Today was the Grand Opening and ribbon cutting of Twisted Moustache Barber Shop in Goodland. Owner, Cindy Bohl who previously owned The 17th Street Barber Shop, is back, at her new location inside the Goodland Airport. It was a great turnout with good food, music and desserts. Stop by and check out her new location, 596 Airport Rd in Goodland.

Carl F. (Francis) Hanson, Jr. was born January 14, 1928, to Carl F. (Frederick) Hanson and Johannah Susannah (Berndt) Hanson at Mcallister, Kansas. He was baptized on January 29, 1928, and confirmed August 25, 1940, at Pleasant Valley Lutheran Church near his home. He attended his early years of education at rural Pleasant Valley School transferring to Winona Public School for high school. He graduated in May 1945.

Lori Jean Andersen, 73, of Colby, KS died Thursday, March 26, 2026. She was born in Racine, Wisconsin on October 15, 1952, to Elmo and Evelyn (Rasmussen) Andersen.

Don E. Moore March 3, 1962 — March 26, 2026 Tribune, Kansas A full obituary will be posted once it becomes available.  There will be no services held. Memorial contributions may be made out to the Don Moore Memorial Fund and may be sent to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

Fatal crash in Phillips County Saturday afternoon as a Prairie View woman died after her SUV left the road, struck a culvert, and caught fire south of U.S. 36. The Kansas Highway Patrol is investigating the deadly accident that occurred on West 1300 Road.

Semi vs. pickup crash on U.S. 83 near Scott City, Kansas closed the highway for over six hours. The accident occurred at 9:07 p.m. March 28

Colby Community College will host a livestream viewing of Surviving the I-70 Rapist: A Story of Strength and Healing, at 7 p.m. on April 6 in the Northwest Kansas Cultural Arts Center.

Project Frontier is bringing mental health resources to schools across Northwest Kansas while launching the “Our Town, Our School, Our Story” campaign. Students, staff, and communities are encouraged to share what makes their schools special. The district with the most submissions by May 1, 2026 will be named “Most School Pride in NW Kansas” and receive a banner.

Work has started to resurface a 16.5-mile portion of K-27 in Sherman County. The Kansas Department of Transportation project will consist of a mill and overlay on the roadway starting at the K-27/U.S. 24 Business junction in Goodland and extending north to the Cheyenne County line. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in areas where crews are actively working and directed through the construction zone by flaggers and a pilot car during daylight hours. Delays of up to 15 min

Trudy Lynn (Garrett) Wildeman, 74, of Selden, Kansas, passed away on March 22, 2026, after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer and multiple complications. Born on April 19, 1951, to Elmer Garrett and Ferma (Keck) Garrett, Trudy was a woman of incredible strength, independence, and heart.

As the Kansas Legislature moves quickly toward the end of the 2026 session, Dinah Sykes says lawmakers have faced an accelerated timeline while balancing major policy priorities, including the state budget, housing affordability, and access to healthcare services.

As the 2026 legislative session approaches its final weeks, Ty Masterson says lawmakers have been navigating a busy agenda, processing hundreds of bills while focusing on several key issues impacting Kansas families, schools, and agriculture.

The Colby Community College Endowment Foundation is gearing up for its annual Scholarship Benefit Auction, set for March 28 at the Colby Event Center. This year’s theme, “There’s No Place Like Home,” promises a fun and immersive evening inspired by the beloved world of Oz.

Deborah Ann Gipe June 26, 1960 — March 20, 2026 Goodland, Kansas Memorial Service Friday, March 27, 2026 Starts at 10:00 am (Mountain time) Koons-Russell Funeral Home - Goodland 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735

Esther Elaine Elliott April 25, 1929 — March 20, 2026 Edson, Kansas Memorial Service Monday, March 30, 2026 Starts at 10:30 am (Mountain time) Koons-Russell Funeral Home - Goodland 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735

Jonathan Bowie Meyer passed away before his birth on March 18, 2026. He is survived by his loving parents, Ben and Crystal (Walker) Meyer; siblings, Josh, Brystol, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Jubilee, Esther, Enoch and Brayden. A graveside service will take place at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Beulah Cemetery, Colby. Memorials may be made to the Colby Independent Baptist Church and mailed in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or to lea