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

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

Coach, trainer, organizer, and guide, Crow wears more hats than most folks own. He leads college, high school, and 4-H shooting sports programs; trains hunting dogs; runs a dog training business; and still finds time to guide hunts across the region. If you’ve heard clay targets shatter in northwest Kansas, there’s a good chance Melvin had something to do with it.

familiar name on Northwest Kansas airwaves and an even more familiar face on the court is now at the helm of the Goodland High School boys basketball program. Dawson Raymer, a 2018 GHS graduate, has been officially named the new head coach of the Cowboys, returning to lead his alma mater with intensity, passion, and a deep appreciation for the town that shaped him. Raymer joined the Morning Blitz radio show Tuesday morning in his first public interview since taking the job

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

The 2025 Kansas State Track & Field Championship held at Wichita State's Cessna Stadium brought excitement, fierce competition, and outstanding performances from athletes across the state. Athletes from the NWKS Radio listening area represented their schools proudly, making their mark in a weekend that featured unforgettable finishes, personal bests, and emotional celebrations.

Colby High School’s Alisabeth Barton is closing out her senior year with one of the highest honors a Kansas student can receive. Recognized as a Kansas Governor’s Scholar, Barton was nominated by her school and selected by the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) for finishing in the top one percent of the Class of 2025.

The Colby High School Lady Eagles softball team wrapped up their regular season in unconventional fashion this week, claiming the Great West Activities Conference (GWAC) title with a 6-2 league record, without taking the field.

Windy Finish at Meadow Lake: Scott City’s Rumford Wins, Goodland Takes Team Title at GWAC Tournament

Northwest Kansas Athletes Shine at Colby Invitational

A packed house at Thomas County Speedway was treated to an exciting night of IMCA dirt track racing on May 9, as competitors from across Kansas, Colorado, and Nebraska battled through heats and features. Five IMCA classes delivered action-filled A Features with dramatic comebacks, thrilling side-by-side racing, and a few unexpected twists.

Beneath clear skies and crisp spring winds, Dennen Field in Colby came alive Friday as middle school athletes from across northwest Kansas gathered for a full day of competition and camaraderie. The annual Colby Middle School Track Meet brought together teams from more than a dozen schools—Hays, Goodland, Weskan, Hoxie, Wallace County, Grinnell, Brewster, and others—for what proved to be one of the most competitive meets of the season.

The 2025 Colby Eagle Invitational brought together some of northwest Kansas’ top high school golf talent on a crisp spring day, with a competitive leaderboard and individual highlights that showcased the depth of the field.

The Cimarron Invitational brought together a competitive field of western Kansas golf programs Monday at the Cimarron Golf Club, with Goodland and Colby both turning in standout performances in a deep and talented lineup.

On a cool and breezy Saturday, high school golf teams from northwest Kansas gathered at the Rawlins County Invitational for a competitive 18-hole showdown at the Atwood Country Club. With tight scores and individual excellence on display, the event featured a dramatic finish and showcased strong performances from multiple schools across the region.

Runners from across northwest Kansas and beyond gathered in Colby on Saturday, April 26, to compete in the 2025 Pioneer Marathon events. Participants raced across four distances — 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Full Marathon — showing determination and endurance on a cool, breezy morning.

Photo Gallery - Colby Eagles vs. Hugoton Eagles

Colby Lady Eagles Sweep Hugoton, Stay Perfect in GWAC Play

Colby, Goodland, and Oakley Stand Tall at the 88th Scott City Relays

Northwest Kansas Golf teams hit well at Ulysses