Around 11:30 am on July 13, 2026, the Colby Fire Department was called to a fire. A camper was fully engulfed in flames by the grain bins at Franklin and 8th St in Colby. The intersection of Franklin and 8th was shut down over the lunch time hours while the fire department and emergency personnel worked to put out the flames.

Strong thunderstorms brought damaging winds up to 79 mph, heavy rain, and widespread damage across northwest Kansas Thursday night. Colby was among the hardest-hit communities with downed trees, flooded basements, and more than 3 inches of rain reported in parts of town. See rainfall totals from NWKS Radio listeners and a recap of the severe weather that swept across the region.

**SEO Description (500 characters or less):** NWKS Radio's annual signed guitar auction during the Collin Raye and Walker Montgomery concert raised $2,000 for veterans charities. The winning bidder from WaKeeney donated the proceeds to Wounded Warriors, Honor Flight, and American Legion Post 173 in memory of family members who served in the military. The annual concert tradition continues to make a lasting impact across Northwest Kansas.