

Area Sub-State Basketball Scores 3/3/26
Boys 3A Colby 56 -73 Holcomb Girls 2A Hoxie 63-36 Staunton County Oakley 49-34 Trego Tonight's games are listed below: Girls 3A Colby @ Holcomb Goodland @ SW Heights We will update with tonight's scores!


Attorney General Kris Kobach delivers Naloxone Boxes to Area Colleges
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach visited Colby and Goodland to promote a statewide Naloxone distribution initiative aimed at combating fentanyl overdoses. During a stop at NWKS Radio’s KXXX studios, Kobach discussed the placement of free Narcan boxes at Colby Community College and Fort Hays Tech Northwest. The repurposed newspaper-style boxes provide lifesaving Naloxone kits at no cost to the public. Kobach delivered remarks at both colleges, encouraging residents to carry


Louise Eleanor Denning
March 15, 1933 - February 27, 2026 Longtime Sharon Springs, KS resident Louise Denning passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026 at the Greeley County Hospital in Tribune, KS. She was 92 years old. Louise Eleanor (Laevenstein) Denning was born on March 15, 1933 in Collyer, KS to Michael and Katherine Laevenstein. Louise attended school in Catholic grade school and Collyer High School. She married Lawrence Denning July 28, 1952 in Collyer, KS at St. Michaels Catholic Church. Th


Gary Lee Stoll
January 16, 1951 - February 17, 2026 Gary Lee Stoll, 75, of Oakley, KS passed away February 17, 2026, on I-70, where he lived a good part of his life as a truck driver. He was born six weeks early to Harry and Nora (Miller) Stoll on January 16, 1951, along with his twin brother Larry Dee, who died the next day. A lifelong fan of the Denver Broncos and the Kansas City Royals and at constant odds with car mechanics, he instilled in his children an enriched vocabulary, based in


Donna Lee Ruddell
September 28, 1943 - February 16, 2026 Longtime Goodland, KS resident, Donna Lee Ruddell, 82, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026 at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, KS. Donna was born September 28, 1943 to Ed and Dorothy (Bedore) Williams. The family lived in Burlington, Colorado as Donna grew up and attended school. On January 4, 1960, Donna married Richard Ruddell. To this union, three children were born- Sandra Kay, Randy Lee and Richard David. In 1966, the family re


Semi Crash Shuts Down Eastbound I-70 in Thomas County Early Tuesday
Early morning semi crash shuts down eastbound I-70 in Thomas County near milepost 65 between Colby and Oakley. Kansas Highway Patrol reports two Freightliners collided around 1:14 a.m., closing EB lanes for three hours. One driver transported with suspected minor injuries. Traffic delays reported on I-70 February 24, 2026.


KHSAA State Wrestling Feb 27 & 28
NWKS Radio area wrestlers that are headed to the 2026 KSHSAA State Wrestling tournament February 27-28


4th Annual FFA Special Sale Raises Over $16,000 to Support Kansas FFA and 21 Local Chapters
The 4th Annual FFA Special Sale, hosted February 10 at Heartland Regional Stockyards in Plainville, was a resounding success, raising more than $16,000 in support of Kansas FFA and 21 local FFA chapters across the state.


From Las Vegas to the Plains: Chris Armstrong Named New Fort Hays Tech Northwest Softball Coach
Chris Armstrong has been named the new head softball coach at Fort Hays Tech Northwest in Goodland. The Las Vegas native shared his journey from desert baseball player to college coach on the Good Neighbor Hour. With a young, talented roster and fresh leadership, Tiger softball is entering an exciting new chapter. Read more about Coach Armstrong and the future of Fort Hays Tech Northwest softball.


Sherman County Moving Forward: Loans, New Businesses & Big Plans
Sherman County Economic Development Director Bert Mosier shared updates on the Good Neighbor Hour about business loan programs, Main Street improvements, and new growth in Goodland. As an official Network Kansas e-Community, Sherman County offers funding up to $150,000+ for entrepreneurs and expansions. Learn about facade grants, the new Main Street Marketplace, and how Community Development is helping local businesses thrive.


Sekavec Named to Who's Who for Second Time
COLBY, Kan. — Colby Community College faculty member Dr. Jeffrey Sekavec has been named to Marquis Who’s Who in America for 2025, earning the distinction for the second consecutive year after also being recognized in 2024.
Marquis Who’s Who selects individuals based on professional achievements, leadership and contributions within their fields, considering factors such as position, accomplishments and professional visibility.


‘Heroes of Hope; Healing’ Triple Raffle to Raise Funds for Crisis Center
*PRESS RELEASE FROM HIGH PLAINS MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE
HAYS, Kan. (for immediate release) – An all-new triple raffle event is live now to raise funds supporting High Plains Mental Health Center’s new Crisis Intervention Center, opening its doors to Northwest Kansas on May 4. The “Heroes of Hope; Healing Triple Raffle” offers three incredible chances to win three incredible prizes.
Tickets are $20 each or a bundle of six tickets per $100. The raffle can be entered online


Duane Neal Brown
November 7, 1955 - February 18, 2026 Duane Brown was born in Colby, Kansas, on November 7, 1955, and he lived and died in Colby. He graduated from Colby High School, where he was very good at athletics. Duane was talented in almost anything he did, and beyond sports, he was one hell of an artist. One of the best ways to know Duane was sitting with him, listening to his music. He loved to fish, and he loved riding his Harley—sometimes a little too fast. He was always very funn


Dennis John Diederich
February 10, 1945 - February 14, 2026 Dennis John Diederich “Denny” died Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the age of 81. Denny was one of seven children born to Julius “Dulie” and Mae (Weaver) Diederich on February 10, 1945, in Dresden, Kansas. Denny grew up in Selden and attended Selden Elementary School and Selden Rural High School. He worked at the HI-WAY Café, a restaurant his mother owned in Selden as a fry cook until he graduated from high school. He then attended US Tra


Peggy Jean Pearson
February 13, 1934 - February 14, 2026 Peggy Jean Pearson, a long time resident of Sharon Springs, Kansas, passed away peacefully on February 14th, 2026, just a day after her 92nd birthday. Born on February 13th, 1934, in Weskan, Kansas, Peggy was the daughter of Ray Welsh and Clara Blodgett Welsh. She attended and graduated from Weskan School. Later in life, she graduated from Cosmetology school in Denver, Colorado. Peggy's career in Cosmetology allowed her to touch the lives


Rebecca Sue Taylor
June 15, 1950, February 12, 2026 Goodland, KS resident Rebecca Sue Taylor, 75, passed away on February 12, 2026 at the Medical Center of Aurora in Aurora, CO. She was born on June 15, 1950 to Harvey and Mae (Bailey) Dunhill in Denver, Colorado. Rebecca enjoyed being a CNA at nursing home in Canyon, Colorado. She loved NASCAR, old westerns like Cheyenne and John Wayne, loved her cat Bandit and loved keeping track of celebrities and wrote pages upon pages. She collected wolves






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