Press Release / photo courtesy of Matt Hoover, Geary County Schools USD 475 Director of Communications Junction City High School senior Migyelle Buentipo Ganuelas recently placed top 30 in the world at the 2026 HOSA’s International Leadership Conference for Future Health Professionals in Indianapolis, Ind. Ganuelas competed in Healthy Living and advanced to the finals, making […]

Press Release / photos provided by Matt Hoover, Geary County Schools USD 475 Director of Communications Junction City Middle School and Fort Riley Middle School are proud to introduce refreshed school logos that will debut during the 2026-27 school year. The redesigned logos maintain the familiar colors and key elements that have long represented each school […]

A Junction City man was arrested late Wednesday after allegedly leading law enforcement on a pursuit while committing multiple traffic violations. Justin Ryan Kendrick, 29, of Junction City, was arrested just before 11 p.m. June 24 in the 1000 block of Grant Avenue. According to the Geary County Sheriff’s Office, Kendrick was arrested on charges [...] The post Police arrest Junction City man on fleeing, reckless driving charges appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

Press Release Geary County Historical Society has been awarded a grant from Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area (FFNHA) to support a new exhibit that focuses on Geary County residents. The project is expected to be completed by August 1, 2026 with an exhibit opening from 1:00-3:30pm. Titled “Portrait of a County”, the project will focus […]

A Junction City man was arrested Wednesday morning on multiple felony charges involving an alleged child victim, according to Geary County authorities. Brandon Bryant Ingram Jr., 39, of Junction City, was arrested just before 9 a.m. June 24 at the Geary County District Court on charges of aggravated indecent liberties with a child, indecent solicitation [...] The post Junction City man arrested on child sex crime charges in Geary County appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

Press Release Representatives from Geary County Schools USD 475 and Pawnee Mental Health recently showcased their collaborative efforts to support student mental health and well-being during the 2026 Kansas Technical Assistance System Network School Mental Health Showcase in Overland Park. The event brought together educators, mental health professionals and school leaders from across Kansas to […]

by Shea Smith / photo courtesy of Canva Geary County USD 475 will continue its virtual school program in the 2026–2027 school year, serving K–12 students across the district. Kate Stewart, Director of Secondary Education at USD 475, said that this is the second year of the program, serving local and military students. “It is […]

Press Release / photo courtesy of KDOT website Traffic changes will go into effect at the K-18/I-70 interchange in Geary County beginning the week of June 22 due to construction. Traffic on eastbound and westbound K-18 will be reduced to one 12-foot lane for median construction with a shoulder closure continuing north about half a […]

Press Release The Geary County Schools USD 475 Communications Department received three national honors Wednesday from the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA), earning two Awards of Excellence and one Award of Merit for its storytelling and communications efforts during the 2025-26 school year. The NSPRA’s Publications and Digital Media Excellence Awards recognize outstanding tactical […]

by Shea Smith / photo courtesy of Canva The Geary County Convention and Visitors Bureau is seeking public input through a survey as it develops a campaign aimed at promoting Geary County and Junction City. Samuel Adams, the marketing specialist leading the campaign, said that public participation is a key component to the effort.  “We […]