Residents who habitually violate Junction City’s prohibited animal ordinance will see increased penalties beginning May 1.

The licensing process for general contractors in Junction City has not been followed by many in recent years, according to city officials, who discussed efforts to address the issue Tuesday night.

Geary County commissioners approved an agreement with Acorns Resort during Monday’s meeting. The agreement grants the resort a temporary special events permit for the sale and consumption of alcohol during its upcoming concert series.

A new license fee for private trash haulers working in Junction City will go into effect this summer.

Junction City officials increased the amount for the 2018 Street Maintenance project, Tuesday, June 19. 

TOPEKA —  Gov. Sam Brownback isn’t committing to staying in that job through the end of the legislative session this spring.

Though the unemployment rate increased in October, the rate continued a familiar trend of decreasing in November. 

All Geary County offices will be closed Nov. 24 and Nov. 25 in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday. The only exception will be the Transfer Station, which will be open for regular hours Nov. 25 and Nov. 26. Regular hours for all offices will resume Nov. 28. 

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran will give the keynote address at the Junction City Rotary Club meeting Tuesday. 

In Tuesday’s election, Republican Dave Baker beat Democrat Laura Blevins in the race for State Representative of the 68th District by a comfortable margin of about 62 percent.

The 2016 election has officially wrapped up, at least for Geary County.

The 2016 election has officially wrapped up, at least for Geary County.

AZUSA, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say one person is dead and three are injured following reports of a shooting near a Los Angeles-area polling site.

As the sewer extension on South Spring Valley Road is close to completion, city staff discussed during Tuesday’s City Commission meeting a timetable in which residents in the Spring Valley Road area within city limits would be required to attach their homes to the sewer line. 

City administrators agreed Tuesday to look at bids for replacing a 12-inch water line and installing a primary service line for lighting along the new Helland Park trail project. 

With such a ferocious race for the presidency taking place this election season, it’s sometimes hard to pull your eyes from the television (or computer screen, as the case may be) and focus on state-level races.

It’s important to stay informed and up-to-date on county and city politics. This is why the Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce held a candidate forum at the C.L Hoover Opera House recently.

It’s a clash of youth versus experience in the race between Krista Blaisdell and Chris Biggs. In roughly two weeks one of them will be the Geary County Attorney. The current incumbent, Steven Opat, has chosen not to run for re-election, but Biggs won’t be a newcomer to the position if he is …

With an Army base right next door, Junction City needs an active Military Affairs Council — which it has.

After some discussion, Junction City Commissioners approved awarding the contract for installing carpet tiles at the Junction City Police Department building to Ben Kitchens Painting Co. at Tuesday’s City Commission meeting. 

Spending 10 days at the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson was certainly worth it — at least that’s what members of the Geary County Convention and Visitors Bureau say. 

Geary County Commissioners will be recognizing employees for service milestones attained during 2016 at a ceremony Sept. 19 beginning at 3 p.m.

Lydia Kautz

The Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce has experienced a certain amount of turmoil for the past few months, partly owing to a question on the county’s part about whether or not it should remain consolidated.

The Board of Directors for the Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce has been experiencing an issue with chronic absenteeism lately. A member of the board has exceeded their number of excused absences as of the board’s July 27 meeting.

JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Today Donald Trump will call for a new ideological test for admission to the United States, vetting applicants on their stance on issues like religious freedom, gender equality and gay rights. The policy would represent a significant shift in how the U.S. manages ent…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s running mate Mike Pence endorsed House Speaker Paul Ryan in his primary fight Wednesday, in Pence’s latest break in position from the billionaire businessman.

The August primary is coming up and all Kansans have to do is look in their mailboxes to see the campaign is in full swing. 

Four Congressmen — including current Congressman Tim Huelskamp — will appear at a town hall meeting from noon to 1 p.m. Monday at the American Legion in Junction City.