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Hoxie City Council Approves Park Improvements, Housing Support, and Summer Staffing
The Hoxie City Council convened for its regular monthly meeting on April 14, 2025, covering a wide range of community initiatives, upcoming events, and infrastructure updates. Mayor Dawn Elliott led the session with Commissioners Jim Erwin and Kevin Schoendaler in attendance.

Derek White
May 222 min read
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Community Rallies During Hoxie House Fire; One Injured Firefighter, One Life Saved
A structure fire on the evening of May 14 brought urgency, bravery, and community spirit to the forefront in Hoxie, Kansas. At approximately 7:09 p.m., Sheridan County Communications received multiple reports of smoke and flames erupting from the roof of a home located at 941 15th Street.

Derek White
May 152 min read
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Northwest Kansas Athletes Shine at Colby Invitational
Northwest Kansas Athletes Shine at Colby Invitational

Derek White
May 123 min read
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Colby Hosts Competitive Middle School Track Showcase at Dennen Field
Beneath clear skies and crisp spring winds, Dennen Field in Colby came alive Friday as middle school athletes from across northwest Kansas gathered for a full day of competition and camaraderie. The annual Colby Middle School Track Meet brought together teams from more than a dozen schools—Hays, Goodland, Weskan, Hoxie, Wallace County, Grinnell, Brewster, and others—for what proved to be one of the most competitive meets of the season.

Derek White
May 115 min read
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Tight Team Battle, Strong Individual Rounds Define Colby Eagle Invitational
The 2025 Colby Eagle Invitational brought together some of northwest Kansas’ top high school golf talent on a crisp spring day, with a competitive leaderboard and individual highlights that showcased the depth of the field.

Derek White
May 82 min read
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New Designated Fund Established to Support Sheridan County Wellness Center
New Designated Fund Established to Support Sheridan County Wellness Center

Derek White
May 82 min read
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Hoxie City Council March Recap 3/10: Insurance Renewals, Summer Plans, and Street Updates
The Hoxie City Council met on March 10, 2025, to tackle a variety of topics ranging from insurance renewals and summer event planning to equipment repairs and ongoing street concerns.

Derek White
May 72 min read
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Hoxie Board of Education Reviews Track Project Proposal, Accepts Staff Resignation
The Hoxie Community Schools Board of Education convened a special meeting Thursday evening to address staffing updates and review plans for a major athletic facility improvement.

Derek White
Apr 291 min read
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Tight Finish Highlights Rawlins County Invitational at Atwood Country Club
On a cool and breezy Saturday, high school golf teams from northwest Kansas gathered at the Rawlins County Invitational for a competitive 18-hole showdown at the Atwood Country Club. With tight scores and individual excellence on display, the event featured a dramatic finish and showcased strong performances from multiple schools across the region.

Derek White
Apr 292 min read
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Foote Family gift to support planning and growth in Sheridan County
Foote Family gift to support planning and growth in Sheridan County

Derek White
Apr 13 min read
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Grant awarded from ‘Sheridan County Youth & Education Fund’
Grant awarded from ‘Sheridan County Youth & Education Fund’

Derek White
Mar 122 min read
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Hoxie dominates the 3-2-1A regional wrestling tournament
Hoxie dominates the 3-2-1A regional wrestling tournament

Derek White
Feb 241 min read
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KDOT to hold open house for K-23 closure-- Press Release
KDOT Press Release: KDOT to hold open house for K-23 Closure on Monday, March 3rd in Hoxie, KS
Kristina Hemel
Feb 141 min read
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NWKS wrestling shows up to Larned
NWKS wrestling meets at Larned for girls wrestling

Derek White
Feb 43 min read
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