January 16, 1951 - February 17, 2026 Gary Lee Stoll, 75, of Oakley, KS passed away February 17, 2026, on I-70, where he lived a good part of his life as a truck driver. He was born six weeks early to Harry and Nora (Miller) Stoll on January 16, 1951, along with his twin brother Larry Dee, who died the next day. A lifelong fan of the Denver Broncos and the Kansas City Royals and at constant odds with car mechanics, he instilled in his children an enriched vocabulary, based in

September 28, 1943 - February 16, 2026 Longtime Goodland, KS resident, Donna Lee Ruddell, 82, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026 at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, KS. Donna was born September 28, 1943 to Ed and Dorothy (Bedore) Williams. The family lived in Burlington, Colorado as Donna grew up and attended school. On January 4, 1960, Donna married Richard Ruddell. To this union, three children were born- Sandra Kay, Randy Lee and Richard David. In 1966, the family re

Early morning semi crash shuts down eastbound I-70 in Thomas County near milepost 65 between Colby and Oakley. Kansas Highway Patrol reports two Freightliners collided around 1:14 a.m., closing EB lanes for three hours. One driver transported with suspected minor injuries. Traffic delays reported on I-70 February 24, 2026.

NWKS Radio area wrestlers that are headed to the 2026 KSHSAA State Wrestling tournament February 27-28

The 4th Annual FFA Special Sale, hosted February 10 at Heartland Regional Stockyards in Plainville, was a resounding success, raising more than $16,000 in support of Kansas FFA and 21 local FFA chapters across the state.

Chris Armstrong has been named the new head softball coach at Fort Hays Tech Northwest in Goodland. The Las Vegas native shared his journey from desert baseball player to college coach on the Good Neighbor Hour. With a young, talented roster and fresh leadership, Tiger softball is entering an exciting new chapter. Read more about Coach Armstrong and the future of Fort Hays Tech Northwest softball.

Sherman County Economic Development Director Bert Mosier shared updates on the Good Neighbor Hour about business loan programs, Main Street improvements, and new growth in Goodland. As an official Network Kansas e-Community, Sherman County offers funding up to $150,000+ for entrepreneurs and expansions. Learn about facade grants, the new Main Street Marketplace, and how Community Development is helping local businesses thrive.

COLBY, Kan. — Colby Community College faculty member Dr. Jeffrey Sekavec has been named to Marquis Who’s Who in America for 2025, earning the distinction for the second consecutive year after also being recognized in 2024. Marquis Who’s Who selects individuals based on professional achievements, leadership and contributions within their fields, considering factors such as position, accomplishments and professional visibility.

*PRESS RELEASE FROM HIGH PLAINS MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE HAYS, Kan. (for immediate release) – An all-new triple raffle event is live now to raise funds supporting High Plains Mental Health Center’s new Crisis Intervention Center, opening its doors to Northwest Kansas on May 4. The “Heroes of Hope; Healing Triple Raffle” offers three incredible chances to win three incredible prizes. Tickets are $20 each or a bundle of six tickets per $100. The raffle can be entered online

November 7, 1955 - February 18, 2026 Duane Brown was born in Colby, Kansas, on November 7, 1955, and he lived and died in Colby. He graduated from Colby High School, where he was very good at athletics. Duane was talented in almost anything he did, and beyond sports, he was one hell of an artist. One of the best ways to know Duane was sitting with him, listening to his music. He loved to fish, and he loved riding his Harley—sometimes a little too fast. He was always very funn

February 10, 1945 - February 14, 2026 Dennis John Diederich “Denny” died Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the age of 81. Denny was one of seven children born to Julius “Dulie” and Mae (Weaver) Diederich on February 10, 1945, in Dresden, Kansas. Denny grew up in Selden and attended Selden Elementary School and Selden Rural High School. He worked at the HI-WAY Café, a restaurant his mother owned in Selden as a fry cook until he graduated from high school. He then attended US Tra

February 13, 1934 - February 14, 2026 Peggy Jean Pearson, a long time resident of Sharon Springs, Kansas, passed away peacefully on February 14th, 2026, just a day after her 92nd birthday. Born on February 13th, 1934, in Weskan, Kansas, Peggy was the daughter of Ray Welsh and Clara Blodgett Welsh. She attended and graduated from Weskan School. Later in life, she graduated from Cosmetology school in Denver, Colorado. Peggy's career in Cosmetology allowed her to touch the lives

June 15, 1950, February 12, 2026 Goodland, KS resident Rebecca Sue Taylor, 75, passed away on February 12, 2026 at the Medical Center of Aurora in Aurora, CO. She was born on June 15, 1950 to Harvey and Mae (Bailey) Dunhill in Denver, Colorado. Rebecca enjoyed being a CNA at nursing home in Canyon, Colorado. She loved NASCAR, old westerns like Cheyenne and John Wayne, loved her cat Bandit and loved keeping track of celebrities and wrote pages upon pages. She collected wolves

Last week, we were able to talk to Logan Wright of Red Cross in Wichita about blood donation shortages, what the foundation does and how it can be useful for Kansans.

July 14, 1961 - February 13, 2026 Stanley Dean Kramer, 64, passed away on February 13, 2026, in Loveland, Colorado, following a sudden illness. Stan was born on July 14, 1961, in Burlington, Colorado, to Max and Mildred Kramer. He was the third of four children—Sherry, Steve, Stan, and Nathan. He spent his childhood helping on the family farm north of Bethune, where he learned the values of hard work and responsibility that would guide him throughout his life. A graduate of B

July 8, 1940 - February 12, 2026 Barbara Jean Sawer, born in McCook, Nebraska on July 8, 1940, the first child of Frank and Dorothy Sawer, was raised on the family farm north of Atwood, Kansas. While in grade school, she joined the local Driftwood Sunflowers 4-H Club and developed a skill for recording and tracking her projects. During her high school years, Barbara was elected club reporter and used her love of writing to report the club’s activities to numerous local public

July 11, 1931 - January 22, 2026 "A mother is the heartbeat of the home, and her love is the thread that binds a family together through generations." Dorothy Ann Evans, a woman of remarkable warmth, grace, and devotion, passed away at the age of 94. Dorothy was born on July 11, 1931 in Holyrood, Kansas to Henry Nagel and Anna Marie Pauline Reents Nagel. She lived in Kanorado, Kansas for over 50 years and was involved in the farming community there. Dorothy was known for the

The Northwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging (NWKAAA) in Hays, KS received a grant for senior nutrition services that was made possible by the 2025 Kansas Legislature and awarded by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services

December 3, 1958 - February 4, 2026 Longtime Goodland resident Ronald Kevin Rempe passed away Wednesday February 4, 2026 at Leisure Homestead Association in Stafford, Kansas, where he had been a resident for the last ten years. He was 67. Ron was a 1977 graduate of Goodland High School and had worked for several businesses in Goodland over the years, and was best known as a radio announcer starting on KLOE AM in the late 70’s and 80’s and also on KKCI radio in the 90’s. Ron l

April 21, 1961 - January 28, 2026 Connie Williams, 64 of Tucson Arizona, died Wednesday January 28, 2026, at Banner University South Hospital in Tucson AZ. She was born April 21, 1961, in Goodland KS to Orval Williams and Elizabeth “Betty” (Haremza) Williams. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother Darrell Williams. She is survived by her daughter Crystal Ferns (Steve Ferns), of San Tan Valley AZ; 2 grandchildren, Madalyn Ferns; and Maxwell Ferns; partner Je