The Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park is a tourism staple in Northwest Kansas, particularly in Logan, County. It's home to some of Kansas's most beautiful rock structures, dating all the way back 85 million years.

Last night, the Annual Gem Hog Roast brought in hundreds to eat yummy food for a fundraiser for the Gem, KS community. The Gem Lions Club hosts this annual event at the Gem Community Building. Lots of picnic tables are set up outside, local music talent takes the stage to entertain, and many enjoyed a game of horseshoes. BBQ pork sandwiches, potato salad, baked beans, and homemade desserts were on the menu.

The Thomas County Sheriff's Office posted on Facebook regarding a new scam that has been reported in the area. These scammers are leaving messages, posing as someone with the department, asking for you to call back.

Thousands of vehicles will travel the Kansas roadways during the Labor Day weekend. Many families will head out for the long weekend as summer ends and the school year begins. Safe Kids Kansas, in partnership with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), State Farm Insurance and the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), want to encourage families to buckle up and drive safely to protect their most important cargo, their families.

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Department of Transportation announced tons of funding for many projects in Kansas, including a few in the Northwest part of the state.

The annual Sunflower Festival in downtown Colby took place Friday night and Saturday morning into the early afternoon! Another successful event that drew a big crowd with all the activities that took place. The Sunflower Festival is a branch off of the Colby/Thomas County Chamber and is ran by volunteers and organizations.

The Sunflower Festival returns to downtown Colby August 21-22 with two days of family fun! Enjoy Brewfest, food trucks, a free Dallas Pryor concert, Color Run, pancake breakfast, car show, shopping, kids activities, sand volleyball, cornhole, horseshoes, Cruise Main Night and more. Celebrate summer, support local organizations and enjoy a fun-filled weekend in downtown Colby, Kansas.

Luckert Lofts is bringing new life to a historic 1916 building at 4th Street and Franklin Avenue in downtown Colby. Owners Kaley and Aaron Luckert are transforming the upstairs into apartments, short-term rentals and office space while upgrading the building’s exterior and preserving pieces of its history. See what’s planned and how the project is taking shape.

Runway Revelry takes flight Saturday, August 22, at the Goodland Airport! Enjoy a free pancake breakfast, aircraft displays, flybys, a flour bombing contest, emergency responder vehicles, kids activities, food vendors and more. The free event runs from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mountain Time and offers family fun while celebrating America, aviation and local emergency responders.

Back to school means back to school zones, buses and busy streets across Northwest Kansas. Colby Assistant Police Chief Jared Lange shares important safety reminders for drivers, parents and students as schools return this week in Hoxie, Oakley, St. Francis, Colby, Atwood, Oberlin and Goodland. Slow down, put the phone away, watch for buses and remember: the 20 is the 20!

In the morning of Wednesday, August 12th, the Citizen's Health Center in Colby held an in-person press conference to announce a new partnership between Citizen's and the KU Cancer Center. Many community members were in attendance at this press conference, as well as Senator Jerry Moran, who has been in close ties with helping this partnership underway.

The City of Goodland has announced quite a few street chip seal projects that will be done August 19th and 20th. The timeline is all with weather and mechanical issues permitting.

President of Fort Hays Tech Northwest, Corey Isbell, joined Lucas Kenney on the Good Neighbor Hour to talk about what's going on at the technical college. Some of those items include the beginning of the school year, a few projects students and the school have been working on, as well as an event coming up that local businesses in Goodland can take part in.

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.

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 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.

In recognition of the important role farmers’ markets play in Kansas communities, Governor Laura Kelly proclaimed August as Kansas Farmers’ Market Month. In addition, August 2-8 was also recognized as Kansas Farmers’ Market Week.

Many people in the local area took to the polls on Tuesday, August 4th, for the State of Kansas Primary Election, voting for local government, political party candidates for many positions, as well as a constitutional amendment.

During the Goodland city commission meeting on Monday, August 3rd, a new resolution was passed which is putting the City of Goodland under a Water Watch.