AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Junction City Kansas. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/junction-city-ks 144 69 https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/junction-city-ks https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Thu, 01 Jan 2026 05:09:36 -0600 Join us for the Junction City Freedom Fest. Schedule of Events July 2, 2025 5:00 PM - Vendors Open 6:00 PM - Beer Garden Opens 6:00 PM - Carnival https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/junction-city-freedom-fest-2025-31746823-junction-city-ks.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/junction-city-freedom-fest-2025-31746823-junction-city-ks.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 Activities: Live Music Cultural performances Workshops -Food contests open Mic Kids Zone Raffle Cultural games Vendor Expo Street Performances https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/harmony-fest-2024-31685010-junction-city-ks.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/harmony-fest-2024-31685010-junction-city-ks.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 Schedule Of Events: July 3,2024 5:00 PM - Vendors Open 6:00 PM - Beer Garden Opens 6:00 PM - Carnival Opens 6:50 PM - Downtown BINGO Card Carnival https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/freedom-fest-2024-31675335-junction-city-ks.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/freedom-fest-2024-31675335-junction-city-ks.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 In response to the 60th Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, Kansas Democratic Party Chair Repass released the following statement: “For 60 https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/kansas-democratic-party-statement-on-the-60th-anniversary-of-medicare-and-medicaid-31761813-topeka-ks.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/kansas-democratic-party-statement-on-the-60th-anniversary-of-medicare-and-medicaid-31761813-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced Tuesday $25 million for 30 projects to improve intersections and roads across the state. The projects https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kelly-announces-25m-for-road-improvement-projects-across-kansas-31760563-topeka-ks.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kelly-announces-25m-for-road-improvement-projects-across-kansas-31760563-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly on Friday joined Kansas legislators, disability advocates, and stakeholders to celebrate the 35th anniversary https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kelly-celebrates-35th-anniversary-of-the-americans-with-disabilities-act-31760562-topeka-ks.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kelly-celebrates-35th-anniversary-of-the-americans-with-disabilities-act-31760562-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 The Kansas GOP Awards Committee knows that volunteers are the backbone of the Republican Party but often go unrecognized. Now, YOU can help show our https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/nominate-a-republican-for-the-boyd-volunteer-of-the-year-award-31759794-topeka-ks.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/nominate-a-republican-for-the-boyd-volunteer-of-the-year-award-31759794-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 Running for governor isn’t for the faint of heart or the underfunded. It takes stamina, strategy, staff, travel, door-knocking, message https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/how-much-does-it-cost-to-run-for-governor-in-kansas-31759795-topeka-ks.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/how-much-does-it-cost-to-run-for-governor-in-kansas-31759795-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced Wednesday that President Donald Trump has granted her June 17 request for a federal disaster https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/president-trump-approves-request-for-major-presidential-disaster-declaration-31760561-topeka-ks.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/president-trump-approves-request-for-major-presidential-disaster-declaration-31760561-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 In response to Ethan Corson announcing he will run for Kansas Governor, Kansas GOP Chair Danedri Herbert issued the following statement: “Ethan https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/kansas-gop-chair-issues-statement-on-ethan-corson-entering-governors-race-31759793-topeka-ks.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/kansas-gop-chair-issues-statement-on-ethan-corson-entering-governors-race-31759793-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 Governor Kelly Stands up for Public Education, Demands Release of $45 Million for Kansas Students TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly on Thursday https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kelly-17-governors-demand-trump-administration-release-68-billion-in-withheld-education-funding-31758605-topeka-ks.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kelly-17-governors-demand-trump-administration-release-68-billion-in-withheld-education-funding-31758605-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 TOPEKA - New polling from Morning Consult found that an overwhelming majority of Kansans - 60 percent - approve of Governor Laura Kelly’s https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/new-poll-60-of-kansans-approve-of-gov-laura-kellys-job-performance-31760018-topeka-ks.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/new-poll-60-of-kansans-approve-of-gov-laura-kellys-job-performance-31760018-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 The Kansas Democratic Party calls on Kansas Republicans in the legislature to condemn the $43M cuts to Kansas education The sudden cut of $43 million https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/kansas-democratic-party-calls-on-republicans-to-condemn-trumps-education-cuts-31760019-topeka-ks.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/kansas-democratic-party-calls-on-republicans-to-condemn-trumps-education-cuts-31760019-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly on Monday proclaimed Panasonic Day across the State of Kansas in honor of the grand opening of Panasonic https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kelly-proclaims-panasonic-day-in-kansas-31758604-topeka-ks.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kelly-proclaims-panasonic-day-in-kansas-31758604-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly and Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland along with many federal and state dignitaries https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kelly-celebrates-grand-opening-of-panasonic-ev-battery-manufacturing-facility-in-de-soto-31758603-topeka-ks.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kelly-celebrates-grand-opening-of-panasonic-ev-battery-manufacturing-facility-in-de-soto-31758603-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600