NWKS RADIO NEWS

On Friday, May 22, around 1 pm, the Thomas County Commissioners have officially lifted the burn ban.

Governor Laura Kelly, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, on Friday, directed flags throughout the State of Kansas to be flown at half-staff from sunup until noon on Monday, May 25, 2026, in recognition of Memorial Day.

Memorial Day is coming up this next Monday, May 25, so make sure to celebrate those men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers searching for available talent to take part in this month’s Virtual Statewide Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday, May 28.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued Do Not Drink Order for City of McDonald public water supply system located in Rawlins County because of the possible presence of elevated nitrate in the source water.

Alex Rosales, 53, of Colby, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

The City of Colby has posted on their Facebook page regarding another popular scam that has been recently circulating in the area.

The Kansas Department of Transportation expresses its appreciation for employees celebrating state service anniversaries in June. KDOT is proud to acknowledge them for the long-term dedication they have provided to the state of Kansas. Listed below are the employees and their hometowns.

Tracy E Rall, 64, of Brewster, died Saturday May 16, 2026, at Citizens Medical Center in Colby, KS.

Max Willard Nicholson Sr., 88, of Colby, died Friday, May 15, 2026.

Paul Wesley McNall, age 98, passed away on May 14, 2026, at Hope Springs Nursing Home in Sharon Springs, Kansas.

On Sunday, May 17th at 5:40 pm, A NWKS Radio listener reported and sent us this photo of a tipped over semi on the West Bound Ramp at Exit 70--Interstate 70 in Oakley. No other information has been released by the Kansas Highway Patrol