NWKS RADIO NEWS

The Union Pacific Railroad has announced the travel schedule for their historic "Big Boy" 4014 Steam Locomotive. This train will be making it's way through the area over the next few days, traveling through the likes of Wallace, Logan, and Gove County.

It was another edition of Foundation Friday on the Good Neighbor Hour, and Tina with the Sherman County Community Foundation joined the show to discuss things that have happened throughout the summer for the Foundation.

Bert Mosier with Sherman County Community Development joined the Good Neighbor Hour to give an update on different things going on within the Sherman County Community Development organization.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) continues to investigate cases of cyclosporiasis in Kansas related to the national outbreak and Taylor Farms de Mexico iceberg lettuce, which was voluntarily recalled from restaurants and grocery stores on July 17. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) continues to provide updates on the sources of the cyclosporiasis outbreak on its Cyclosporiasis Response page.

Dorothy Alice Bussen was born on October 23, 1924, at her home south of Glen Elder, Kansas to Gustaf and Ida (Moyer) Remus. She passed peacefully on July 20, 2026, at Hope Springs Care Center in Sharon Springs, Kansas, surrounded by her family at the age of 101.

Sherman County authorities have ended the active search following Tuesday's large law enforcement response after multiple suspects fled a traffic stop on Interstate 70. Three individuals were detained for questioning, and officials say the remaining individuals are not believed to pose a threat to the public. Deputies will continue monitoring the area. Read the latest update and official press release from the Sherman County Sheriff's Office.

With budget season upon us, local counties are gearing up for their public hearings regarding the budget, Revenue Neutral Rate, and mill levy's. Below is a list of all the local Northwest Kansas counties, the date and location of their hearing, and who to contact for more information. This list will update as more dates get set.

Kansas Tourism, a division within the Kansas Department of Commerce, today announced that applications are open for the Tourism Marketing Grant program. The grants are designed to assist local tourism organizations or attractions in new or first-time innovative marketing initiatives.

Michael Steven Shirley, 77, of Colby, Kansas, died Friday, July 17, 2026.

Stanley Gordon Pettibone, 96, passed away at Kearney Regional Medical Center in Kearney, Nebraska on July 19, 2026. He was born on May 6, 1930 to Joseph E. Pettibone and Edith W. Youtsey in Grant Township, Sherman County Kansas.

Three suspects are in custody, but six remain at large after nine people fled an attempted traffic stop on Interstate 70 in eastern Sherman County, Kansas. Law enforcement continues searching near I-70 mile marker 24 and Sherman County Road 26 overnight and urges residents to call 911 if they see anything suspicious. NWKS Radio has the latest updates on this developing story.

Nine suspects remain at large after fleeing a traffic stop on Interstate 70 in eastern Sherman County, Kansas. Law enforcement continues searching near I-70 mile marker 24 and Sherman County Road 26. NWKS Radio has followed the developing story throughout the day with the latest updates, public safety information, and details from authorities.