Bridge replacement underway on K-23 in Sheridan County The Kansas Department of Transportation has started work on a bridge replacement project on K-23 north of Hoxie in Sheridan County.

A unique sight rolled through Goodland this morning as Fort Hays Tech Northwest moved its student-built tiny home across campus — relocating it to the softball fields, where it will now serve as the brand-new Tech Tiger Softball Press Box. The project, built and wired entirely by students in the Construction Technology and Electrical Technology programs, has been months in the making. With the help of professional house movers, the home began its slow, careful journey arou

A groundbreaking construction project is taking shape in Goodland — and it’s being built by the next generation of local builders. Students from Fort Hays Tech Northwest’s Construction Technology program are in the early stages of building a passive home, a highly energy-efficient structure designed to dramatically reduce utility costs while increasing comfort and air quality.

The Colby Community College Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting at 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 1, in the Thomas Hall Boardroom.

The Sherman County Economic Development office is kicking off another round of its popular “Building Brilliance” business incentive — a program designed to help local businesses upgrade, improve, and shine a little brighter. Economic Development Director Bert Mosier joined The Good Neighbor Hour to share details, and the big news is that the program is now open citywide, not just downtown.

The holidays are officially underway in Thomas County, and that means big things are happening with the Thomas County Community Foundation. NWKS Radio’s Joel Navarro recently sat down with Foundation Director Jada Tubbs to talk about two major community events: the first-ever Match Day and the long-running, beloved Santa’s Workshop.

Dixie Marie (Black) Fields of Menlo, KS passed away November 17, 2025. She was born on August 5, 1955, to Carl Duane and Darlene Faye (Larson) Black. She grew up in Oberlin, Kansas and graduated from Decatur County High School in 1973. While still in high school, she was introduced to the love of her life, Richard Fields, by his best friend, Phil Wurm. They married on December 14, 1973. To this union were born four children.

Lila D. Jenkins, lovingly known to many as “Aunt Lila” or “Aunt Bea,” passed away peacefully on November 16, 2025, in Tribune, Kansas, at the age of 78. She was born on October 4, 1947, in Wickes, Arkansas, to James Nolan Jenkins and Ora Minnie Demorest Jenkins. Lila grew up in a large and loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents; her siblings Lou Ann, Laverne, Loyd Nolan (Marsha) Jenkins, Lady Lou Jenkins, Laurel (Joel) Miller, James Lacey (Joy) Jenkins, Li

Margaret (Margie) Ellen Flanagin (Ziegelmeier) January 5, 1942 – November 10, 2025 Margaret “Margie” Ellen Flanagin, 83, of Odon, Indiana, formerly of Gem, Kansas, passed peacefully from this life on November 10, 2025. Born January 5, 1942, in Colby, Kansas, to C. Ernest (Ernie) and Mary Elizabeth (Libby) Ziegelmeier, Margie was raised on the family farm near Gem, where she learned the value of hard work, family, and faith. She graduated from Gem High School in 1960 and m

Kenneth Lee Idol was born on March 13th, 1939, in Meeker, CO. Ken attended Colorado State University and obtained a Bachler’s of Science in Business. While in his fraternity, he met Carol (Sukey) Peck while she also attended school. They soon wed and welcomed their first child, Cynthia Idol, in 1961. Upon graduating from college, Ken was employed as a manager for Woolworth drug store.

October 25, 1943 — November 16, 2025 Goodland, Kansas Charles “Chuck” A. Ihrig, 82, of Goodland, Kansas passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025. He was born on October 25, 1943 as the oldest son to the late Arthur and Grace (Rhoads) Ihrig.

Patricia Headley was born on October 15, 1962, passed away November 15, 2025, at the age of 63. She was born in Burlington, CO to Orlin & JoeAnna Tonsing she is the 7th of 12 children. She lived in many places around Colorado before moving back to Burlington in 2013. Pat worked at the Midway Theatre during high school, after graduation she renovated rental houses for several years before finally settling in Denver, CO where she met her lifelong partner Marla Cutler of 25 year

December 14, 1938 — November 2, 2025 Colorado Springs, Colorado Doris Arlene (Rhoads) Venden, 86, passed away on Sunday November 2, 2025 at UC Memorial Hospital Central in Colorado Springs, Colorado surrounded by family. Doris was a resident of Colorado Springs, Colorado, but was originally from Goodland, Kansas.

This past Tuesday, another fire occurred in our listening area

A two-vehicle crash on K-383 north of Norton sent one driver to the hospital Wednesday morning as dense fog covered much of Northwest Kansas. This crash closed down K-383 for about 2 hours Wednesday morning. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol crash log, the crash occurred on November 19, 2025, at 7:52 a.m. at K-383 milepost 100.1—about 4.1 miles north of K-60.

GOODLAND, Kan.  – The Fort Hays Tech Northwest Robotics Club hosted its annual Thanksgiving Children’s Carnival on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, welcoming a strong turnout of families from across Sherman County for an evening of fall-themed fun at the Price Convention Center in Goodland. The free community event, held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., offered a wide range of activities that kept kids busy and smiling throughout the night. Children enjoyed tractor rides, games, crafts, Ide