If your summer plans are missing live music, laughter, and a whole lot of family-friendly fun, then clear your calendar—Pickin’ on the Plains Music Festival is back this weekend at the Thomas County Fairgrounds in Colby, Kansas! This hometown festival is celebrating its 29th year of unforgettable tunes and community togetherness.

Kansas Governor Kelly visited Grinnell today to see firsthand the damage of the tornado that directly hit the town of Grinnell, KS on Sunday, May 18th.

However, at approximately 6:50 PM CST, a tornado touched down in Grinnell, Kansas. The National Weather Service in Goodland issued the tornado warning at 6:38 PM, noting that a storm capable of producing a tornado was located 7 miles south of Grinnell, moving northeast at 30 mph. The warning remained in effect until 7:15 PM CDT. The storm brought with it the threat of a tornado and quarter-size hail, and radar indicated strong rotation.

Kami wasted no time returning to western Kansas, launching High Point Vet Service shortly after graduation. Her practice, based in the Goodland area, serves Sherman, Thomas, Wallace, and even parts of Colorado. While she offers routine and emergency care for both large and small animals, her specialty lies in large animal medicine.

Joel Navarro gives his Little Texas jacket from 1994 to a The Frontmen SuperFan

Jennifer, Director of the Sherman County Health Department, recently sat down with NWKS Radio's Rollie Halligan during the Good Neighbor Hou

Sparks Tower or Handy Tower without realizing the vital role they play in the community. Behind the scenes of these buildings—and 84 apartme

Yesterday afternoon, March 14, a sudden and intense dust storm swept through Northwest Kansas, bringing near-zero visibility and causing a s

At Sacred Heart Colby Elementary School, things are gearing up for an exciting event on Wednesday, April 3rd from 5 to 7 p.m.

Clean up at VillaHigh Pond

We are thrilled to welcome Lucretia Stargell as the new CEO of Goodland Regional Medical Center and Rawlins County Health Center! In a recen

The City of Colby has announced several power outages that will take place. The first one is Monday, March 10th and then another on Tuesday

Get ready for a magical afternoon as NWKS Radio partners with the Colby High School Prom Committee, Goodies and Things, City Limits Conventi

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

For the past 12 years, the 8th Grade Entrepreneurship Fair in Thomas County has been giving students the opportunity to dream big and think

On February 26, the Colby Event Center was buzzing with excitement as local businesses and professionals gathered for the 7th Grade Career F

Colby Event Center getsa sign

Mark your calendars for March 21-23, 2025, as the Colby Event Center in Colby, Kansas, prepares to host NWKS Radio’s 34th Annual Home and Be

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

Goodland High School Reunion Date Set