The Kansas Department of Transportation has released its list of approved highway construction and maintenance bids from the November 19 letting in Topeka, outlining major projects planned across the state. Several of those projects directly impact Northwest Kansas—covering key stretches of U.S. 36, U.S. 40, I-70, and K-18 in Cheyenne, Logan, Russell, Osborne, and surrounding counties. From milling and overlay work to a full bridge replacement, these investments will improve

This Monday at 7:45 AM, a crash occurred on I70 at mile marker 77.5, 0.1 miles west of County Road 14 in Gove County.

Scott Lee Hoschouer - July 4, 1967 — November 25, 2025

On Giving Tuesday, NWKS Radio’s Joel Navarro welcomed Jenna Gatz and Heather Dible from the Play 315 committee to talk about the exciting momentum building behind their mission: bringing an inclusive, accessible playground to the Colby Public Schools. Play 315 is working to renovate the Colby Grade School playground with brand-new inclusive equipment, safer surfacing, and updates to the existing structures. The goal is simple but powerful—create a space where every child c

The Colby Community College Jazz Ensemble and Concert Band will perform the annual free holiday concert at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 4, in the Northwest Kansas Cultural Arts Center.

The holiday season is rolling across Northwest Kansas, and this week is packed with Christmas fun, Santa visits, festive concerts, parades, and classic small-town traditions. If you’re looking for ways to get into the spirit, here’s your quick guide to all the holiday-specific events happening in the NWKS Radio listening area.

Lois VanHorn - September 4, 1926 - November 22, 2025.

Pauline Fishel, 88, of Colby, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Fairview Estates, Colby.

A Garden City man passed away in the Russia/Ukraine war. Zach Scheiman died in action while serving with Ukrainian special forces in Stepnohirsk, a village in southern Ukraine.

The 5th annual NWKS Radio Christmas Marketplace is officially in the books — and what a weekend it was! Even with the bitter cold, Northwest Kansas showed up in full holiday spirit at the Colby Event Center, filling the south gym with shoppers, vendors, and plenty of Christmas cheer.

Winter made its presence known in Northwest Kansas Saturday morning as icy conditions contributed to a rollover crash north of Norton. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol crash log, the accident happened on November 29, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. on K-383, about 2.7 miles north of U.S. 36.

Inclement weather possible: KDOT crews stand ready Early weather forecasts from different weather services are showing the possibility of inclement weather affecting parts of Kansas as well as several northern and western states this holiday weekend. If inclement weather does impact the highways, the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is ready to treat roadways as needed. KDOT employees have been preparing since September: Salt, sand and brine materials have been

Eva Lou Selby August 25, 1933 — November 23, 2025 Brewster, Kansas Eva Lou (Sire) Selby was born August 25, 1933 to George & Anna (Averill) Sire in Offerle, Kansas. She departed this life November 23, 2025, at Prairie Senior Living Complex, Colby, Kansas at the age of 92.

As part of our annual Thanksgiving Feast Giveaway, NWKS Radio’s Chad Jones and Addison Stoddard loaded up the groceries—everything needed for a full holiday meal—and delivered them straight to the doorstep of one nominated Colby family. The bags were packed with all the classics: turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, rolls, green bean casserole fixings, a veggie tray, pies, and all the little touches that make Thanksgiving feel like home.

NWKS Radio is paying for everyone to attend the Colby Community College Trojans basketball game at the Colby Event Center on Saturday, Nov 29th as they take on Cowley Community College starting at 1 pm!!! Come enjoy the game and cheer on the Colby Trojans and visit the Christmas Marketplace in the south gym. ALL FOR FREE!

NWKS Radio is proud to share that we were awarded the Friend of 4-H honor at this year’s Thomas County 4-H Awards Banquet! The recognition was presented Friday, November 21, at the Thomas County 4-H Building during an evening filled with supper, celebration, and recognition of the county’s outstanding youth.