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Villa High will be remaking the playground in honor of Kenton Krehbiel
Kenton Krehbiel Inclusive Park will be coming soon to Villa High in Colby.
Derek White
3 days ago4 min read


Three Kansas girls place at wrestling nationals
Northwest Kansas brought 8 kids to National wrestling, brought back three all-Americans!
Derek White
5 days ago3 min read


After the I-70 Tragedy: Processing Trauma and Caring for Mental Health
Friday, March 15, will be remembered in northwest Kansas as a day of devastation. Even those not directly involved may feel the impact—shock
Kristina Hemel
6 days ago2 min read


Colby Community College Cross Country to host the Pioneer Marathon April 26
The Colby Community College Cross Country program will host the Pioneer Marathon on Saturday, April 26, at the Colby Community College Farm
Kristina Hemel
6 days ago1 min read


City Commissioner JJ Howard Talks Cleanup, Infrastructure, and Community Spirit on the Good Neighbor Hour
Goodland City Commissioner JJ Howard joined Rollie Halligan on a recent edition of the Good Neighbor Hour to discuss everything from street
Kristina Hemel
6 days ago3 min read


Vehicles Involved in Multi-Car Accident on Interstate 70 up to 71
the number of vehicles involved in the wreck is up to 71 from a previously released 50+. A reported 8 fatalities from the accident, i
Kristina Hemel
Mar 152 min read


Massive Dust Storm Leads to Tragic Accidents in Northwest Kansas: Interstate 70 Closed for Ongoing Cleanup and Investigation
Yesterday afternoon, March 14, a sudden and intense dust storm swept through Northwest Kansas, bringing near-zero visibility and causing a s
Kristina Hemel
Mar 153 min read

Dirt Storm Shuts Down Interstate 70 Between Goodland Colby After Multiple Car Accident
Yesterday afternoon, March 14, the dirt storm came up so quickly that visibility became nearly zero in areas of Northwest Kansas. Many acci
Kristina Hemel
Mar 152 min read

IMMEDIATE RELEASE: KDOT Construction Planned on US 83 in Logan and Thomas Counties
The Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin work on a resurfacing project on a portion of U.S. 83 in Logan and Thomas counties on
Kristina Hemel
Mar 141 min read

NWKS Radio listeners in Red Flag Warning.... get ready for possibility of erratic fire growth Thursday
From the US National Weather Service in Goodland: "Dry conditions and breezy southerly winds will promote erratic fire growth Thursday.
Kristina Hemel
Mar 123 min read


Leadership Thomas County Donates $10,000 to Kenton Krehbiel All-Inclusive Playground
a $10,000 donation has been made to the Kenton Krehbiel All-Inclusive Playground Project, thanks to the funds from Leadership Thomas County.
Kristina Hemel
Mar 122 min read


Colby Lady Eagles are off to State
Colby High School had a send off for the Lady Eagles headed to 3A State!
Derek White
Mar 122 min read


Oakley High School wins 2025 Northwest Regional KidWind Challenge
Kansas KidWind Regional Challenge was held in Colby on March 10.
Derek White
Mar 123 min read

Grant awarded from ‘Sheridan County Youth & Education Fund’
Grant awarded from ‘Sheridan County Youth & Education Fund’
Derek White
Mar 122 min read


Enrollment Open House at Sacred Heart Colby Elementary Set for April 3
At Sacred Heart Colby Elementary School, things are gearing up for an exciting event on Wednesday, April 3rd from 5 to 7 p.m.Â
Joel Navarro
Mar 122 min read


NWKS Radio interview with Colby Public School Officials
NWKS Radio sat down with the officials at Colby Public Schools to discuss what has been new in the area.
Derek White
Mar 120 min read


KDOT NEWS: K-23 to close for improvements in Sheridan County
The Kansas Department of Transportation will close a 6-mile portion of K-23 in Sheridan County starting Monday, March 31.
Kristina Hemel
Mar 121 min read


Colby Event Center Ready for Year Two of Hosting 1A Division II State Basketball
Colby Event Center (CEC)Â gears up for its second year hosting the KSHSAA Class 1A Division II State Basketb
Kristina Hemel
Mar 114 min read




Main Street Arts Council auditions
Main Street Arts Council will be holding auditions for this years Main Street Summer Theater Festivals
Derek White
Mar 113 min read
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