Governor Laura Kelly announced Monday that Olivia Taylor-Puckett has joined the Kelly administration to serve as communications director.

The Sheridan County Community Foundation was pleased to present five scholarship awards to area students during the Saturday, May 17, 2025, Commencement Ceremony at Hoxie High School.

Sheriff Mesch gave NWKS Radio a tour of the devastation of Grinnell's Tornado on May 18.

After a fast-moving tornado tore through Grinnell on Sunday night, the town of just over 250 homes is rallying to recover. With dozens of homes damaged or destroyed and widespread utility outages, local officials and utility crews are working tirelessly to restore order.

However, at approximately 6:50 PM CST, a tornado touched down in Grinnell, Kansas. The National Weather Service in Goodland issued the tornado warning at 6:38 PM, noting that a storm capable of producing a tornado was located 7 miles south of Grinnell, moving northeast at 30 mph. The warning remained in effect until 7:15 PM CDT. The storm brought with it the threat of a tornado and quarter-size hail, and radar indicated strong rotation.

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced Friday nine appointments to the following state boards, committee, and council.

The Norton County Board of Commissioners met on April 7, 2025, with Chairman Marvin Matchett calling the meeting to order at 9 a.m. Commissioners Garrett Beydler and Richard Thompson were in attendance, along with County Attorney Abigail Horn, Road and Bridge Supervisor Terry Laughlin, Solid Waste Manager Ted White, and County Clerk Craig Renner.

An 18-year-old man from Sterling was killed Thursday evening in a two-vehicle crash on K-156, approximately 3.4 miles northeast of Ellsworth.

What began as a theft in Colby on May 13, 2025, escalated into a dangerous and fast-moving situation that stretched across Thomas and Sherman Counties, ending with the arrest of a 23-year-old Colby man now facing a slate of serious charges.

A structure fire on the evening of May 14 brought urgency, bravery, and community spirit to the forefront in Hoxie, Kansas. At approximately 7:09 p.m., Sheridan County Communications received multiple reports of smoke and flames erupting from the roof of a home located at 941 15th Street.

A Wednesday morning collision involving a passenger car and a semi-truck in Garden City left four people injured—two teens and two young children—according to the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP).

Western Kansas drivers faced dangerous travel conditions this week as blowing dust and powerful wind gusts forced the closure of Interstate 70 between Colby and the Colorado state line. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) shut down both eastbound and westbound lanes on Wednesday, May 14, citing severely reduced visibility and travel hazards caused by dust storms sweeping across the plains.

Supreme Court Nominating Commission to interview applicants June 9 and 10

Rep. Tracey Mann's Weekly Update – Standing with Law Enforcement, Supporting Kansas Families, and Advancing a Conservative Agenda

Topeka Bank Robbery Suspect Dies After Multi-County Pursuit Ends in Saline County

Jetmore Man Airlifted After Serious Crash in Ford County

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Thomas County Commission Recap 4/30, Lifts Burn Ban, Approves Bridge Project and Payroll

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