It was a lively early afternoon at the NWKS Radio studios on Range Avenue as rising country artist Dallas Pryor joined Kristina live on FlyOver Country 97.9. Dallas, who’s been making waves in the Texas/Red Dirt country scene, was all smiles as he rolled into Colby, calling it a familiar town he’s glad to stop in. “I’m absolutely stoked to be here,” he said. “It’s fun to be back in a familiar place.”

Picture this: It’s still blistering hot at Rock the Plains. Sweat is dripping off everyone’s faces (myself included), but none of that stops Braxton Keith, clad in those signature overalls — with no shirt this time. That “guy-next-door energy” made him as approachable as anyone I’ve met backstage. We caught up with him right after his set. He had that breezy, laid-back vibe: “I had to hunt you down,” I joked, and he just laughed and apologized that I was hunting him down!

On a sweltering Saturday afternoon at Rock the Plains, Adam Hood took the stage with the kind of soulful voice that makes you stop mid-sentence and just listen. He wasn’t just there to play and disappear -- Adam was the only artist I know of who made his way to the merch tent after his set, meeting fans and talking with the media. That kind of accessibility is rare these days, and it says a lot about the kind of artist (and person) he is.

Saturday afternoon at Rock the Plains, the heat index was somewhere between “sauna” and “walking on the sun,” but that didn’t stop Kansas’ own Logan Mize from lighting up the stage. Even before his official Saturday set, Logan made a surprise Friday appearance, jumping on stage with Jenna Paulette to perform their brand-new duet (which just so happens to release tonight). It was a fun sneak peek for the crowd — and a great reminder of why live music is magic.

Kristina from FlyOver Country 97.9 interviews Kaitlin Butts at Rock the Plains. Rock the Plains was hot -- like sunscreen-mixed-with-dirt hot-- but the music was worth every sweaty second. And one of the artists I was most excited to talk to was the incredibly talented (and wonderfully real) Kaitlin Butts. She told me how much she loved the energy from the Rock the Plains crowd - even in the blazing afternoon heat.

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to interview Texas Female Artist of the Decade in her natural habitat, let me set the scene: August 1, 2025, Central Station in Dodge City, Kansas. The rain stayed away this time, so I finally got to see a full Bri Bagwell show after her 2023 Central Station set was cut short. She and “The Banned” (yes, that’s what they call themselves) opened for Micky and the Motorcars at Dodge City Days, and it was worth the two-year wait.

On July 28, Rollie Halligan welcomed Adriel Alstrom-a Goodland High School alum currently living in New York City-onto The Good Neighbor Hour to share her journey. Adriel was in town for the all-school reunion and delighted listeners with tales ranging from small-town roots to the frantic pace of life in NYC and her courageous experiences as an ICU nurse.

As part of Sherman County Alumni Weekend, three proud Goodland High School graduates—Pat McKenzie (Class of 1983), Doug Smith (Class of 1990), and Jeff Vinery (Class of 1992)—joined Rollie on the air for a moving and memorable conversation about life, military service, and the values they carried with them from their hometown roots.

GREEN BAY, WI —  Former Goodland Cowboy and reigning KJCCC Pitcher of the Year Cole Linton is making waves in one of the nation’s top...

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

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

The Hoxie Lady Indians present their 2025 State Track Trophy at Cessna Stadium. HOXIE, Kan.  — Fresh off guiding the Hoxie Lady Indians...

The Thomas County Community Foundation is part of a growing network of community foundations across the country—the fastest-growing type of philanthropic organization in the U.S. According to Jada, TCCF acts as a local hub for charitable giving, helping donors create funds that directly support the causes they care about most. From youth sports and school improvements to beautification projects and health initiatives, the foundation supports a wide array of efforts that enha

It was an exciting Friday morning on Red Dirt Friday as Kansas Country artist Brock Wagoner dropped his brand new single, "Yellow Brick Road," live on air. Hosted by Josh Roesener, the show aired on both NWKS Radio's FlyOver Country 97.9 and SWKS Radio’s 96.3 The Marshal, giving listeners a first listen to the track that’s already making waves in the Kansas music scene.

As the seasons change in Northwest Kansas, the Goodland Activities Center (GAC) is gearing up for a full slate of spring and summer activiti

Brewster High School senior Joe Leija recently received life-changing news that has filled his hometown with pride and excitement. In an eng

Rollie Halligan sat down with Goodland Public Schools Superintendent Bill Bierman during the Good Neighbor Hour to discuss upgrades

Kristina from NWKS Radio visits with Koe Wetzel about life on the road and music

Kristina from NWKS Radio visits with Texas Artist, William Clark Green.

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