NWKS Radio’s 2025 Rock the Block summer promotion ended with a bang last night as winner Tracy hosted the ultimate block party right in his own backyard. What started as a gorgeous fall evening in Goodland turned into a night full of laughter, music, and memories that neighbors and friends won’t soon forget.

Colby Community College posted the highest Full-Time Equivalency (FTE) enrollment increase among all public institutions in Kansas for fall 2025, according to preliminary enrollment reports from the Kansas Board of Regents

Sometimes it’s the little things that weigh the heaviest. A bottle of shampoo. A tube of toothpaste. A pack of diapers. These are everyday essentials every family needs, yet they’re often the first items pushed aside when the grocery bill climbs too high.

The Kansas Sampler Foundation’s “Big Kansas Road Trip Pop Up” event is coming to Sheridan County this weekend on Saturday, Oct. 4, bringing a full day of activities, tours, and sing-alongs designed to showcase the best of rural Kansas life. This event has opened the door for unique tours and an inside perspective into the hidden gems of Sheridan County. From a rare opportunity to tour our historic jail, to cookies at the beautiful Golden Plains walking park in Selden, and

NWKS Radio announced on Paul Heskett's Bop Shop Saturday this weekend that they are bringing to Colby June 27, 2026, Collin Raye. Collin has had 24 Top Ten records, 16 #1 Hits, 10 time male vocalist of the year nominee. NWKS Radio is super excited to bring this country legend to the Colby Event Center in Colby, KS!

Taken direct from Kansas Beareu of Investigation Facebook Post 9/28/25: "KBI agents are investigating a shooting that occurred early Sunday morning in Hays, Kansas, resulting in the death of an officer of the Hays Police Department.

Goodland Superintendent Bill Bierman says the school district is kicking off a series of informational meetings today on the proposed Career Technical Education (CTE) building. The project will go before voters in early November. Community Meetings Today The first big round of meetings is happening today, Monday, in the Goodland High School auditorium. Sessions will run every hour on the hour from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., aligning with parent-teacher conferences. Each presentat

Mary Eleanor Weir November 10, 1943 — September 23, 2025 Goodland, KS formerly of La Veta, CO Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, Mary Eleanor Weir passed peacefully, with her family by her side, on September 23, 2025, at the age of 81 after a courageous journey with lung cancer. She leaves behind a legacy of love, generosity, and quiet strength that will forever guide those who were blessed to know her.

Cheryl Cotter July 27, 1960 — September 23, 2025 Goodland, Kansas

Lynn James Bartlett May 8, 1955 — September 18, 2025 Lynn James Bartlett, a longtime resident of the Burlington and Kanorado area, passed away at St. Anthony's Hospital in Lakewood at 70 years of age with family by his side.

Colby’s most stylish shopping tradition is back! The Annual Ladies Passport to Savings event is here, and it’s your golden ticket to a week full of fun, deals, and prizes.

The heart of Goodland will be buzzing this weekend as the Flatlanders Fall Festival returns with a packed schedule of events, entertainment, food, and community fun. Sherman County Community Development is putting the final touches on preparations, and excitement is building across the region.

A 15-year-old Rexford girl was injured Wednesday morning in a crash north of Colby. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, the accident happened around 8:00 a.m. on September 24, 2025, on U.S. Highway 83 at County Road 35 in Thomas County.

Rain came down for most of the day on September 23, 2025 and over night....putting flash flood advisories in place for some of our area. Our listeners let us know what they got from yesterday morning until this morning.

FROM OUR LISTENERS..... RAIN TOTALS FROM MONDAY EVENING 9/22/25. MORE RAIN EXPECTED TODAY.

Goodland’s favorite fundraising golf scramble returns this weekend as the Goodland Regional Medical Center Foundation hosts the Slice of Life Golf Tournament on Saturday, September 20th at Sugar Hills Golf Club. This year’s three-person scramble promises a day of friendly competition, community spirit, and vital support for local healthcare. Registration opens at 8:00 a.m., with a 9:00 a.m. shotgun start. Cost is $100 per golfer, and there’s still room for teams to sign up

The Kansas Department of Transportation has revised the letting and construction schedule for the final phase of modernization on a 26-mile

Sherman County Community Foundation Director Bert Mosier joined Rollie Halligan on KLOE’s Good Neighbor Hour this week to talk about a pressing topic in Goodland — housing for the wave of incoming workers. A Growing Workforce in Goodland Mosier explained that several large projects are bringing people to the community, including crews for the pipeline and the wind energy project. A team is also preparing to build the electric transmission line that will serve the new wind

The Sherman County Fairgrounds are preparing for one of their biggest upgrades in decades: the creation of the Goodland Community Plaza, a permanent open-air facility designed to replace the large, labor-intensive tent that has hosted games, meals, and gatherings for years.

On September 18, 1949, Colby officially dedicated its municipal airport - a milestone that connected northwest Kansas to the skies. Seventy-six years later, Shalz Field still serves as a hub for aviation, community pride, and local history. Thanks to the Prairie Museum of Art & History, we’re able to look back at the airport’s fascinating journey.