NWKS RADIO NEWS

It was another edition of Foundation Friday on the Good Neighbor Hour, and this time, Caitlin Hammond, Executive Director for the Wallace County Foundation, hopped on the show to discuss what they have going on.

An estimated $10 million in funding is available for projects submitted to the Rail Service Improvement Program, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation. The selected projects will help to enhance safety, promote economic efficiency and improve sustainability to the state’s rail network.

Richard “Dick” Rhea, son of Ora and Alma Rhea was born in Sharon Springs, Ks on March 27, 1930 and he went home to be with God on June 17, 2026.

Today, Governor Laura Kelly issued the following statement announcing the denial of John Robinson’s clemency request for commutation of the death sentence:

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.

Moya Dwight (Wildman) Covey-Bieker, 95, of Colby, passed away peacefully June 16, 2026. She was born December 12, 1930, in Colby, Kansas to Dwight Raymond Wildman and Nellie Aretta (Berry) Wildman.

The Goodland City Commissioners met on Monday, June 15th, for a regular meeting. Goodland City Manager Kent Brown joined the Good Neighbor Hour to recap important items from that meeting.

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland and Kansas Tourism have announced that more than 230 tourism attractions are participating in the 2026 Sunflower Summer program, giving Kansas families free access to must-see attractions throughout the state. Kansas residents with school-aged children from pre-K through 12th grade are eligible to participate.

Around 6:15 pm on Tuesday, June 16th, a 2025 Harley Davidson Road Glide - Trike, was headed Northbound on U83 in Logan County around mile marker 137, when a strong crosswind caused the bike to cross the center line, drive into the West ditch, travel up the embankment, go through a barbed wire fence and come to a rest.

Northwest Kansas is packed with events June 17-20, including the Hoxie Rod Run, Gove County Rodeo and Rodeo Dance in Park, Thomas County Speedway races in Colby, and the Small Town Market in Scott City. Plus enjoy Picnic in the Park, Cooper Barn Jams, the Thomas County Farmers Market, wrestling in Goodland, garage sales, and more. Find event times and details for activities happening across the NWKS Radio listening area this week.

Addison Stoddard of NWKS Radio interviews by phone country singer, Walker Montgomery. Walker is from Kentucky and has deep ties to the music industry. His dad is John Micheal Montgomery and Uncle Eddie Montgomery. Walker is opening for Collin Raye in Colby, KS on June 27, 2026 at the Colby Event Center.

The City of Oakley has put out a Drinking Water Warning from the city. Nitrate levels are about the federal standard, so multiple precautions should be taken to ensure safety.