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Building Resilience in Sherman County: Emergency Shelters, Health Preparedness, and Community Collaboration
Jennifer, Director of the Sherman County Health Department, recently sat down with NWKS Radio's Rollie Halligan during the Good Neighbor Hou
Kristina Hemel
Mar 313 min read


Meet Sheila Barnett: The Heart Behind the Goodland Housing Authority
Sparks Tower or Handy Tower without realizing the vital role they play in the community. Behind the scenes of these buildings—and 84 apartme
Kristina Hemel
Mar 263 min read


Massive Dust Storm Leads to Tragic Accidents in Northwest Kansas: Interstate 70 Closed for Ongoing Cleanup and Investigation
Yesterday afternoon, March 14, a sudden and intense dust storm swept through Northwest Kansas, bringing near-zero visibility and causing a s
Kristina Hemel
Mar 153 min read


Enrollment Open House at Sacred Heart Colby Elementary Set for April 3
At Sacred Heart Colby Elementary School, things are gearing up for an exciting event on Wednesday, April 3rd from 5 to 7 p.m.Â
Joel Navarro
Mar 122 min read




Meet Lucretia Stargell: New CEO of Goodland Regional Medical Center & Rawlins County Health Center
We are thrilled to welcome Lucretia Stargell as the new CEO of Goodland Regional Medical Center and Rawlins County Health Center! In a recen
Kristina Hemel
Mar 83 min read


Scheduled Colby Power Outages
The City of Colby has announced several power outages that will take place. The first one is Monday, March 10th and then another on Tuesday
Kristina Hemel
Mar 61 min read


NWKS Radio & Colby High School Prom Committee Present the First-Ever KISS Dance!
Get ready for a magical afternoon as NWKS Radio partners with the Colby High School Prom Committee, Goodies and Things, City Limits Conventi
Kristina Hemel
Mar 62 min read


Spring and Summer Fun at the Goodland Activities Center
As the seasons change in Northwest Kansas, the Goodland Activities Center (GAC)Â is gearing up for a full slate of spring and summer activiti
Kristina Hemel
Mar 43 min read


8th Grade Entrepreneurs Showcase Their Business Skills in Thomas County
For the past 12 years, the 8th Grade Entrepreneurship Fair in Thomas County has been giving students the opportunity to dream big and think
Kristina Hemel
Feb 262 min read


Exploring Futures: Colby 7th Grade Career Fair Inspires Young Minds
On February 26, the Colby Event Center was buzzing with excitement as local businesses and professionals gathered for the 7th Grade Career F
Kristina Hemel
Feb 262 min read




NWKS Radio’s 34th Annual Home and Better Living Show – A Must-Attend Event in Colby, KS!
Mark your calendars for March 21-23, 2025, as the Colby Event Center in Colby, Kansas, prepares to host NWKS Radio’s 34th Annual Home and Be
Kristina Hemel
Feb 252 min read


Brewster Senior Joe Leija Earns the Prestigious Rudd Scholarship
Brewster High School senior Joe Leija recently received life-changing news that has filled his hometown with pride and excitement. In an eng
Kristina Hemel
Feb 253 min read


Goodland High School Reunion Set for July 24-26: A Community Tradition Continues
Goodland High School Reunion Date Set
Kristina Hemel
Feb 213 min read


Behind the Scenes: How Goodland Public Schools Decide on Weather-Related Closures
Behind the Scenes: How Goodland Public Schools Decide on Weather-Related Closures
Kristina Hemel
Feb 212 min read

NWKS Radio brings back the Bracket Challenge
NWKS Radio brings back the Bracket Challenge in mid-March! One person will again walk away with $1,500 cash!
Kristina Hemel
Feb 211 min read


Goodland Public Schools Discuss Updates to Max Jones Fieldhouse on Good Neighbor Hour
Rollie Halligan sat down with Goodland Public Schools Superintendent Bill Bierman during the Good Neighbor Hour to discuss upgrades
Kristina Hemel
Feb 212 min read


From Blizzards to Sunshine: Breaking Down NW Kansas' Wild Winter Weather
When the National Weather Service hinted at a possible snow band sweeping through northwest Kansas, few could predict just how dramatic the
Joel Navarro
Feb 213 min read


NWKS RADIO ANNOUNCES 3RD ACT FOR THEIR COUNTRY LEGENDS CONCERT MAY 3RD
NWKS Radio announces that they are bringing in a 3rd act for their Country Legends Concert event at the Colby Event Center on May 3
Kristina Hemel
Feb 211 min read
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