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From Goodland to K-State: Linkon Cure’s First-Year Journey
Linkon Cure’s first season of Division I football at Kansas State was anything but ordinary. The former Goodland standout joined The Morning Blitz to reflect on a year filled with new challenges, injuries, position changes, and memorable moments, all while navigating major changes within the Wildcat football program. For Cure, the adjustment to college football went beyond the field. “The hardest adjustment, honestly, wasn’t football,” Cure said. “It was learning how to use

Ross Volkmer
1 day ago2 min read


Colby Eagle Hoops Topside Tipoff Recap Day One
Unfortunately, the Eagles went 0-2 on the first day of the 2025 Topside Tipoff.
Connor Schuh
Dec 11, 20251 min read


Topside Tipoff Turns 37: How a Kiwanis Conversation Became a Northwest Kansas Basketball Classic
High school hoops season in Northwest Kansas officially arrives this week as the 37th Annual Topside Tipoff Basketball Tournament tips off Thursday, December 11, at the historic Max Jones Fieldhouse in Goodland.
Teams from three states will pack the dome this year: Goodland High School, Colby High School, Life Prep Academy (Wichita), Ulysses High School, Burlington High School, Wray High School, Norton High School, McCook High School
Kristina Hemel
Dec 8, 20254 min read


Goodland Sweeps Cimarron in Hoops Season Opener
PHOTO CREDIT: Leon Volk The Goodland High School basketball teams opened up the 2025-26 season hosting the Cimarron Bluejays on Friday night inside the Max Jones Field House, and GHS convincingly won both contests. In the early game of the night, the Cowgirls continued their dominance of Cimarron by rolling past the Bluejays 48-19. Goodland was led by senior Libby Cure, who had 13 points & four rebounds. Fellow senior Hope Biermann added 10 points for GHS, who has won ten st

Ross Volkmer
Dec 5, 20251 min read


Michele & Josh Ivans Share Their SonShine Volleyball Mission on the Good Neighbor Hour
Michele and Josh Ivans share the mission behind SonShine Volleyball Club in Goodland, a faith-based program offering clinics, camps, and competitive teams for area youth. Learn about their journey, upcoming tryouts, and how their ministry, inspired by their daughter Avelyn, continues to impact families across Northwest Kansas.
Kristina Hemel
Dec 4, 20253 min read


⚽ The FIFA World Cup Countdown Clock Is Coming to Colby, Kansas!
The FIFA World Cup Countdown Clock is coming to Colby, KS December 3–7. This 10-foot, 450-pound illuminated display celebrates Kansas City’s role as a 2026 FIFA World Cup host city. Visit the Colby Visitors Center to see the clock, take photos, and enjoy this rare World Cup attraction stopping in northwest Kansas. A unique tourism and community event you won’t want to miss.
Kristina Hemel
Dec 3, 20252 min read


Free Admission to the Colby Community College Basketball on Saturday Nov 29
NWKS Radio is paying for everyone to attend the Colby Community College Trojans basketball game at the Colby Event Center on Saturday, Nov 29th as they take on Cowley Community College starting at 1 pm!!! Come enjoy the game and cheer on the Colby Trojans and visit the Christmas Marketplace in the south gym. ALL FOR FREE!
Kristina Hemel
Nov 24, 20251 min read


Post Malone to Perform at Cowboys vs. Chiefs Thanksgiving Day Game
Thanksgiving just got a whole lot louder.
The Dallas Cowboys have announced that Grammy-nominated superstar Post Malone will headline the halftime performance during their Thanksgiving Day matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs on November 27, 2025. The game - already a major holiday tradition - now brings together two powerhouse fanbases AND one of the biggest names in music.
Kristina Hemel
Nov 17, 20252 min read


Multiple Cowboys & Eagles Land on All-GWAC Football Teams
The 2025 GWAC All-League football teams were released earlier this week. Both Colby & Goodland had five players each honored.

Ross Volkmer
Nov 13, 20251 min read


Weskan in the Hunt for Another 6-Man State Title
WESKAN, Kan. – Coming off a dominant 62–12 opening-round playoff win over Moscow, the Weskan Coyotes are gearing up for a much tougher challenge Friday night when they host the 8–1 Ingalls Bulldogs in the sectional round of the six-man football playoffs.

Ross Volkmer
Nov 13, 20252 min read


Growing Cornhole Community Taking Off in Northwest Kansas
What started as a backyard pastime has quickly become one of Northwest Kansas' fastest-growing competitive activities — and Goodland is right in the middle of the surge. Local cornhole enthusiast Adam Waters joined The Morning Blitz Wednesday to talk about the sport’s rapid growth and the thriving community that has formed inside Freedom Hall in Goodland. “Cornhole in Northwest Kansas has been around for quite some time,” Waters explained. “The group out of Colby, the 7-8-5

Ross Volkmer
Nov 5, 20252 min read


Building Football and Community in Goodland: Mike and Dax Freeze Share Their Story
On a recent edition of the Good Neighbor Hour with Rollie Halligan, listeners got to hear from Mike and Dax Ruhs, a father-son team whose roots and dedication run deep in both Goodland and local youth football.
Kristina Hemel
Sep 11, 20253 min read


Colby Senior Spotlight- Bryndon Powell
Connor Schuh talks to Bryndon Powell for this year's first installment of the Senior Spotlight with the Colby Eagles. Tune in to 100.3 The Ride at 6 PM CST for the pregame show, and 7 PM for kickoff tonight!
Kristina Hemel
Sep 5, 20251 min read


Talk with Coach Mosier on Eagles Football-- pregame interview Colby vs Ulysses
Connor Schuh talks to Colby Eagles head football coach Ryan Mosier about the first game of the season, the Jamboree and more. Tune in to 100.3 The Ride at 6 PM CST for the pregame show, and 7 PM for kickoff tonight!
Kristina Hemel
Sep 5, 20251 min read


Guns, Grit, and Gratitude: Sporting Clays, Wilderness Stories, and a Legacy of Faith
Hunters, outdoor enthusiasts, and families from across the region are invited to gather in Oakley on Sunday, September 14, 2025, for Guns, Grit & Gratitude—a powerful day of fellowship, outdoor fun, and storytelling in memory of Cale Evins.
The event is hosted by the Cale Evins Memorial Fund and will feature two major activities: the Cale Evins Memorial Sporting Clays Shoot and an evening dinner program with YouTube star Billy Molls, known nationwide as the “Modern Day Mount
Kristina Hemel
Aug 30, 20252 min read


2025 Goodland Fall Sports Preview - Tennis - Coach Ali Hollern
The Goodland Cowgirl tennis team gets its varsity season underway today in Wakeeney. Ross Volkmer caught up with head coach Ali Hollern to preview the upcoming 2025 season.
Kristina Hemel
Aug 28, 20250 min read


Local Standout Cole Linton Enjoying Summer Ball Experience with Green Bay Rockers
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...

Ross Volkmer
Jul 24, 20252 min read


Goodland Clay Target Team Finishes 5th in the Nation at High School Championships
MASON, MI — Five sharp-shooting athletes from Goodland High School made their mark at the High School Clay Target League National...

Ross Volkmer
Jul 16, 20252 min read


Changes coming to State Basketball in Kansas: Including Colby no longer hosting
The Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) is making major changes to the state basketball tournament format beginning...

Ross Volkmer
Jul 15, 20252 min read


Golf, Goodland & Good Neighbors: Sweet Swinger Stories with Rollie and Friends
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
Kristina Hemel
Jun 19, 20253 min read
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