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Jennifer Elizabeth Lindsey
Jennifer Elizabeth Lindsey, 78, of Colby, died Monday, September 1, 2025. She was born on July 5, 1947, in Hays, KS to Harold and Hilda (Meisner) Zerfas.
Kristina Hemel
Sep 21 min read


Dianne Lynnetta Kvasnicka
Dianne Kvasnicka, 72, of Winona Kansas died Sunday August 31, 2025, peacefully in her home with her husband by her side, the love of her family and her unwavering faith.
Kristina Hemel
Sep 22 min read


Leora Compton
Leora ‘Lefty” Compton, age 92, of Hays, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Society Nursing Home in Hays. She was born August 6, 1933, on the family farm northwest of Atwood, Kansas, to Theodor C. and Anna M. (Focke) Domsch.
Kristina Hemel
Sep 22 min read


Marilyn Sue Bliss
November 28, 1949 — August 27, 2025
Goodland, Kansas
Lifelong Goodland, KS resident, Marilyn Sue Bliss, 75, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at the Topside Manor in Goodland.
Kristina Hemel
Sep 23 min read


Make or update emergency plans during National Preparedness Month
The United States is experiencing more frequent and intense extreme weather, making it more important than ever for people to be prepared for emergencies. September is National Preparedness Month and the American Red Cross urges everyone to take steps to protect their loved ones by getting their households ready now.
Kristina Hemel
Sep 23 min read


Roadwork underway on U.S. 283 in Norton County
Roadwork underway on U.S. 283 in Norton County
A project to resurface a portion of U.S. 283 is underway in Norton County.
The Kansas Department of Transportation project involves a mill and overlay on 14 miles of the highway starting at the east K-9 junction and ending near Washington Street in Norton. During construction, traffic will be reduced to one lane through the areas where crews are actively working and directed by flaggers and a pilot car. Motorists should plan for
Kristina Hemel
Sep 21 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 302 min read


Guardrail improvement project to start on K-25 in Rawlins County
Guardrail improvement project to start on K-25 in Rawlins County
The Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin work on a guardrail improvement project along a portion of K-25 in Rawlins County on Tuesday, Sept. 2.
Kristina Hemel
Aug 301 min read


A Dream Realized: Ribbon Cutting at the Kenton Krehbiel Inclusive Playground at Villa High
Today was a day of joy, celebration, and community spirit in Colby as the long-awaited Kenton Krehbiel Inclusive Playground at Villa High Park officially opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
What began as a dream nearly a year ago has now become a vibrant, living reality-a playground designed for every child to play, laugh, and belong.
Kristina Hemel
Aug 302 min read


Fast and Furious Storm Slams Brewster with Heavy Rain, Wind, and Hail
Brewster, KS was hit hard Friday evening as a fast-moving severe thunderstorm brought torrential rain, high winds, and hail to the area.
Kristina Hemel
Aug 291 min read


Colby City Council to Meet September 2nd
The Colby City Council will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the council chambers at 585 N. Franklin. A full agenda is scheduled, including several important budget hearings, community discussions, and action items.
Kristina Hemel
Aug 292 min read


Ron Freeman to Open Pickerill Lecture Series Sept. 9
COLBY, Kan. (August 28, 2025) — Former professional football player turned educator, entrepreneur, and NFL agent Ron Freeman will be the featured speaker in the Dr. Max Pickerill Lecture Series at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 9, in the H.F. Davis Memorial Library at Colby Community College.
Kristina Hemel
Aug 291 min read


Sheridan County Foundation awards grants in July and August
The Sheridan County Community Foundation (SCCF) has awarded $4,389.00 in grant funding through its July and August grant cycles, supporting projects that enrich education, culture, and community well-being.
Kristina Hemel
Aug 292 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 280 min read


Two Injured in Thomas County Crash Tuesday Night
The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a single-vehicle crash late Tuesday night in Thomas County that sent two Oakley residents to the hospital.
The crash occurred at 9:44 p.m. on August 26 along U.S. Highway 24, near mile marker 57.7, about 2.25 miles east of Highway K-25. According to the crash log, a 1994 GMC Sierra was traveling eastbound when it left the roadway for an unknown reason. The vehicle entered the north ditch, continued northeast through a pasture, and came to re
Kristina Hemel
Aug 281 min read


Celebrating National Radio Commercial Day – August 28
Today, August 28, we celebrate something that has shaped the way we listen, laugh, and even sing along: National Radio Commercial Day. It’s a chance to look back at the history of radio advertising, appreciate how it has changed over the decades, and recognize the businesses that trust local radio to tell their story.
Kristina Hemel
Aug 282 min read


Peggy Yvonne Stupka
Peggy Yvonne Stupka, 78, of Colby, died Sunday August 24, 2025, at Citizens Medical Center.
She was born to Nicholas and Burnice (Freeman) Schroeder in Junction City, KS on September 11, 1946. Peggy graduated from Junction City High School with the class of 1964. She worked for the Junction City Telephone Company during and after high school. After graduating from the Automation Institute in Kansas City, MO, she was employed by the City of Junction City, working in
Kristina Hemel
Aug 262 min read


After the Storm: Grinnell Gathers for Revival & Street Concert Featuring Logan Mize
Just three months after a tornado ripped through Grinnell, Kansas, the heart of the town was beating strong again Friday night as the Gove County Community Foundation hosted the After the Storm Revival & Street Concert featuring Kansas native Logan Mize.
Kristina Hemel
Aug 252 min read


Rainfall Report Sunday night August 24
RAIN REPORTS FROM OUR LISTENERS FOR THE EVENING OF AUGUST 24 TO AUGUST 25 MORNING.
Kristina Hemel
Aug 251 min read


Worship by the Water Draws Hundreds to Atwood Lake
The banks of Atwood Lake were filled with music, worship, and community spirit last night as an estimated 800 to 1,000 people gathered for the annual *Worship by the Water* concert. With chairs and blankets spread across the lawn near the lake’s gazebo and bandshell, the setting could not have been more perfect-still, calm, and bathed in a late summer glow. The evening featured Allison Eide, Cade Thompson, and Ben Fuller in concert at Atwood, KS.
Kristina Hemel
Aug 252 min read
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