NWKS RADIO NEWS

Thomas County Emergency Management Director David Becker met with Chairman Mike Baughn and local fire department chiefs to review the current burn ban.

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Rooks County Sheriff's Office arrested a Stockton man for manufacturing methamphetamine.

Shad Ray Clymer, 58, of Colby, Kan., went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 1, 2026, after a courageous five-and-a-half-year battle with glioblastoma (GBM).

The Kansas Department of Transportation has announced approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place April 22 in Topeka.

Colby Public Schools USD 315 welcomed incoming Superintendent Dr. Kevin Warner during a Meet & Greet at Colby High School. Warner, currently with Ulysses USD 214, will begin July 1, 2026, bringing over 20 years of education experience. He replaces longtime superintendent Katina Brenn, who will step down after a decade of service.

Goodland Police are asking for the public’s help after a hit-and-run on May 1, 2026, left a dog dead in the 700 block of W. 16th Street. A red pickup struck the dog and continued eastbound without stopping. Residents are urged to check security footage between 4:00 and 4:15 p.m. and contact Sherman County Dispatch at 785-890-4575 with any information.

It’s a busy week across the NWKS Radio listening area with plenty of ways to get out and get involved.

Dinah Sykes, Senate Minority Leader in the Kansas Senate, sat down with News Director of NWKS Radio Lucas Kenney to recap a little bit of the legislative session, highlighting some important or exciting legislation, as well as talking about her campaign for Kansas Insurance Commissioner.

On Friday, May 1, a two-vehicle accident on I-70 in Gove County left a few people with minor injuries.

On May 6, 2026, schools across Kansas and the country will celebrate Bike to School Day. This annual celebration is designed to encourage students and families to bike to school in their communities.

𝐀 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐅𝐔𝐍! People are walking, biking, and of course driving there way to the Colby Grade School for the May Day Play 315 Outdoor Carnival tonight..... going on until 8 pm! Inflatables, food trucks, Carnival games, bubbles, face painting, and supporting a GREAT cause!! $25 a kiddo to play til 8. Colby Play315 is raising funds to bring playground equipment to the Colby Grade School playground that all kids can play on!

The State of Kansas ends April 2026 with total tax collections at $1.4 billion. That is $31.6 million, or 2.3%, above the estimate. Total tax collections were up 4.0% from April 2025.

Governor Laura Kelly, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, on Friday directed flags throughout the State of Kansas be flown at half-staff from sunup to sundown on Sunday, May 3, 2026, in recognition of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day.

Governor Laura Kelly has signed a proclamation approving updated drought declarations for Kansas counties.

Today, at approx. 10:30 am Cheylin High School, in Bird City, received a phone call stating a gunman was on their way to the school. Cheylin school officials notified local law enforcement and activated the school crisis emergency plans. The school was immediately locked down and secured in coordination with local law enforcement and emergency response agencies out of an abundance of caution as all threats are taken seriously.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued Do Not Drink Order for Qwik Fuel, LLC. public water supply system located in Thomas County. This advisory was issued because of a failure of disinfection equipment and elevated nitrates in the PWS water.