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Scott Bruce Kribs
Scott Bruce Kribs
June 29, 1959 — November 1, 2025
Goodland, Kansas
Goodland, KS resident Scott Bruce Kribs, 66, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at his home in Goodland.
Kristina Hemel
Nov 121 min read


Ginger Lee Cousins
Ginger Lee Cousins, 75, of Oakley, died Friday, November 7, 2025. She was born on May 13, 1950, in Norton, KS, to Earl and Evelyn (Martin) Kinne. Ginger married Simon Cousins on March 5, 1970. She enjoyed her pets, attending church and taking part in church activities.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Simon Cousins; son Marvin Cousins; and sister Bonnie Deitsch.
Kristina Hemel
Nov 121 min read


Hunter Safety Courses Remind Local Sportsmen to Stay Sharp as Pheasant and Deer Seasons Arrive
With pheasant season officially underway and deer season right around the corner, hunters across Northwest Kansas are gearing up for one of the busiest times of the year in the outdoors. NWKS Radio’s Kristina sat down with Marshall Rhea, a certified Hunter Education and Conceal Carry instructor, to talk about firearm safety, hunter education requirements, and the importance of responsible practices in the field.
Kristina Hemel
Nov 122 min read


A Merry Prairie Christmas-- A Fundraiser for a Thomas County Staple!
As the holiday season kicks into full swing, there’s no better time to shine a spotlight on the Prairie Museum of Art & History in Colby, Kansas — and especially on their festive fundraiser, Merry Prairie Christmas. I recently sat down with Executive Director Jenny Linden and Education Director Amber McMurray (via the good-morning giggles and holiday ad warm-up at NWKS Radio!) to learn what this institution means to the community and how you can get involved in this year’s ce
Kristina Hemel
Nov 123 min read


KDOT announces approved October bids
Below find the release from KDOT for their approved October 2025 bids for District Three- Northwest KS. For more information Contact KDOT direct.
Kristina Hemel
Nov 122 min read


A Stunning Sight for the NWKS Radio Crowd
If you were out under the wide Kansas sky last night (Tuesday, November 11, 2025), you might’ve caught something amazing: the glowing waves of the Aurora Borealis — the “Northern Lights” — lighting up the skies over our NWKS Radio listening area. Yes, right here in northwest Kansas.
Kristina Hemel
Nov 123 min read


Missing Goodland Woman Found Safe
On November 3rd, Goodland Police Department was trying to locate missing 76 year old Mary "Elaine" Felver. She was reported found safe early
Kristina Hemel
Nov 102 min read


Goodland High School to Present Disney’s Frozen This Weekend
Goodland High School is about to turn the auditorium into a snowy kingdom as the GHS Music Department proudly presents Disney’s Frozen on Friday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. The cast joined Rollie Halligan on the Good Neighbor Hour to talk about the show, their characters, and all the work that’s gone into bringing Arendelle to life.
Kristina Hemel
Nov 103 min read


Good Neighbor Hour: “Taxes, Tips & Small-Town Life” — A Neighborly Conversation with CPA Cole Artzer
A Goodland High School (2016) grad, Koal studied in Topeka, worked in Kansas City, and then chose to come home. He runs Artzer Accounting & Advisory in Goodland, where he took over the long-standing practice from Joyce Moore and Tammy Hayes. Below is Koal’s plain-English overview of notable tax changes heading our way. (Koal stressed this is general information, not individual tax advice—everyone’s situation is different. Talk to your tax professional before making decision
Kristina Hemel
Nov 104 min read


Dillons Offering Veteran's Day Deal
According to KSN, Dillons is offering Veterans Day discounts tomorrow on Veteran's Day.
Connor Schuh
Nov 101 min read


Four Veterans, Four Paths, One Bond of Service: A Veterans Day Conversation on the Good Neighbor Hour
On a crisp November morning in Goodland, the Good Neighbor Hour turned into something more than a radio show. It became a living scrapbook of American service. Host Rollie Halligan welcomed four veterans into the studio, each with a different branch, a different era, and a different story, yet all connected by the same thread of duty.
Those voices belonged to Mike Elliott, Ron Vignery, Jerry Franklin, and Jim Mull. They laughed, remembered, reflected, and taught us somethi
Kristina Hemel
Nov 106 min read


Colby Public Schools Superintendent Katina Brenn on the Recent School Board Election
This past Friday, we got a chance to talk to Colby Public Schools superintendent Katina Brenn regarding the school board election in town.
Connor Schuh
Nov 101 min read


Ervin L. Elfman Jr.
Longtime Goodland, KS resident, Ervin Luverne Elfman, Jr., 87, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, CO. Ervin “Erv” Elfman — lovingly known as Sonny to his siblings and friends, and Papa to his grandchildren — lived a life full of laughter, generosity, and love.
Connor Schuh
Nov 72 min read


Injury Crash East of Wallace Sends One to Logan County Hospital
Wallace County, KS — Emergency crews responded Wednesday morning to an injury crash on U.S. Highway 40, approximately 1.3 miles east of 30 Road. The Kansas Highway Patrol was dispatched at 8:15 AM to the scene.
Kristina Hemel
Nov 71 min read


Gene Berg
November 27, 1953 — November 4, 2025
Goodland, Kansas
Ainan Eugene Berg, 71, passed away at Hope Springs in Sharon Springs on November 4, 2025. He was born on November 27, 1953 to Ainan and Betty (Young) Berg, in North Platte, NE.
Kristina Hemel
Nov 61 min read


Press Release about Burlington Crash
A press Release was released from the Colorado State Patrol Public Affairs about the vehicle accident that involved several Burlington stude
Kristina Hemel
Nov 61 min read


Car Accident in Burlington Involving Several Students
This post is copied from a Facebook post put up by Burlington School District RE-6J Nov 5th at 4:40 mst. Our thoughts and prayers are with o
Kristina Hemel
Nov 51 min read


Delores Diane Lockhart
Delores D. Lockhart, 70, of Oakley, died Monday, November 3, 2025. She was born October 19, 1955, in Quinter, KS, to Victor and Esmaria “Esta” (Wolf) Schmidtberger. Delores grew up on the family farm near Grainfield and graduated from Wheatland High School in 1973.
Connor Schuh
Nov 52 min read


Arthur George Zimmerly
Art Zimmerly passed away on November 1, 2025, at the Rawlins County Medical Center. He was 78 years old.
Connor Schuh
Nov 52 min read


One Injured in Semi Rollover on I-70 in Thomas County
The Kansas Highway Patrol responded to an injury crash Monday evening in Thomas County.
According to the crash log, the accident happened around 6:00 p.m. on November 3, 2025, on Interstate 70 westbound near mile marker 46, about three-quarters of a mile west of County Road 11.
Kristina Hemel
Nov 51 min read
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