NWKS RADIO NEWS

An announcement was made that a federal grand jury in Wichita has indicted 39-year-old Shania Shanahan, of Colby, Kansas, for embezzlement from her former employer.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s (KDHE) Kansas Newborn Screening Program (KS NBS) will begin screening for Guanidinoacetate Methyltransferase Deficiency (GAMT) June 29, 2026. GAMT Deficiency is a rare inherited disorder, affecting an estimated 1 in 550,000 to 1 in 2.6 million newborns. KS NBS strives to protect and improve the health of all newborns in Kansas.

As the summer travel season swings into full gear and thousands of families take to Kansas roadways, the Kansas Department of Transportation urges drivers to obey posted speed limits.

Wildfire smoke is impacting air quality across Denver, Central Colorado, and Eastern Colorado. An Air Quality Alert is in effect as smoke and ozone may reach unhealthy levels for sensitive groups. Travelers and residents should monitor conditions, limit outdoor activities during heavy smoke, and check the latest air quality forecasts before heading out.

ZeroEyes, creators of the leading multi-analytics weapons detection and threat intelligence platform, today announced that its proactive AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness software has been deployed by Colby Public Schools in Kansas to help protect students, staff, and visitors from gun-related threats.

Marty Lehman, Athletic Director for USD 352 Goodland Schools, joined the Good Neighbor Hour to discuss recent happenings in the world of high school summer sports for the Cowboys and Cowgirls of Goodland.

The Kansas Department of Transportation has announced approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place on June 17 in Topeka.

James Chester Boaz, age 100, passed away on April 3, 2026 in Goodland, Kansas.

Just before 10:30 am on Monday, June 29th, a vehicle traveling westbound on US Highway 36 turned in front of a motorcycle traveling eastbound, causing the rider to slam into the passenger side of the vehicle, and leaving him with serious injuries.

NWKS Radio's 6th annual concert brought more than 1,300 fans to the Colby Event Center on June 27 as country stars Collin Raye and Walker Montgomery delivered an unforgettable night of music. Go behind the scenes to see the months of planning, dedicated volunteers, local sponsors, and community partnerships that made one of Northwest Kansas' biggest entertainment events a huge success.

The beauty of Kansas agriculture can’t be captured by a camera, but we encourage you to try in the annual Kansas Department of Agriculture Photo Contest. KDA is now accepting photo entries, and will continue accepting entries through August 16.

Governor Laura Kelly announced on Friday 29 appointments to the following state boards, commission, committee, and cabinet.