Goodland Cowboys Homecoming 2026 brings tradition and school spirit to Goodland, Kansas, as the Cowboys take on longtime rival Colby Eagles tonight at 6 p.m. MT. Read about the homecoming parade, GHS pep rally, Jumping Juniors, and how to listen live on RockIt 102.5 or 100.3 The Ride.

The Colby Kiwanis Club stopped by NWKS Radio to share details about their annual Pancake Feed on Saturday, October 24, at the American Legion in Colby. Enjoy all-you-can-eat homemade pancakes and sausage for just $8! Plus, learn about a special raffle supporting the Kenton Crable Inclusive Park.

Boot Hill Museum is proud to announce the inaugural Unbridled Western Art Show and Sale, a new invitational exhibition celebrating the finest contemporary Western artists working today. The exhibition will debut with an opening-night artists' reception and fixed-price art sale of original artworks on Friday, January 15, 2027. Artwork not sold during the reception will remain available for purchase throughout the exhibition, which concludes on February 14, 2027.

Rawlins County USD 105 announced on Wednesday that they will not be moving on as a division finalist in the T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights competition. However, they did not walk away from the competition empty handed.

Colby Recreation is gearing up for a busy fall with youth basketball registration, a new Halloween coloring contest and the annual Boo Bash at the Colby Event Center. Bobby Fossum shares details on upcoming activities, sports and events happening around Colby.

Colby Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Werner joined NWKS Radio with updates from USD 315, including the new track project, Play 315’s next phase and upcoming Fall Festival, the end of the first quarter and a closer look at how special education funding impacts the district’s budget.

USD 105 Rawlins County Schools marked a major construction milestone today with a topping out ceremony at the site of the new school, celebrating the placement of the final steel beam.

This fall, USD 105 Rawlins County, along with many other schools in Kansas, entered into the T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights sweepstakes competition. This competition is dedicated to providing funds to schools who show a large amount of support on social media. The final grand prize is $1 million to put towards the renovation of a school's football field.

Colby Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Werner stopped by NWKS Radio with the latest from USD 315, including the return of the after-school program, new resources helping parents track student progress, openings for paraprofessionals and substitute teachers, and upcoming construction on Colby’s new eight-lane track.

The 39th annual Flatlanders Fall Festival takes over Goodland, Kansas, this weekend with more than 70 vendors, classic cars, motorcycles, food, family activities and live music. Festivities begin Friday night at Chambers Park before downtown Goodland comes alive Saturday with the car and bike shows, mechanical bull, cruise parade and more.

Grinnell USD #291 is proud to announce it has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the Dane G. Hansen Foundation. By pairing this generous grant with matching funds from FEMA and the State of Kansas, the district will leverage this award into a $3,000,000 total reconstruction project dedicated to rebuilding the elementary school and its grounds.

The Colby Convention & Visitors Bureau celebrates 40 years of promoting Colby and welcoming travelers to the Oasis on the Plains! Stop by the Colby Visitors Center at I-70 Exit 53 today for cookies, giveaways, a guest book and friendly faces as the community celebrates four decades of the Colby CVB.

There’s plenty happening across the NWKS Radio listening area Sept. 14–20! Rock N Recovery takes over Fike Park in Colby, Oakley hosts its Annual Gun, Coin, Knife & Collectible Show, Ludell celebrates 150 years and more. Check out some of this week’s biggest events across northwest Kansas with NWKS Radio.

The Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation will be hosting their match month all throughout the month of September. Any and all donations to seven specified funds by the foundation will have up to a 50% match on it.

Colby’s Homecoming tradition came alive with an afternoon parade filled with Eagle pride, floats, music, candy and community spirit. The Colby Eagles take on Southwestern Heights tonight at Dennen Field with kickoff at 7 p.m. Follow the game live on 100.3 The Ride with Garrett Wellbrock, and see all the parade photos and full video on the NWKS Radio Facebook page.

Today, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly has directed flags throughout the State of Kansas be lowered to half-staff from sunup to sundown on Friday, September 11, 2026, to honor those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.

USD 315 Colby Public Schools is busy with Homecoming Week, fall sports and progress on the new eight-lane track at Dennen Field. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Warner and Activities Director Travis Betz share the latest on construction, athletics and Homecoming activities with NWKS Radio.

There’s plenty happening across the NWKS Radio listening area Sept. 8–13! Celebrate Colby Eagles Homecoming, enjoy the Graham CAAM Slam in Hill City, rock out at Concert in the Park in St. Francis, catch the CCC Rodeo and more. Find out what’s happening this week across northwest Kansas and plan your weekend with NWKS Radio!

Rawlins County has had a very strong tradition of football for a long time. While the tradition stays strong, the field and facilities don't. USD 105 would like the chance to upgrade their football stadium sometime soon.

Options Domestic & Sexual Violence Services brought community members together in Colby Thursday evening for a Business After 5 at Center Pivot. The event was held Thursday, September 4, from 5 to 7 p.m., giving local business owners, employees and community members an opportunity to network while also learning more about the important work Options does across northwest Kansas. Business After 5 events are hosted by local businesses and organizations and provide a casual setti