A total of 219 High Schools in Kansas were recognized by the Kansas Board of Regents for their excellence work in preparing students for post secondary success. Of those 219 schools, five area high schools received this incredible honor.

Over the weekend a large wildfire broke out in Yuma County, Colorado and spread to the Kansas border near Cheyenne County.

Governor Laura Kelly announced she has signed Senate Bill 20, which regulates Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), the middlemen responsible for negotiating drug prices between manufacturers, pharmacies, and insurers, as well as setting reimbursement rates for prescription medications.

Colby resident Tracy Rogers has been selected to receive the Colby Community College 2026 Honorary Associate Degree for his decades of service and leadership in Northwest Kansas. The degree will be conferred during the College’s commencement ceremony on May 15 at the Colby Event Center.

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is accepting applications for the Behavioral Safety grant program for federal fiscal year 2027.

Senator Jerry Moran joined the Colby Community College President Seth Carter and others for the ground-breaking ceremony for the new dormitories.

Match Month is underway at the Thomas County Community Foundation, where donations go further thanks to matching funds from the Hanson and Patterson Foundations. Every $1 donated is matched by $2.50, helping fund local projects, grants, and community improvements across Thomas County. Learn how to give and make a bigger impact this April.

Today was the Grand Opening and ribbon cutting of Twisted Moustache Barber Shop in Goodland. Owner, Cindy Bohl who previously owned The 17th Street Barber Shop, is back, at her new location inside the Goodland Airport. It was a great turnout with good food, music and desserts. Stop by and check out her new location, 596 Airport Rd in Goodland.

Project Frontier is bringing mental health resources to schools across Northwest Kansas while launching the “Our Town, Our School, Our Story” campaign. Students, staff, and communities are encouraged to share what makes their schools special. The district with the most submissions by May 1, 2026 will be named “Most School Pride in NW Kansas” and receive a banner.

Wheatland High School in Grainfield will present the comedy murder mystery “The Butler Did It” on Sunday, April 12 with a 2 PM matinee and a 5 PM dinner theater. Students recently visited 100.3 The Ride to talk with Joel Navarro about the play, rehearsals, and what audiences can expect from the fun whodunit performance featuring dinner and dessert prepared locally.

Colby Middle School eighth graders showcased their creativity and business skills at the annual Entrepreneurship Trade Show at the Colby Event Center. Students spent nine weeks developing business ideas, writing plans, creating videos, and presenting their products to judges and the public. Teacher Brandi Jones says she is “so proud of these kids” as they demonstrate entrepreneurship, public speaking, and real-world business skills.

Colby Middle School hosted its annual 7th Grade Career Fair at the Colby Event Center, giving students the chance to explore careers from more than 20 local businesses. NWKS Radio joined the event, with Chad Jones and Joel Navarro visiting with students about careers in broadcasting, sales, marketing, and media. Several students even had the chance to go live on-air on 100.3 The Ride.

Pioneer Memorial Library in Colby is celebrating its 100th anniversary with two special events March 13–14. The celebration includes a Friday night gala with live music from world-famous guitarist Peter Fletcher and a family fun day on Saturday featuring pizza pie, games, trivia, an arcade bus, and a nationally recognized surprise guest appearing from noon to 2 p.m. at the library.

*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

Last week, we were able to talk to Logan Wright of Red Cross in Wichita about blood donation shortages, what the foundation does and how it can be useful for Kansans.

NWKS Radio joined colleges and local businesses at the Wallace County College and Career Fair in Sharon Springs, Kansas, connecting with more than 350 students from preschool through seniors. Students from Wallace County, Tribune County, and Weskan Schools explored career paths, met community leaders, and learned about opportunities in Northwest Kansas during this hands-on, community-focused event.

Catholic Schools Week was full of faith, fun, and community at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Colby. Students, staff, and families celebrated with Mass, pizza, bingo with grandparents, dress-up days, a trip to CCC basketball games, service projects, and a lively trivia contest. Principal Troy Langdon and students shared how the week brings everyone together and highlights the joy of Catholic education.

RockIt 102.5 officially becomes RockIt 102.5 KLOE Goodland after a live announcement from NWKS Radio. The historic KLOE call letters live on following the loss of the 730 AM tower, honoring nearly 80 years of local radio history while keeping the same music, local programming, and a refreshed gold logo.

Today, NWKS Radio spoke with Colby City Manager Ron Alexander about the city's upcoming water ordinance.

Citizens Health of Colby held their official ribbon-cutting event today, drawing a large crowd to the recently-opened hospital.