The Colby City Council will meet tonight, Tuesday, August 19, at 5:30 p.m. in the council chambers at 585 N. Franklin. The meeting will cover a number of important topics that affect the community, ranging from budget hearings to updates on parks and housing.

Downtown Colby will be buzzing with activity this weekend as the annual Sunflower Festival takes over Fike Park on Friday, August 22, and Saturday, August 23. What started in 2018 as a grassroots idea to bring back community celebrations downtown has now grown into one of Colby’s biggest end-of-summer traditions.

This Saturday, August 16th, the Colby Event Center will be buzzing with curiosity, creativity, and just a little bit of rocket fuel. From 1:00 to 4:30 p.m., Rocks and Rockets returns—an out-of-this-world event for kids, parents, grandparents, and anyone who still has a bit of “kid at heart” left in them.

If summer in Northwest Kansas wasn’t exciting enough, NWKS Radio has cranked it up to party mode with Rock the Block – our interactive, laugh-out-loud, prize-packed scavenger hunt game that you can play right from your phone! It's been going on all summer but you still have time to join in the fun! We’re talking crazy challenges, epic prizes, and a grand finale that will have the whole neighborhood talking. So… are you ready to play?

As the school year kicks off, students in Colby have a brand-new space to explore the future of agriculture. The long-anticipated Agriculture Education and Technology Building is officially open, marking a major step forward for hands-on learning and the future of ag education in northwest Kansas. Back in May 2024, the school district proudly announced that $1.5 million had been raised to fund the project, which includes both the new ag building and a greenhouse. This mile

The Colby Aquatic Park wrapped up its summer season Sunday, August 10, with the annual Dive-In Pool Party — an event that brings the community together for movies, food, and fun, all for a good cause. This year’s party raised money for Colby Play 315, an organization made up of parents, educators, and community stakeholders working to renovate the Colby Grade School playground to make it safe, accessible, and inclusive for all children. Their goal is to have the new playgr

The Sherman Theater is turning 100, and we’re kicking off a full year of celebration starting Sunday, August 10! It’s hard to believe the theater has been a part of Sherman County’s history for an entire century, and now it’s time to honor that legacy with a series of events, classic films, community tours, and heartfelt nostalgia.

For over four decades, Options Domestic & Sexual Violence Services has provided vital support to individuals facing some of life’s darkest moments. Serving all 18 counties of Northwest Kansas, the organization currently operates out of offices in Hays and Colby. But soon, their Colby location may see a major upgrade — one that could make a life-changing difference for survivors in our area.

NWKS Radio is making a splash one more time before summer fades into fall! For the fourth year in a row, we’re thrilled to host our End of Summer Bash at the Colby Aquatic Park — and you're invited to join the fun! Mark your calendar for the final day the Aquatic Park will be open this season and come out for a community celebration packed with movies, food, and fun... all while supporting a fantastic cause.

A strong crowd gathered on Monday morning in Colby to officially cut the ribbon on Willow Estates, an 18-unit duplex development designed to help meet the growing housing demand in the community. Located just behind Jimmy John’s on Sewell Avenue, the new neighborhood includes both 2- and 3-bedroom income-based units and was celebrated as a much-needed investment in the city’s future.

The Sheridan County Community Foundation (SCCF) wrapped up its second annual Golden Stars Surprise Grant Scavenger Hunt during Fair Week 2025—bringing together fun, exploration, and philanthropy in a one-of-a-kind community celebration. Throughout the week of July 14–19, golden stars were hidden at various public locations around Hoxie. Each day, a new clue was posted on the Foundation’s Facebook page, inviting the public to participate in the hunt. The first person to fi

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It’s officially Thomas County Fair Week, and the lights, laughter, and thrill rides are about to take over the fairgrounds in Colby. The Thomas County Amusement Association is getting ready to kick off their 22nd year of operating our very own local carnival — and they need your help to keep the magic going.

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NWKS Radio will host and live stream a special moderated forum for the USD 315 School Board candidates on Tuesday, July 15 at 7:00 PM on the NWKS Radio Facebook page. This public event is being hosted at Pioneer Memorial Library and is a chance for voters in Colby and Thomas County to hear directly from the candidates seeking a seat on the USD 315 Board of Education.

Tucked near the heart of downtown Goodland stands a building that’s much more than brick and mortar—it’s a time capsule of civic pride, architectural ambition, and cultural evolution. Built in 1912 and opened in 1913 thanks to a grant from Andrew Carnegie, the historic Carnegie Library building has served this northwest Kansas community in many roles across more than a century. Today, it lives on as the Goodland Carnegie Arts Center, a hub for creativity and community connect

Get your engines revved and your spirit of adventure ready—Oakley is about to host a historic and heart-pumping celebration! Paul Heskett recently sat down with Alan Suter of the Tri-County Cruisers to chat about the 20th Anniversary Cruise-In-and-Car Show, and here’s the inside scoop on the festivities!

The City Limits Convention Center was buzzing with pride and appreciation today as the Colby/Thomas County Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet — this year in the form of a lively and well-attended luncheon. From honoring outstanding individuals to reflecting on a year of business milestones, it was a celebration of the spirit, success, and service that makes Colby shine.

It’s that time of year again! The Butterfield Trail Museum’s Party in the Park is back in Russell Springs, Kansas on Saturday, June 14th, promising a full day of fun, food, music, and community spirit — all to support one of the region’s most treasured historical landmarks.