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Thomas County Sheriff's Office Warns of Scam
The Thomas County Sheriff's Office has come out and warned of a recurring scam in the area.
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Power Outage Scheduled in Colby on Thursday, May 28th
On Thursday, May 28, 2026 the Electric Department will have a scheduled power outage. The area affected by this outage is mainly the downtown and residential areas from College Dr North to as far as the ball fields on 10th St.
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New Round of HEAL Funding to Assist 15 Rural Communities; McDonald Included
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the Kansas Department of Commerce awarded over $1.3 million in Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) grant funding to support 15 building renovation projects across the state.
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Thomas County Community Foundation Raised Over Half a Million Dollars During Match Month
The month of April was match month for the Thomas County Community Foundation, where a lot of money donated gets matched by certain organizations or foundations.
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Free Cancer Screenings to be Held in Oakley on May 30th
The Kansas Masonic Wallace Lodge #318, Logan County Health Services, and the Masonic Cancer Alliance (MCA) will co-host free cancer screenings on Saturday, May 30th, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm in the lot north of Jamboree in Oakley.
2 days ago


KDHE Monitoring Individuals with Andes Hantavirus Exposure
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), in coordination with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the local health department, is currently monitoring three individuals with a high-risk exposure to a person with confirmed Andes hantavirus.
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Martha M. Pettibone
Martha May Pettibone, 93, passed away at Wheat Ridge Acres in Goodland, KS on May 8th, 2026. She was born on November 20th, 1932 to August T. Bandel and Viola L. Schorzman in Cheyenne county, KS.
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Dolores Elaine Kenny
Lifelong Goodland, Kansas resident Dolores Elaine Kenny, 85, passed away at Hope Springs in Sharon Springs, Kansas on May 11, 2026. She was born on May 28, 1940 to Harry M. Newell and Doris E. Gotchall in Denver, Colorado. She graduated from Sherman Community High School with the class of 1958.
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U.S. 36 Resurfacing to Start in Cheyenne County
Work to resurface a portion of U.S. 36 in Cheyenne County is expected to start the week of May 18.
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Colby Play 315 Playground Project has Reached 67% of Fundraising Goal
The Colby Play 315 Playground project has come out to announce that they have reached 67% of their total fundraising efforts, with the total amount of donations and pledges so far coming out to $715,296.60.
3 days ago


KDOT Launches Statewide ‘Click It or Ticket’ to Reduce Unbelted Fatalities
Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial beginning of summer and the season for vacations and road trips. The Kansas Department of Transportation, Kansas Highway Patrol and Kansas Turnpike Authority urge drivers and passengers to always buckle up.
3 days ago


What's Happening This Week in the NWKS Radio Listening Area May 11, 2026
Graduations, classic cars, farmers markets, food trucks, game nights, and community celebrations are all happening this week across the NWKS Radio listening area. From Goodland to Colby to Atwood and Brewster, there’s something for everyone. Find details on local events, activities, and more on the NWKS Radio Area Events Calendar at [NWKS Radio]
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