Historic Tunnel Network Under Review
The City Planning Department has approved a structural survey of the old service tunnels beneath downtown Junction City. The tunnels, originally constructed in the early 1900s for steam and telephone lines, have long been closed to the public. Councilman Heller…
Power Outages Sweep Industrial District
Several businesses in Junction City’s Industrial District lost power Tuesday night after what the electric company described as a “localized grid surge.” The outage, which began around 2:15 A.M., lasted less than ten minutes but affected nearly two dozen properties….
Third Missing Person Reported in Southside Neighborhood
Junction City Police are investigating the third missing person case reported this month from the Southside neighborhood. Thirty-two-year-old Michael Reed was last seen leaving his shift at the Steelmark Foundry around midnight. Authorities have not confirmed a link between Reed’s…
Mayor Valenti Announces Downtown Revitalization Project
Mayor Cassandra Valenti held a press conference this week outlining the next phase of Junction City’s Downtown Revitalization Project. The initiative will focus on repairing historic facades, improving street lighting, and offering tax incentives to encourage new business development along…
