...

Birds Return to Aviary

The Marie Osterbuhr Aviary at the Lee Richardson Zoo is once again alive with a variety of birds as zoo staff recently released birds back into the exhibit from their winter holding areas. Typically the tropical residents... Read on...

Swimming Lessons

Ariel, the North American river otter, is a wonderfully protective mother. For the past few weeks she has been teaching her pups to swim. But being a good protective mama, she seemed determined not to anybody watch. You... Read on...

New Snow Leopard on Display

Kalmali, a young snow leopard born at the Albuquerque Biological Park in July 2011 arrived at Lee Richardson Zoo April 6th, and began exploring his new home in Wild Asia April 9th. As he adjusts to his new surroundings, the... Read on...

Otterly Adorable

“Otterly” adorable is how zoo staff describes our first babies of the year! Although still too young to make a public appearance, the Lee Richardson Zoo is excited to announce the birth of three otter pups. The trio was born... Read on...

Tuya the Bactrian camel moves to new home.

A young Bactrian camel born at Lee Richardson Zoo in March 2012 departed early morning Monday, March 11th on a trailer bound for her new home in Des Moines, Iowa. Staff from the Blank Park Zoo traveled to Garden City to... Read on...

Endangered Addax Born at Lee Richardson Zoo

Lee Richardson Zoo welcomed a male addax calf the morning of February 13th, 2013. The healthy fifteen pound male was born to the zoo’s breeding pair, Joy and Moe, who are both on breeding loan to LRZ. Although the baby was... Read on...

Cat Canyon On the Way!

Thanks to a strong base of community support the Cat Canyon exhibit project has finally began construction. Cat Canyon has been on the horizon for many years, initially just as a thought or sketch on a master plan, then as a... Read on...

Bypass open; ribbon cutting to be held May 17

A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, May 17 to celebrate the reopening of the US50/83/400 Bypass and the Schulman Avenue Intersection.

The Bypass was reopened to traffic Monday, May 13. However, the... Read on...

Bypass to reopen May 13

Reconstruction and widening of US-50/83/400 (the Bypass) from Fulton Street to Kansas Avenue is in the final stage. On Monday, May 13, the Bypass will be reopened to traffic. However, the northbound off-ramp is still under... Read on...

Main Street construction enters last phase

Reconstruction of Main Street between Fulton and Maple Streets is entering its last phase. On May 6, construction from the railroad tracks to Fulton Street was switched to the outside lanes. Traffic is now being carried in... Read on...

Bypass to close for reconstruction

Reconstruction and widening of US-50/83/400 (the Bypass) from Fulton Street to Kansas Avenue is underway. Closure of the Bypass to traffic was effective Wednesday, January 16. While various detour routes exist, the signed... Read on...

City to utilize Emergency Snow Routes this winter

In preparation for winter weather, modifications were made this fall to the City’s Snow and Ice Plan. Among them is the enforcement of Emergency Snow Routes.

During a snowstorm, when there are two inches of accumulation... Read on...

Main Street reconstruction to begin 10/22

Reconstruction of Main Street from Fulton Street to Maple Street will begin October 22.

J-A-G Construction Company, Dodge City, will complete this project. The project will replace the existing asphalt over brick over... Read on...

Cat Canyon On the Way!

Thanks to a strong base of community support the Cat Canyon exhibit project has finally began construction. Cat Canyon has been on the horizon for many years, initially just as a thought or sketch on a master plan, then as a... Read on...

Online Utility Bill Payment Now Available

Garden City residents are now able to enjoy the convenience of paying utility bills online.

At the request of Garden City residents, staff in the City’s service and finance department has been working to make online bill... Read on...

Things to Know about Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

Finney County Health Department
919 Zerr
Garden City, Kansas 67846
 
PERTUSSIS (WHOOPING COUGH) – Things you need to know!
 
What is Pertussis?
Also known as whooping cough and is very contagious disease.  It can... Read on...

Cat Canyon On the Way!

Thanks to a strong base of community support the Cat Canyon exhibit project has finally began construction. Cat Canyon has been on the horizon for many years, initially just as a thought or sketch on a master plan, then as a... Read on...

Mosquito Program designed to eliminate summer pests

Mosquitoes become more of a problem as we move into the heart of summer. That’s why the City developed a three phase Mosquito Program.

The first is through the application of a chemical that acts as a mosquito growth... Read on...

Household Hazardous Waste Facility Now Open

The Garden City Household Hazardous Waste Facility, located at 206 Isabel Ave., opened Tuesday, Dec. 20.

The Household Hazardous Waste Facility is the first city-owned HHW facility in the state. Construction has been... Read on...

Garden City Regional Airport to Provide Regional Jet Service to Dallas/Fort Worth

November 14, 2011- Today marks the birth of regional commercial jet service in Southwest Kansas as the U.S Department of Transportation has issued a finalized order to select American Eagle Airlines as the federally... Read on...

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Bypass to close for reconstruction

Reconstruction and widening of US-50/83/400 (the Bypass) from Fulton Street to Kansas Avenue will begin next week. On Monday, January 14, crews will begin setting up traffic control for the construction project on the Bypass... Read on...

City to utilize Emergency Snow Routes this winter

In preparation for winter weather, modifications were made this fall to the City’s Snow and Ice Plan. Among them is the enforcement of Emergency Snow Routes.

During a snowstorm, when there are two inches of accumulation... Read on...

Mosquito Program designed to eliminate summer pests

Mosquitoes become more of a problem as we move into the heart of summer. That’s why the City developed a three phase Mosquito Program.

The first is through the application of a chemical that acts as a mosquito growth... Read on...

Household Hazardous Waste Facility Now Open

The Garden City Household Hazardous Waste Facility, located at 206 Isabel Ave., opened Tuesday, Dec. 20.

The Household Hazardous Waste Facility is the first city-owned HHW facility in the state. Construction has been... Read on...