At an official signing ceremony, Governor Laura Kelly officially proclaimed August as Immunization Awareness Month across the state, recognizing the importance of immunization in protecting Kansans of all ages from preventable disease.

It was another edition of Foundation Friday on the Good Neighbor Hour, so host Lucas Kenney invited Kerri Traynor of the Logan County Community Foundation to talk about what's been happening for their foundation.

Free Food! The tradition continues with the Thomas County Fair! Wednesday night, July 29th, the Thomas County Fair Board along with sponsors hosted the ever popular Free Fair BBQ. BBQ Sandwiches, chips, watermelon, yogurt, and water were on the menu. Lots of faces came out to enjoy the evening and the great free food before heading into the grandstand event or the carnival. Then this morning, Thomas County Community Foundation hosted their Free Breakfast event at the Thom

As of July 1, per House Substitute for Senate Bill 366, it is illegal to manually hold a mobile telephone and use it while operating a motor vehicle in a school or road construction zone at a time when a reduced speed limit is enforced.

Bert Mosier with Sherman County Community Development joined the Good Neighbor Hour to give an update on different things going on within the Sherman County Community Development organization.

NWKS Radio helped kick off the 2026 Thomas County Fair by emceeing, livestreaming, and joining the annual Thomas County Fair Parade in downtown Colby. This year's "Double Down at the Thomas County Fair" theme brought 65 parade entries, community spirit, and plenty of fun to fair week. See parade winners, photos, and learn more about the festivities happening throughout the fair.

The Sunflower Summer Program, a tourist friendly program designed to get Kansas students and their parents/guardians exploring many museums and attractions throughout the sunflower state, will be extending for another week, ending on Saturday, August 8th.

During the latest legislative session for the State of Kansas, House Bill 2299 was passed, which banned the use of cell phones and personal use electronics in schools. Many school districts have already implemented new policies to adhere to the new legislation, one of which is Colby Public Schools, USD 315.

For the second year in a row, NWKS Radio has a station that has been awarded Station of the Year by the Kansas Association of Broadcasters. KLOE FM has been awarded the amazing honor this year, as well as many other NWKS Radio staff members winning individual awards.

Northwest Kansas went from dangerous triple-digit heat to blowing dust, damaging winds, and heavy rain on July 27. A semi overturned near Mingo, grain bins and trees were damaged south of Mingo, blowing dust reduced visibility near Oakley, and up to 4 inches of rain fell near Atwood. The National Weather Service is reviewing the Mingo damage, and more strong storms with damaging winds are possible again today.

Kansas recorded 377 vehicle strikes to bridges in 2025 – more than one every day of the year.

Cheyenne-Rawlins-Sherman County Emergency Management Facebook posted 7/27/26 at 5:30 CST: "There is alot of sharp lightning across the area especially in northern Cheyenne and Rawlins Counties St. Francis, Bird City, and McDonald Fire crews have been working several small grass and field fires. Please keep an eye out and be prepared!"