NWKS Radio’s Addison Stoddard has been named the 2026 KAB Rising Star Award winner for Radio! The honor adds to a huge year for NWKS Radio, with several staff members receiving Kansas Association of Broadcasters awards, RockIt 102.5 named 2025 Station of the Year, and Curtis Duncan selected for the KAB Hall of Fame.

NWKS Radio shares a scam warning from the City of Colby after residents and businesses reported calls from scammers posing as “Colby Electric.” The callers reportedly know customers’ names and are requesting utility payments. Learn how to spot the scam, protect your personal information and verify your utility account.

The governing body of St. Francis has announced a special meeting, which will be held at the governing body chambers on Tuesday, September 1st, beginning at 7 pm.

Union Pacific plans to temporarily close its railroad crossing on K-27 in Sharon Springs for track replacement.

The Red Cross and Hello Kitty® and Friends are partnering in September to remind donors that comfort and care are always better when shared. Just one blood or platelet donation can help more than one patient enjoy a happier future. As a thank-you, those who come to give Sept. 1-20, 2026, will get an exclusive Red Cross × Hello Kitty plush mascot clip and surprise sticker pack, while supplies last.

It was another edition of Foundation Friday on the Good Neighbor Hour, and Jada Tubbs with the Thomas County Community Foundation joined Joel Navarro for an interview about recent happenings within the foundation.

The Kansas Department of Transportation requests comments on an amendment to the Federal Fiscal Year 2026-2029 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) document.

Thursday, August 27, 2026, the Goodland Community welcomed the Fort Hays Tech Northwest (FHTNW) students to town! The annual Goodland Main Street Crawl hosted by Sherman County Community Development (SCCD) each year along with all the local Goodland businesses.

Park KS Water Tower gets painted

A deep partial lunar eclipse will be visible tonight across the NWKS Radio listening area! More than 96% of the Moon will enter Earth’s shadow, with the eclipse peaking around 11:13 p.m. CDT and 10:13 p.m. MDT. Find out when to look, where to look and what you can expect to see across northwest Kansas.

The Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park is a tourism staple in Northwest Kansas, particularly in Logan, County. It's home to some of Kansas's most beautiful rock structures, dating all the way back 85 million years.

Last night, the Annual Gem Hog Roast brought in hundreds to eat yummy food for a fundraiser for the Gem, KS community. The Gem Lions Club hosts this annual event at the Gem Community Building. Lots of picnic tables are set up outside, local music talent takes the stage to entertain, and many enjoyed a game of horseshoes. BBQ pork sandwiches, potato salad, baked beans, and homemade desserts were on the menu.