NWKS Radio will host and live stream a special moderated forum for the USD 315 School Board candidates on Tuesday, July 15 at 7:00 PM on the NWKS Radio Facebook page. This public event is being hosted at Pioneer Memorial Library and is a chance for voters in Colby and Thomas County to hear directly from the candidates seeking a seat on the USD 315 Board of Education.

What’s Happening This Week on NWKS Radio (July 8–14)Your one-stop roundup for local events, community fun, and summer happenings! Northwest Kansas is hopping with activities this week, and NWKS Radio is your guide to the good times! Whether you're a board game buff, a fan of fair food, or just looking to get out and enjoy summer, there's something for everyone.

On June 10th in El Dorado, 14-year-old Caleb Moore died by suicide. Described as a happy, loving kid by his mother, Morgan, the family initially thought it was a mistake or that cyberbullying had been involved. He wasn’t depressed, he was excited about upcoming sports and to take on the 8th grade, she said. Morgan, along with Caleb’s father, Tarrell (AKA Ty), thought there was an accident where their son was posing for pictures with a gun, attempting to “look tough.”

💦Rain Reports from our listeners for yesterday July 6: Mingo .15" Colby at the KXXX studios .2" Oakley .35" Russell Springs .85" Winona...

A tragic two-vehicle collision occurred Friday afternoon in Norton County, resulting in the death of one individual and multiple injuries. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a 2009 Pontiac G6 was eastbound on U.S. 36 when the driver lost control, hydroplaned, and struck a westbound 2025 Honda Odyssey head-on. The crash happened near mile marker 105, west of the U.S. 283 junction. The driver of the Pontiac, 21-year-old Darian W. Marston of McCook, Nebraska, was not

Ah, the Fourth of July in Northwest Kansas—where the wheat waves golden, the sky turns red, white, and BOOM, and at least one person insists on lighting the big one from a lawn chair. Before you channel your inner pyrotechnic legend, let’s run through some tips to make sure your celebration ends with a bang (and not a trip to the ER, a stern lecture from the fire chief, or a grass fire that takes out half the county).

Learn about Kansas's updated cellphone laws for drivers, including the new hands-free requirement effective July 1, 2025. Discover what's banned, who's affected, fines, exceptions, and how to stay compliant on the road.

From Phillips County Sheriffs Office Facebook: "The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred Friday evening, June 27, 2025, in Phillipsburg, Kansas, resulting in the deaths of Phillips County Sheriff’s Deputy Brandon Gaede and suspect Kolton Griffith.

Brandon Pierce Gaede April 28, 1995 - June 27, 2025 Phillipsburg resident, Brandon Pierce Gaede, passed away June 27, 2025 at the Phillips County Hospital in Phillipsburg at the age of 30.

Robert “Bob” Duane Ekberg, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025, at the age of 96, at Prairie Senior Living Complex in Colby, Kansas. Born on August 7, 1928, to Morris and Merle Ekberg, Bob was raised on the family farm where he cultivated a lifelong connection to the land. He graduated from Levant High School in 1946, where he played basketball and later continued playing on the town team.

David (Dave) Lee Mariman, 61, of Grand Island, Nebraska, died on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at Citizens Medical Center in Colby, Kansas, surrounded by his family.

William “Bill” Leo Wieland, 94, of Colby passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones. Bill was born in Colby on May 20, 1931, to H.L. and Katherine Ann Wieland. He was raised in Missouri by his aunt and uncle who he fondly called Ma and Dad Cohen until he was a teen. When he returned to Kansas he graduated school at St. John’s Military Academy in Hays. After graduation, Bill was drafted at the age of 21. He served two years in

Shirley Ochs, 61, of Park, KS passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 27, 2025, after a second battle with cancer. She was born on October 11, 1963, to Billy and Sophie Ochs. Shirley was the fifth of their six daughter family. She was raised on a farm near Park, KS and really enjoyed the outdoors and her quiet country life. Shirley’s interests were art, fashion, sports and dance.

Follow up release from Phillips County Sheriffs Office on officer shooting--PHILLIPSBURG, Kan. — The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office is inv

According to an official statement from the Phillips County Sheriff’s Office, posted to Facebook at 10:40 p.m. on Friday, June 27, deputies were responding to a fireworks-related call at the intersection of 1st and E Street in Phillipsburg when an exchange of gunfire occurred. During the confrontation, a deputy was shot and transported to the hospital. The suspect involved sustained fatal injuries. While the Sheriff’s Office has not yet officially confirmed the identity of

Charles Duane Slaven October 8, 1930 — April 28, 2025 Conroe, Texas Charles Duane Slaven, known affectionately as Chuck, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on April 28, 2025. Born on October 8, 1930, in Kendall, Kansas, Chuck lived a remarkable life filled with faith, devotion, innovation, and continuous learning. He was 94 years old.

Jackie Dautel February 21, 1976 — June 23, 2025 Goodland, Kansas Jackie L. Dautel, 49 passed away at Goodland Regional Medical Center in Goodland, Kansas on June 23, 2025 after a long fight against Cancer. She was born on February 21, 1976 to Ronald and Eileen Dautel.

Trego County, KS (June 21, 2025) — An 81-year-old man from Collyer was seriously injured Saturday afternoon in an accident along Interstate 70 in Trego County. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, the incident occurred at 1:15 p.m. at milepost 126.2 westbound — approximately 1.7 miles west of the K-238 exit. The crash report states that a 2026 Volvo semi-tractor, traveling westbound, passed a legally parked vehicle on the shoulder but was unable to change lanes due to t

The Kansas Department of Transportation will temporarily close both eastbound and westbound lanes of I-70 at Exit 157 near Hays on Saturday, June 28, and Sunday, June 29.

Randy Lynn Brown, 71, of Colby, died Sunday, June 22, 2025. He was born on July 20, 1953, in Colby, to Donald and Mildred (Stupka) Brown. Randy attended Colby Public Schools and then worked in construction. He was part of the crew that built Colby Community College in the 1960’s and he helped build the South Park apartments in the 1970s. He served in the Army National Guard for six years in the 1970s. He then went to work for Union Pacific Railroad and worked for Bud Stupka d