The Cheyenne County Board of Commissioners convened on the morning of April 15, 2025, for a packed regular session that highlighted a mix of infrastructure investments, community service requests, and local economic development initiatives.

In a heartbreaking accident that shook the close-knit communities of Bird City and St. Francis, one man lost his life and three others sustained injuries in a single-vehicle crash on the night of Sunday, May 11.

Colby native and former mayor Gary Adrian will be awarded the honorary associate degree during the college's sixtieth commencement ceremony at 6 p.m. on May 16 at the Colby Event Center. The event will be streamed on OpenSpacesSports.com. College personnel nominate individuals for the honorary degree, recognizing distinguished contributions to the community and Colby Community College.

On a recent visit to Norton, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall toured New Age Industrial, a major aluminum manufacturing company that employs approximately 160 workers in the northwest Kansas community. The tour highlighted both the innovative work being done at the facility and the challenges the company is facing as a result of rising energy costs and impending tariffs on imported aluminum.

Sheridan County launches Workforce Recruitment Incentive Program to attract new talent and boost local businesses

Hoxie to Participate in 2025 Highway 24 Garage Sale Weekend - June 5-7

Governor Kelly Appoints Magistrate Judge Kathleen Watson to Fill District Court Position in the 18th Judicial District

Beneath clear skies and crisp spring winds, Dennen Field in Colby came alive Friday as middle school athletes from across northwest Kansas gathered for a full day of competition and camaraderie. The annual Colby Middle School Track Meet brought together teams from more than a dozen schools—Hays, Goodland, Weskan, Hoxie, Wallace County, Grinnell, Brewster, and others—for what proved to be one of the most competitive meets of the season.

The Engineering Technology Program in Goodland has deep roots, dating back to the college’s second year of existence when it began as a drafting program. Over time, it evolved into a full-fledged engineering technology offering, and now, thanks to key investments, it’s more robust than ever.

Atwood City Council recap – April 24, 2025

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Kami wasted no time returning to western Kansas, launching High Point Vet Service shortly after graduation. Her practice, based in the Goodland area, serves Sherman, Thomas, Wallace, and even parts of Colorado. While she offers routine and emergency care for both large and small animals, her specialty lies in large animal medicine.

Trump Administration Cuts Critical State Health Funds, Eliminating Access to Vital Services During Disease Outbreak

On the afternoon of May 7, 2025, a devastating collision west of Greensburg claimed the lives of three members of a Kansas family and left a profound mark on the local community.

Four Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash South of Norton

Norton Community Board of Education Recap from 4/29

Obituary for Francis Henry “Ted” Kastens

New Designated Fund Established to Support Sheridan County Wellness Center

Merck Animal Health Investing $895M inDe Soto Plant Expansion

Colby City Council Discusses Trail Development, Regional Dispatch, and Aquatic Park Closure