Darrell Leon Mickey November 6, 1945 — December 18, 2025 Funeral Service Monday, December 29, 2025 Starts at 1:30 pm (Central time) Baalmann Mortuary - Atwood 109 N. 2nd St., Atwood, KS 67730

A longtime AM station in northwest Kansas is off the air after wind gusts exceeding 80 mph left its tower leaning. Licensed to Goodland, KLOE(AM) broadcasts on 730 kHz with 1 kW daytime and 20 watts at night. It transmits from a single tower located along Old U.S. Highway 24, just north of Interstate 70 and west of Goodland.

Darletta Kay Collins July 1, 1951 — December 19, 2025 Private graveside services will be held for Darletta in the spring in the Sharon Springs Cemetery.

June 17, 1946 — December 20, 2025 Stratton, Colorado Services are pending at this time. Memorial contributions may be made out to the Stratton Church of God or to EPAWA and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

Step into the magic of the season at Old Town Burlington’s Winter Wonderlights & Christmas Tree Stroll! Over 90,000 lights, 30+ decorated trees, Santa visits, wagon rides, hot cocoa, ice skating, reindeer, and family fun fill this 6.5-acre holiday village in Burlington, CO. Open select nights through Dec. 27—there’s still time to attend this unforgettable small-town Christmas experience. 🎄✨

Christmas magic filled the KXXX Radio studios Tuesday night as Santa Claus himself made a special stop at NWKS Radio to spend two unforgettable hours on the air with Joel Navarro. From 5:30 to 7:30, listeners on 100.3 The Ride and FlyOver Country 97.9 tuned in as Santa read letters, answered questions, and spread holiday cheer across Northwest Kansas.

We want to inform our listeners that Goodland's 730 Gold KLOE is currently off the air due to a tower failure caused by today’s severe wind storm. An inspection revealed that the insulators at the base of the tower failed, causing the structure to lean. Until a repair can be executed, the facility cannot operate. Our engineering and management teams are evaluating available options. At this time, KLOE is expected to remain off the air for an extended period.

John Wesley Cooper April 20, 1976 — December 16, 2025 John Wesley Cooper, 49, died Tuesday, December 16, 2025, in Wayne, Nebraska. John graduated from Colby High School in 1995, from there John wore many hats ranging from tire tech to kitchen supervisor. Most of all the hat he wore best was beloved father, brother, and son.

August 22, 1940 — December 10, 2025 Goodland, Kansas Evelyn May (Hoyt) Ward, 85, passed away at her home in Goodland, Kansas on December 10, 2025. She was born on August 22, 1940 to Ernest F. Hoyt and May L. (Butler) Hoyt at the family farm in a sod house in Sherman County, Kansas. She met the love of her life Edison G. Ward in Porcupine, SD on the Pine Ridge Reservation, and they became one in 1972 in Sundance, WY, and blended their family together

Due to the crazy wind storm on Dec 17 and 18 KLOE Goodland's Gold 730 was knocked off the air. You can still stream the station at nwksradio.net and you can find the Good Neighbor Hour on RockIt 102.5 at 5:30 to 7 am mt. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Jake Brockwell with the Office of Emergency Management in Yuma held a press conference with updates on the fire situation in Yuma County about an hour ago.

Powerful winds continue across northwest Kansas after overnight gusts up to 80 mph caused damage across the region. Decision Weather meteorologist Chris Sramek warns another dangerous round of 60 to 80 mph winds is expected late morning through mid-afternoon today, bringing risks of blowing dust, reduced visibility, travel hazards, and extreme fire danger. Stay informed with NWKS Radio.

I70 Between Colorado State Line (near Kanorado) and US 83 (7 miles east of the Colby area). The road is closed. Visibility is reduced.

Yuma County ColoradoEmergency Management. Fire Weather Alert evacuation notice. If a wildfire is approaching your area, please evacuate

A High Wind Warning is in effect for northwest Kansas and the surrounding region as a strong cold front brings two rounds of dangerous winds. Gusts up to 65 mph, blowing dust, travel hazards, power outages, and fire weather concerns are possible through Thursday afternoon. Stay tuned to NWKS Radio for updates, closings, and safety information.

Juanita Marie Wostenberg - Sharon Springs, Kansas October 30, 1930 — December 15, 2025

Hunter Lee Still - Sharon Springs, Kansas March 3, 2005 — December 14, 2025

Alfreda Lorene Stephens passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025, in Oakley, Kansas.

Joel Navarro hosted a one hour special in tribute to Raul Malo, the front man of the genre-defying and Grammy-winning band The Mavericks, after he passed away. The one hour special radio show featured 90's country hits from The Mavericks and solo hits on KXXX 790 and 1370 KGNO - Dodge City's First Radio Station on Thursday, December 11th from 10 to 11 am. If you missed it or want to listen again. Here is the audio on demand on our KXXX 790 stream playlist

December 15 through December 25, 2025 The final stretch to Christmas is here, and Northwest Kansas is full of festive fun. From Santa visits and Christmas crafts to caroling, art walks, and holiday traditions, here’s a quick, easy-to-read guide to all the holiday-themed events happening now through Christmas Day in the NWKS Radio listening area.