Plenty is happening across northwest Kansas this week, from CCC baseball and local concerts to car shows, races, and community events. Don’t miss the Thomas County Community Foundation Golf Tournament, Truck Town Truck Show, and more. Find full details and event times on the NWKS Radio Area Events Calendar at NWKSRadio.net. Have a non-profit event to share? Email info@nwksradio.net .

The Goodland USD 352 North Elementary School has announced that the last day of the After School Program for this year will be Tuesday, May 5th.

Oakley’s Spring Girls Day Out returns Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Western Vista Complex and Logan County 4-H Building. Enjoy free admission, 100+ vendors, a fun duck hunt with prizes from local businesses, concessions, and a train ride between buildings. A great day to shop, explore, and support Oakley businesses.

Safe Kids Kansas and the Topeka Zoo are partnering to host a fun, family safety day on Saturday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This morning, Thomas County Community Foundation invited everyone to their Chamber Coffee at the Thomas County Office Complex. Guests enjoyed coffee and yummy pastries and fruit while learning more about Thomas County Community Foundation (TCCF( and just visiting with other community and business members.

Many of the area towns have spring cleanup dates set to take items that you've just been waiting to get rid of. The dates will vary, some cities will have you call in advance, and not all items will be taken.

The Sherman County Health Department has announced free well water testing for residents who live in Sherman County.

The USD 315 Colby Public School Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Thursday, April 23, starting at 7:30 am at the district office, located at 600 W 3rd Street.

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers searching for available talent to take part in this month’s Virtual Statewide Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday, April 23.

Kids and families packed the City Limits Convention Center in Colby for the KISS Dance on April 19. Featuring music, a photo booth, snacks, and an “Under the Stars” theme, the event raised money for CHS Prom 2027 while creating special memories between kids and their invited guests.

The Kansas Wetlands Education Center will host Poetry Pocket Field Guide: World Bird Migration Day, a creative, nature-based writing workshop, on Sunday, April 26, at 3 p.m.

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, will convene a committee hearing to examine federal, state and local programs for justice-involved veterans, including the Department of Justice’s plan to establish a National Center for Veterans Justice using federal funding secured by Sen. Moran.

Business students at Colby Community College will showcase their innovative ideas during the Business Trade Show from 11 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, April 28, in the Bedker Memorial Complex.

Colby resident Tracy Rogers has been selected to receive the Colby Community College 2026 Honorary Associate Degree for his decades of service and leadership in Northwest Kansas. The degree will be conferred during the College’s commencement ceremony on May 15 at the Colby Event Center.

Senator Jerry Moran joined the Colby Community College President Seth Carter and others for the ground-breaking ceremony for the new dormitories.

Match Month is underway at the Thomas County Community Foundation, where donations go further thanks to matching funds from the Hanson and Patterson Foundations. Every $1 donated is matched by $2.50, helping fund local projects, grants, and community improvements across Thomas County. Learn how to give and make a bigger impact this April.

Today was the Grand Opening and ribbon cutting of Twisted Moustache Barber Shop in Goodland. Owner, Cindy Bohl who previously owned The 17th Street Barber Shop, is back, at her new location inside the Goodland Airport. It was a great turnout with good food, music and desserts. Stop by and check out her new location, 596 Airport Rd in Goodland.

Colby Community College will host a livestream viewing of Surviving the I-70 Rapist: A Story of Strength and Healing, at 7 p.m. on April 6 in the Northwest Kansas Cultural Arts Center.

The Colby Community College Endowment Foundation is gearing up for its annual Scholarship Benefit Auction, set for March 28 at the Colby Event Center. This year’s theme, “There’s No Place Like Home,” promises a fun and immersive evening inspired by the beloved world of Oz.

If you’re looking for something to do in Northwest Kansas this week, you’re in luck. From community breakfasts and museum events to weather classes, live music, and a big home show, the region is packed with activities for all ages.