NWKS RADIO NEWS

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has announced the recipients of the Regional Partnerships Grant Program (RPGP) and Rural Emergency Hospital Conversion/Transformative Capital Investment Program (REH/CAP) grants through the Kansas Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP).

The Kansas Department of Transportation has announced approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place on May 20th in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and type of work.

Pioneer Memorial Library in Colby kicked off its 2026 Summer Learning Program Thursday with games, activities, family fun, and registration for the “Unearth a Story” summer challenge. Families packed the library throughout the day as kids celebrated the start of summer vacation. The library has a full summer schedule planned for all ages including storytimes, youth activities, book clubs, and educational programs.

Runza is getting ready to open in Colby at 615 W. Willow, becoming only the second Runza location in Kansas. The Nebraska-based restaurant hosted staff training Thursday ahead of its expected mid-week opening next week. Known for its famous Runza sandwiches, burgers, fries, and onion rings, the popular Midwest chain is already creating excitement across northwest Kansas.

The month of May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, and while the month is almost over, mental health struggles almost never stop. Some people go above and beyond in their advocacy for Mental Health Awareness, so to celebrate this, the Kansas Farm Bureau is once again selecting winners for the Rural Minds Matter Advocate of the Year and the Young Advocate of the Year.

There’s no shortage of things to do across the NWKS Radio listening area this weekend. From racing action and concerts to farmers markets, poker runs, health screenings, and family fun, communities across northwest Kansas are gearing up for a packed couple of days May 29-31, 2026

NWKS Radio listeners let us know how much rain they received on the evening of May 27, 2026 into May 28 morning.

It's baby deer season again here in Kansas. And while the tiny fawns look oh so adorable, if you find one lying on the ground alone, leave it there. The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Game Wardens have left a few notes about baby deer season.

The Rawlins County Health Department has noted a few reminders regarding harmful algal blooms that can form at lakes and bodies of water.

Governor Laura Kelly on Tuesday joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general and 2 governors in filing an amicus brief in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, urging the court to deny the Trump administration’s appeal and uphold a lower court’s ruling blocking the unlawful deployment of National Guard troops to Washington, D.C.

Mary Elizabeth (Flax) Heier, 76, of Colby, died Friday, May 22, 2026.

David Alan Dorn, age 65, of Goodland, passed away on May 22nd, 2026, at home.