It’s officially Thomas County Fair Week, and the lights, laughter, and thrill rides are about to take over the fairgrounds in Colby. The Thomas County Amusement Association is getting ready to kick off their 22nd year of operating our very own local carnival — and they need your help to keep the magic going.

The Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) is making major changes to the state basketball tournament format beginning...

NWKS Radio will host and live stream a special moderated forum for the USD 315 School Board candidates on Tuesday, July 15 at 7:00 PM on the NWKS Radio Facebook page. This public event is being hosted at Pioneer Memorial Library and is a chance for voters in Colby and Thomas County to hear directly from the candidates seeking a seat on the USD 315 Board of Education.

What’s Happening This Week on NWKS Radio (July 8–14)Your one-stop roundup for local events, community fun, and summer happenings! Northwest Kansas is hopping with activities this week, and NWKS Radio is your guide to the good times! Whether you're a board game buff, a fan of fair food, or just looking to get out and enjoy summer, there's something for everyone.

As the sun rose on June 13, host Rollie Halligan welcomed in a lively foursome of longtime friends and golfing buddies just ahead of the annual Sweet Swinger Golf Tournament at Sugar Hills. What followed was an hour full of hometown roots, sand green nostalgia, and the kind of stories only decades of friendship can produce. “By golly, look who’s showing up!” Rollie exclaimed as Mike Rice, Lee Sherman, and Mike Elliott gathered around the mic — later joined by Rollie’s brothe

Get ready to unplug, unwind, and two-step your way into summer — the 5th Annual Shindig at the Smoky is happening Saturday, June 28th from 5 to 8 p.m. MT at Soldiers Memorial Park, just a short 15-mile drive south of Goodland!

Summer is in full swing across Northwest Kansas — and whether you're home for the Colby All-School Reunion 🦅 or just soaking up some sunshine, there's something for everyone to enjoy this week!

On Friday, we brought our Rolling Radio to Chambers Park in Goodland for the kickoff of the Park 'n Play summer series, hosted by Sherman County Community Development (SCCD). These family-friendly Friday events take place on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month through the summer — and we couldn’t have asked for a better way to launch the season. Live music, food trucks, sunshine, and a crowd full of lawn chairs and smiling faces — and to top it off, Raquel & The Wildflowe

Get your engines revved and your spirit of adventure ready—Oakley is about to host a historic and heart-pumping celebration! Paul Heskett recently sat down with Alan Suter of the Tri-County Cruisers to chat about the 20th Anniversary Cruise-In-and-Car Show, and here’s the inside scoop on the festivities!

Get ready to look up, NWKS Radio listeners — tonight, Tuesday, June 10, 2025, the Strawberry Moon will rise, and it’s going to be a beauty!

What's going on this week June 11-5 in the NWKS Radio listening area.

It’s that time of year again! The Butterfield Trail Museum’s Party in the Park is back in Russell Springs, Kansas on Saturday, June 14th, promising a full day of fun, food, music, and community spirit — all to support one of the region’s most treasured historical landmarks.

There’s no shortage of things to do this month in Sherman County! Jessica from Sherman County Community Development joined Kristina on NWKS Radio this week to highlight a packed schedule of fun, family-friendly events you’ll want to get on your calendar.

The Main Street Arts Council (MSAC) is proud to announce the return of the Main Street Summer Theater Festival, now celebrating its 10th year of bringing arts education and performance opportunities to youth across northwest Kansas. This year’s festival features a unique twist: the same production, Disney’s Dare to Dream Jr., will be performed by local youth in six different towns—Atwood, Colby, Goodland, Hoxie, Oakley, and Quinter—each offering its own interpretation of the

Rock the Block started June 1 with over 50 players signed up the first day! NWKS Radio invites you to join the ultimate summer giveaway game through the Eventzee app. From June 1 through August 31, players can complete photo, trivia, and location-based challenges to earn points and compete for amazing prizes — including the chance to throw the party of the summer in your own neighborhood

This Week in Northwest Kansas: Events to Mark on Your Calendar (June 3–8, 2025) Summer is heating up across Northwest Kansas, and there’s no shortage of events to fill your days with fun, learning, shopping, and community spirit. Whether you're into board games, basketball, live music, vintage treasures, or even body slams, there's something coming up for everyone. Here’s your highlighted roundup of this week’s events across the region. To see the full schedule go to https:

Sheridan County is joining communities across Kansas for the annual Highway 24 Garage Sale event, taking place this year from Friday, June 6 through Sunday, June 8, 2025 (please note the corrected dates from the previous press release). This highly anticipated weekend invites shoppers to travel along Highway 24 in search of great deals, hidden treasures, and unique finds.

The 29th Annual Pickin’ on the Plains Music Festival in Colby was a HUGE success! While it’s been an amazing tradition for 29 years, this year the organizers delivered some tough news. The Pickin’ on the Plains Music Festival may not make it another year—unless the community steps up to help.

If your summer plans are missing live music, laughter, and a whole lot of family-friendly fun, then clear your calendar—Pickin’ on the Plains Music Festival is back this weekend at the Thomas County Fairgrounds in Colby, Kansas! This hometown festival is celebrating its 29th year of unforgettable tunes and community togetherness.

In a special moment during the concert, The Frontmen autographed an acoustic guitar, which was then auctioned off in a silent, text-to-bid format. The rules were simple: highest bidder takes home the guitar, and the total amount would be donated to a charity of their choosing.