NWKS RADIO NEWS

In the afternoon of Wednesday, May 6th, a threat to Oakley USD 274 schools was made, causing the schools to lockdown.

The second annual League Sportsmanship Award gave each league/conference the opportunity to identify a KSHSAA Basketball Sportsmanship League/Conference Champion. A total of 36 Kansas high schools were eligible for recognition, with one selected per league or conference by their peers.

Timothy J. Solko, 68, of Herndon, died Tuesday, May 5, 2026. He was born on April 15, 1958, to Monica (Pochop), Solko and Clarence Solko. He was raised in rural Rawlins County and attended school in Herndon, Kansas, graduating in 1976.

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the return of the popular Sunflower Summer program for the 2026 season, and invited Kansas families to explore the state’s wide variety of attractions. Kansas residents with school-aged children from pre-K through 12th grade are eligible to participate.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and music can make a real difference. Studies show 1 in 5 adults face mental health challenges, but something as simple as turning on the radio can boost mood and reduce stress. Discover how NWKS Radio stations like 100.3 The Ride, RockIt 102.5, FlyOver Country 97.9, and KXXX 790 can help, and where to find local support.

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) reminds all drivers to be alert and share the road during the national safety campaign Motorcyclists’ Safety is Everyone's Safety.

Joseph Wayne Lauritsen, 94, of Colby, died Monday, May 4, 2026. He was born August 12, 1931, in Gem, KS to Joseph M. and Esther (Treat) Lauritsen.

Thomas County Emergency Management Director David Becker met with Chairman Mike Baughn and local fire department chiefs to review the current burn ban.

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Rooks County Sheriff's Office arrested a Stockton man for manufacturing methamphetamine.

Shad Ray Clymer, 58, of Colby, Kan., went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 1, 2026, after a courageous five-and-a-half-year battle with glioblastoma (GBM).

The Kansas Department of Transportation has announced approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place April 22 in Topeka.

Colby Public Schools USD 315 welcomed incoming Superintendent Dr. Kevin Warner during a Meet & Greet at Colby High School. Warner, currently with Ulysses USD 214, will begin July 1, 2026, bringing over 20 years of education experience. He replaces longtime superintendent Katina Brenn, who will step down after a decade of service.

Goodland Police are asking for the public’s help after a hit-and-run on May 1, 2026, left a dog dead in the 700 block of W. 16th Street. A red pickup struck the dog and continued eastbound without stopping. Residents are urged to check security footage between 4:00 and 4:15 p.m. and contact Sherman County Dispatch at 785-890-4575 with any information.

It’s a busy week across the NWKS Radio listening area with plenty of ways to get out and get involved.