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NWKS Radio Bracket Challenge 2025: The Exciting Recap & Big Winner Reveal
Brett Gerbitz, a proud basketball fan from Colby, was our big winner of the NWKS Radio's Bracket Challenge, claiming the $1,500Â prize.
Kristina Hemel
Apr 103 min read


Villa High will be remaking the playground in honor of Kenton Krehbiel
Kenton Krehbiel Inclusive Park will be coming soon to Villa High in Colby.

Derek White
Mar 214 min read


Three Kansas girls place at wrestling nationals
Northwest Kansas brought 8 kids to National wrestling, brought back three all-Americans!

Derek White
Mar 193 min read


Oakley High School wins 2025 Northwest Regional KidWind Challenge
Kansas KidWind Regional Challenge was held in Colby on March 10.

Derek White
Mar 123 min read


Main Street Arts Council auditions
Main Street Arts Council will be holding auditions for this years Main Street Summer Theater Festivals

Derek White
Mar 113 min read


IMMEDIATE RELEASE: KSHSAA: Winter weather moves some March 4 Substate games to March 6
Due to the impact of forecasted high winds and multiple winter weather concerns relative to travel this week, modifications have been made t
Kristina Hemel
Mar 31 min read


Kansas State Treasurer Steven Johnson Talks Savings, Unclaimed Property, and More
Kansas State Treasurer toured Northwest Kansas to speak with communities about financial planning.

Derek White
Mar 32 min read


PRESS RELEASE: KDOT to close I-70 lanes near Hays for Bridge Removal
The Kansas Department of Transportation plans to temporarily close both directions of I-70 near Hays starting Tuesday, March 11, for the rem
Kristina Hemel
Feb 281 min read


Exploring Futures: Colby 7th Grade Career Fair Inspires Young Minds
On February 26, the Colby Event Center was buzzing with excitement as local businesses and professionals gathered for the 7th Grade Career F
Kristina Hemel
Feb 262 min read


The Future of Healthcare in Colby: An Inside Look at the New Hospital Expansion
Update on the new medical center coming to Colby, KS.

Derek White
Feb 253 min read


NWKS Radio’s 34th Annual Home and Better Living Show – A Must-Attend Event in Colby, KS!
Mark your calendars for March 21-23, 2025, as the Colby Event Center in Colby, Kansas, prepares to host NWKS Radio’s 34th Annual Home and Be
Kristina Hemel
Feb 252 min read


Brewster Senior Joe Leija Earns the Prestigious Rudd Scholarship
Brewster High School senior Joe Leija recently received life-changing news that has filled his hometown with pride and excitement. In an eng
Kristina Hemel
Feb 253 min read


Informational meeting regarding State Funding and Programs to be held March 13 in WaKeeney
Informational meeting regarding State Funding and Programs to be held March 13 in WaKeeney

Derek White
Feb 241 min read


NWKS Radio brings back the Bracket Challenge
NWKS Radio brings back the Bracket Challenge in mid-March! One person will again walk away with $1,500 cash!
Kristina Hemel
Feb 211 min read


NWKS RADIO ANNOUNCES 3RD ACT FOR THEIR COUNTRY LEGENDS CONCERT MAY 3RD
NWKS Radio announces that they are bringing in a 3rd act for their Country Legends Concert event at the Colby Event Center on May 3
Kristina Hemel
Feb 211 min read


Video of Tracey Mann's Listening Tour in Colby
Tracey Mann stopped at Colby's Pioneer Memorial Library to have a town hall meeting.

Derek White
Feb 191 min read


Good Luck to all the NWKS girls competing in Regionals this weekend
Photo gallery of Northwest Kansas girls wrestling, Colby, Goodland, Norton, Oakley, St. Francis, and Atwood.

Derek White
Feb 131 min read


Trojan basketball pulls out a nail-bitter against Butler
Colby Trojan Basketball beats Butler in final seconds. (by Derek White)

Derek White
Feb 122 min read


Lady Trojans mauled by Butler Grizzlies
Colby Community College Lady Trojans fall to Butler Community

Derek White
Feb 122 min read


Mountain biking team is looking to form trails in Colby
Mountain bike team wants to repurpose West Side Park in Colby.

Derek White
Feb 63 min read
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