NWKS RADIO NEWS

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) has released the 2025 Kansas Crime Index Report. The report compiles crime statistics reported to the KBI by state and local law enforcement agencies throughout Kansas.

Colby Plaza Building in Colby, Kansas sustained significant damage Tuesday afternoon after a vehicle crashed through the front windows and came to rest inside the building. One person was transported by Thomas County EMS. Emergency crews from Colby Police, Thomas County Sheriff's Office, Colby Fire Department, and EMS responded. NWKS Radio has the latest details and will provide updates as more information becomes available.

The Kansas Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for the Fiscal Year 2028 project for the agency’s Innovative Technology Program.

The Goodland City Commission held their regular meeting on Monday, July 6th, so Goodland City Manager Kent Brown joined the Good Neighbor Hour to discuss important notes from the meeting.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Kirwin public water supply system located in Phillips County.

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the Kansas Community Empowerment (KCE) program is accepting new member applications from Kansas communities. KCE supports locally driven projects that strengthen quality of place, volunteer engagement and long-term community vibrancy. The enrollment period will close August 31.

Richard Lee Epard, “Dick” Epard, 86, of Colby, KS passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026, at 11:30 p.m. in Denver, CO surrounded by loved ones.

More moisture has arrived in the area over the last few weeks, but much of the area is still under some sort of drought status. The National Weather Service Office has provided recent information regarding the drought status of all the counties in their coverage area.

The State of Kansas ends June 2026 with total tax collections at $1.07 billion. That is $33.5 million, or 3.2%, above the estimate. Total tax collections were up 1.0% from June 2025.

Kansas Tourism is excited to announce the opening of the 2026 Sunflower Summer program and is inviting Kansas families to enjoy a season packed with unforgettable adventures. Created for Kansas students and their families, the Sunflower Summer program offers complimentary admission to more than 230 attractions across the state. The 2026 season opens Thursday, July 9, and runs through Sunday, August 2.

Johnathan Mathis Schindler, 47, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on Thursday night, June 25, 2026.

Just before 4:15 pm on Saturday, July 4th, a 2023 Street Glide Harley Davidson Motorcycle, driven by 54-year-old Steven Cole, was headed westbound on US Highway 36.

Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a stream advisory and lake advisory for Ladder Creek and its unnamed tributaries in Scott County from the Scott-Wichita County line to Scott Lake in northern Scott County due to elevated e. coli bacteria levels in the water.

Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) today announced the approval of Kansas’ Health Care Access Improvement Program (HCAIP) preprint by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This preprint outlines the Kansas plan for Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) and Rural Emergency Hospitals (REHs) to receive enhanced Medicaid payments from KDHE, injecting $83 million into these essential healthcare facilities.

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the Kansas Department of Commerce has awarded $750,000 in Downtown Revive & Thrive grants to support nine building renovation projects across Kansas. When matched with more than $286,000 in local contributions, a total investment of over $1 million will be used to create spaces for business incubators.

Construction season is in full swing, and there are some new changes that the Kansas Department of Transportation wants drivers to be aware of on Kansas roads this summer.