Colby Police Chief Jake Hess visits NWKS Radio with friendly reminders for trick-or-treaters, parents and drivers ahead of Halloween.

Colby Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Warner joined NWKS Radio with updates on USD 315, including the Eagles' football schedule change, Halloween celebrations, upcoming school musicals and progress on the new track at Dennen Field. Plus, the district is asking the entire community to share feedback through a new survey about the future of Colby Public Schools.

It was time once again for the bi-weekly check-in with Goodland Regional Medical Center. This time, in to visit was CEO of GRMC, Lucretia Stargell, and she talked about new services being provided, the great work her staff does, and the potential for some new building plans in Goodland.

A 65-year-old Nebraska man was seriously injured in a crash Tuesday morning, October 27th, in Sharon Springs. The crash occurred at approximately 8:15 a.m. near the junction of Kansas Highway 27 and U.S. Highway 40.

On Halloween, ghosts and ghouls may give you a fright but real dangers, like pedestrian accidents, falls, burns and poisonings are a scary reality. Safe Kids Kansas, the Kansas Poison Center and the Kansas State Fire Marshal remind families to make safety part of your fall festivity planning.

Superintendent of USD 352 Goodland Schools Bill Biermann joined Lucas Kenney on the Good Neighbor Hour to discuss the latest board of education meeting that was held on Monday, October 26th, as well as recapping how the fall sports season went.

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) wants drivers to make safety a priority by buckling up and putting down the phone every time they operate a vehicle.

Remember the October 1997 blizzard in northwest Kansas? Colby recorded 19 inches of snow in one day, while nearby communities saw up to two feet. NWKS Radio looks back at the historic storm, its impact on area communities and agriculture, and what forecasters are saying about the coming winter.

Northwest Kansas high school football scores week 8

Nate and Megan Schwarz bring Halloween spirit to Colby with homemade animatronics, spooky decorations and a love for community. Married on Halloween, the couple welcomes hundreds of trick-or-treaters each year. NWKS Radio’s Kristina stopped by to hear their story. See the full display at 670 North School on Halloween night beginning at 6 p.m.

Saturday morning Citizens Health in Colby and Logan County Medical Center held their annual Health Fairs. Free screenings, discounted lab draws, and information booths were the highlight of the Saturday morning Fairs. Citizens Health held there's at the new hospital and Logan County Medical Center held there's at the Buffalo Bill Cultural Center.

Saturday, October 24, the Colby Play315 committe held a Fall Festival at the Colby Grade School. Originally scheduled to be outside, it was moved inside to the Grade School gym because of the weather. An afternoon of games, bouncy houses, food trucks, face painting, and fall games! Colby Play 315 hosted the fundraiser to raise money for their new all-accessible playground at the Colby Grade School. Part of the project has been finished and the kids are already enjoying