What started as a backyard pastime has quickly become one of Northwest Kansas' fastest-growing competitive activities — and Goodland is right in the middle of the surge. Local cornhole enthusiast Adam Waters joined The Morning Blitz  Wednesday to talk about the sport’s rapid growth and the thriving community that has formed inside Freedom Hall in Goodland. “Cornhole in Northwest Kansas has been around for quite some time,” Waters explained. “The group out of Colby, the 7-8-5

Elections happened nationwide yesterday, here's results on some of those in the area.

Step outside and look at the moon! November's full moon is a supermoon, according to NASA. Meaning the moon is at the closest point to Ear

Today is election day nationwide, and there's still time to vote! You can vote until 7 pm local time at your local polling place.

This Monday, Fort Hays State President Tisa Mason, Fort Hays Tech Northwest President Corey Isbell and Fort Hays State Vice President for Economic and Workforce Development (former FHTN president) Ben Schears spoke at a luncheon at the Price Convention Center in Goodland, Kansas.

Robert E. Boyle, Jr. May 21, 1944 — October 19, 2025 Goodland, Kansas Robert Elmo Boyle Jr. was born to Robert Elmo Boyle Sr. and Clarisse Watkins Boyle on May 21, 1944 in Washington MO. The family lived on the Ralston Purina Research Farm at Grey Summit where Bob’s dad was manager of the poultry department. He could tell many stories of farm activities and meeting visitors from other countries.

Irma Benavides, 60, passed away at Goodland Regional Medical Center in Goodland, Kansas on October 19, 2025. She was born on December 25, 1964 to Hipolito & Dominga (Benavidez) Benavides in Abernathy, Texas.

Sarah Renae Moyer, 23, passed away at her home in Goodland, Kansas on October 16 2025. She was born on May 13, 2002 to Jessica Moyer in Denver, Colorado. She attended school through the 10th grade in Goodland.

Joni Lynn (Summers) Jackson, 63, of Colby, KS passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Joni was born on September 1, 1962, in WaKeeney, KS, to William Eugene and Karen Grace (Sandlin) Summers. She graduated from Colby High School with the Class of 1980. On February 19, 1982, she was united in marriage to Gary Wade Jackson in Colby, KS.

Cheryl Mae (Harris) Arnberger Jackson, 79, of Colby, Kansas, passed away peacefully on October 24th, 2025, at Hays Medical Center, surrounded by love and family.

From Goodland Police Department's Facebook Post 11/3/2025 @ 1:25 pm mst "ATTENTION GOODLAND!!! We need your help! We are searching for a 76-year-old female who left her home approximately three to four hours ago. Her name is Mary Felver, but she goes by "Elaine". Elaine was last seen riding a "BLUE" bicycle with a basket on the front heading westbound from Clark and 15th Street. Elaine is wearing a "GREEN" helmet with a "GOLD" windbreaker and "BLUE" jeans. Elaine is 505

Today, two federal judges ruled that the Trump administration had to continue to fund SNAP using government contingency funds during the government shutdown.

Halloween is all about costumes, candy, and community fun — but before the trick-or-treating begins, Colby Police Lieutenant Jared Lange stopped by the NWKS Radio studio to share some friendly (and important!) reminders to keep the night safe for kids and adults alike. “Halloween’s a big one — everyone’s excited, kids get amped up, and it’s easy to forget safety,” Lange told host Joel Navarro. “We just want everyone to have fun and make it home safely.”

he Thomas County Genesis Food Pantry is once again preparing its annual Christmas Boxes to help local families enjoy a warm, well-stocked holiday season — and the need is greater than ever. Board members Jenny Hurtt, Pat Erickson, and Bev Vaughn stopped by NWKS Radio to share details on how the community can apply for assistance, donate, or volunteer.

Ferman L. Gibson, 69, of Oakley, died Friday, October 24, 2025. He was born December 21, 1955, to J. Duane and Betty Gibson of Monument, KS. Ferman was the fourth child born into this family: Janet M. Collins, of Oakley, Ernest L. Gibson (deceased), Larry L. Gibson (deceased) and Amby L. Gibson (deceased).

Voters in the Oakley School District (USD 274) will decide on a bond issue this fall that would shape the future of Oakley’s public schools. This information comes directly from USD 274 materials, interviews with district staff and community members, and is presented here to help residents understand the proposal. For more information, visit oakleyschoolsks.com or contact Superintendent Julie Crum at 785-671-4588.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 28, 2025) — The Aspen Institute named Colby Community College as one of the 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s premier recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year colleges. The 200 colleges were selected based on their student outcomes data, including retention, completion, transfer, and bachelor’s attainment rates. Started in 2010, this is the ninth cycle

The season of giving is right around the corner, and in Sherman County, that means one of the most anticipated community events of the year — Match Day. The Sherman County Community Foundation will host its 10th annual Match Day on Tuesday, December 2, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Price Convention Center in Goodland. During a visit with Rollie Halligan on the Good Neighbor Hour, Foundation Director Tina Wollack shared how Match Day continues to grow and strengthen the comm

With new families moving in, growing job opportunities, and more parents in the workforce, the need for reliable, quality child care in Sherman County has never been greater. That’s where the Sherman County Child Care Coalition (S4C) comes in — a passionate local effort dedicated to supporting families, expanding licensed care options, and strengthening the future workforce of Northwest Kansas. During a recent interview on NWKS Radio’s Good Neighbor Hour, Jessica Kannady a

The entire Kansas congressional delegation is voluntarily halting their own paychecks amid the government shutdown, according to the Kansas Reflector.