The Kansas Sampler Foundation’s “Big Kansas Road Trip Pop Up” event is coming to Sheridan County this weekend on Saturday, Oct. 4, bringing a full day of activities, tours, and sing-alongs designed to showcase the best of rural Kansas life. This event has opened the door for unique tours and an inside perspective into the hidden gems of Sheridan County. From a rare opportunity to tour our historic jail, to cookies at the beautiful Golden Plains walking park in Selden, and

NWKS Radio announced on Paul Heskett's Bop Shop Saturday this weekend that they are bringing to Colby June 27, 2026, Collin Raye. Collin has had 24 Top Ten records, 16 #1 Hits, 10 time male vocalist of the year nominee. NWKS Radio is super excited to bring this country legend to the Colby Event Center in Colby, KS!

The heart of Goodland will be buzzing this weekend as the Flatlanders Fall Festival returns with a packed schedule of events, entertainment, food, and community fun. Sherman County Community Development is putting the final touches on preparations, and excitement is building across the region.

Goodland’s favorite fundraising golf scramble returns this weekend as the Goodland Regional Medical Center Foundation hosts the Slice of Life Golf Tournament on Saturday, September 20th at Sugar Hills Golf Club. This year’s three-person scramble promises a day of friendly competition, community spirit, and vital support for local healthcare. Registration opens at 8:00 a.m., with a 9:00 a.m. shotgun start. Cost is $100 per golfer, and there’s still room for teams to sign up

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Sherman County Economic Development Director Bert Mosier joined the Good Neighbor Hour this week, sharing updates on the many projects, events, and opportunities happening across the county. From a housing crunch caused by incoming work crews, to preparations for the Flatlanders Fall Festival, to new murals and business growth downtown, Goodland is buzzing with activity.

St. Francis came alive on Saturday, September 6th, as Concert in the Park once again delivered an evening of music, food, and community spirit at the City Park. Thanks to the dedication of Larry and Terri Finley, who started this tradition seven years ago, the night was filled with unforgettable moments.

Hill City is buzzing with excitement this weekend as the third annual Graham Cam Slam Car Show rolls into town! What started as a local event has quickly grown into a major attraction for car enthusiasts, families, and community members alike.

Hunters, outdoor enthusiasts, and families from across the region are invited to gather in Oakley on Sunday, September 14, 2025, for Guns, Grit & Gratitude—a powerful day of fellowship, outdoor fun, and storytelling in memory of Cale Evins. The event is hosted by the Cale Evins Memorial Fund and will feature two major activities: the Cale Evins Memorial Sporting Clays Shoot and an evening dinner program with YouTube star Billy Molls, known nationwide as the “Modern Day Mount

Today was a day of joy, celebration, and community spirit in Colby as the long-awaited Kenton Krehbiel Inclusive Playground at Villa High Park officially opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony. What began as a dream nearly a year ago has now become a vibrant, living reality-a playground designed for every child to play, laugh, and belong.

COLBY, Kan. (August 28, 2025) — Former professional football player turned educator, entrepreneur, and NFL agent Ron Freeman will be the featured speaker in the Dr. Max Pickerill Lecture Series at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 9, in the H.F. Davis Memorial Library at Colby Community College.

Just three months after a tornado ripped through Grinnell, Kansas, the heart of the town was beating strong again Friday night as the Gove County Community Foundation hosted the After the Storm Revival & Street Concert featuring Kansas native Logan Mize.

The banks of Atwood Lake were filled with music, worship, and community spirit last night as an estimated 800 to 1,000 people gathered for the annual *Worship by the Water* concert. With chairs and blankets spread across the lawn near the lake’s gazebo and bandshell, the setting could not have been more perfect-still, calm, and bathed in a late summer glow. The evening featured Allison Eide, Cade Thompson, and Ben Fuller in concert at Atwood, KS.

Downtown Colby was buzzing this past weekend as the Sunflower Festival lit up Fike Park for not just one-but two days of food, music, games, and community fun. What started back in 2018 as a small grassroots idea has now grown into one of Colby’s favorite end-of-summer traditions, and this year’s expanded schedule proved that bigger really can be better.

Live in the FlyOver Country 97.9 Studio and on-air is Kansas's own Dallas Pryor. You may recognize him from The Lazy Wayne Band and now he's just released his first single "Woman Like You" under his own name. Listen to an interview and maybe even a few songs when Dallas visits the studios tomorrow. Listen on air to FlyOver Country 97.9 or stream the station at nwksradio.net

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.

Rock the Plains 2024 brought Texas Country and Red Dirt music back to Tuttle Creek Park in Manhattan, KS, August 8–9. Hosted at the former Country Stampede grounds, the inaugural festival featured Curtis Grimes, Kaitlyn Butts, Randy Rogers Band, Pat Green, Casey Donahew, and more. FlyOver Country 97.9’s Kristina covered the action live, sharing backstage interviews, contest winners’ experiences, and two unforgettable days of music and community.

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?

Hey there, NWKS Radio family! Tonight is the night to keep your eyes on the skies because the much-anticipated Perseids meteor shower is putting on its annual show—and it could be a gem for our NWKS Radio listeners. Here's your fun, friendly guide to what to expect, why it’s so special, and how to make the most of the meteor magic