NWKS Radio wrapped up the 2026 pool season with its Ultimate Pool Party at the Colby Aquatic Park on August 8. More than 280 people enjoyed night swimming, games, the popular Dad Cannonball Contest, a flamingo race benefiting Play 315, food, music, and prizes. The community fundraiser raised money for Colby's inclusive playground project while giving families one final splash before the pool closed for the season.

Looking for things to do in northwest Kansas this week? Check out NWKS Radio's weekly community events roundup for August 10-16 featuring family activities, concerts, farmers markets, golf tournaments, mud races, Paint & Sip, Worship by the Water, and more in Colby, Goodland, Oakley, Atwood, and across the region. Visit the Area Events Calendar at NWKSRadio.net for a complete list of local events.

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Nex-Tech provided employees with resources, education, and opportunities to focus on mental well-being.

The Kansas State Department of Education announces the participation of all Kansas school districts and many private schools in the National School Lunch and/or School Breakfast Program. Local school officials have adopted the following household income guidelines for determining eligibility for Child Nutrition Program benefits:

The Kansas Department of Commerce, in collaboration with the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) Regional Export Program, announced the upcoming EXIM Roadshow. This first of its kind learning opportunity is designed to help small- to medium-sized businesses in Kansas grow through exporting.

The Kansas Department of Children and Families has announced over $1 million in grants to 10 Kansas agencies who's main focus is family resources. One of those entities to receive funding was Livewell Northwest Kansas, receiving $125,000 to serve many of the local Norwest Kansas counties.

The Goodland City Commission held their regular meeting on Monday, August 3rd, and discussed many different items, but most notably passed a resolution to put the City of Goodland under a water watch.

The Kansas Department of Transportation requests comments on the draft Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2027-2030 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) document.

Just before 11 pm on Thursday, August 6th, a 2021 Chrysler 300S RWD was headed westbound on K25 in Logan County, when they blew through a stop sign and ended up in a ditch after striking a fence post.

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 State of Kansas ends July 2026 with total tax collections at $718.9 million. That is $24.1 million, or 3.5%, above the estimate. Total tax collections were up 7.3% from July 2025.

Drought conditions continue across portions of northwest Kansas despite scattered July rainfall. The latest National Weather Service outlook shows moderate drought in several area counties, while dry conditions and wildfire concerns remain. Find out which counties are affected, what the forecast looks like through October, and what it means for our area.