Weekend Storms Possible

Decision Weather

June 13th:

Photo: Chelsea Schmitt

The threat for severe weather continues this afternoon and tomorrow, too. Late this afternoon, storms will move into the area and we expect them to cluster together and proceed to the southeast. All threats are possible with the storms today.

Expect highs in the lower 90's for the weekend, Monday and Tuesday brings warmer temperatures with highs in the mid to upper 90's. There are daily chances for thunderstorms every evening through Monday. Overnight lows range in the lower to mid 60's over the next few days.

Stay tuned to Super-Hits 106 to catch the forecast every half hour!

Events Around the Atwood Area

Independence Day Celebrations Around the Area

McDonald and Bird City are holding their annual 3rd and 4th of July activities. On July 4, Atwood will be hosting a bike race, talent show and fireworks display at Lake Atwood.

In Atwood:

Kids Get Free Lunch Any child age 18 or younger may come to lunch provided by USD 105. Lunch will be served from 11:30 to 12:30 every Monday through Friday from Tuesday, May 27 through Friday, June 27 at the elementary school cafeteria. There are no income

requirements and there is no registration. A packaged afternoon snack will be sent home with each child who comes for lunch.

Back To School - School Supplies

Currier Drug is purchasing ALL school supplies for Atwood Students K-6 for FREE! August 4th - August 8th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. We hope to do this every year as a way to give back to the community. Thank you for supporting your local pharmacy!

Museum Hours The Rawlins County Museum in Atwood will be open every Saturday from 1

Events Around the Colby Area

In Goodland:

Flag Day Celebration with Goodland Elks Lodge

Saturday, June 14th at 11:30 a.m. (MT) at Chambers Park (201 W. 13th St.) The public is invited to attend! Goodland Elks Lodge is hosting a Flag Day Celebration to honor our veterans. Free hamburgers, hotdogs, chips, drinks and cookies will be served. Elks Essay Contest winners' essays will be read and a flag will be presented that has been flown over our state's capitol.

In Colby:

Virtual Clinic on Friday, June 13th

The KC Digital Drive team, in conjunction with Kansas Legal Services, will be offering a free virtual expungement clinic in the 15th Judicial District from 10 AM- 4 PM. Call (316) 267-3975 to register. Expungements are the removal of an arrest or conviction from a person’s criminal record. For more information, visit https://www.kansaslegalservices.org/node/facts-about-expungement-kansas. Eligible counties are Cheyenne, Logan, Rawlins, Sheridan, Sherman, Thomas and Wallace.

Kids Free Fishing Derby at Villa High

There will be a Kids Free Fishing Derby from 9 AM-12 PM on Saturday, June 14th at Villa High Park, for kids in Kindergarten to 4th grade. Pre registration is due by June 9th, but walkups the day of are welcome as well. Each pre-registered child will get a free hotdog meal, otherwise, it will be $5. To register, CLICK HERE. Brought to you by The Colby Rec Department, Thomas County Community Foundation, Colby Community College, and Kiwanis of Colby.

Camps offered at Prairie Museum of Art and History

This Month at Pioneer Memorial Library

Pioneer Memorial Library Events

Summer Learning Program!

Come help us "Color Our World!" and celebrate all things art! The Summer Learning Program is in full swing at Pioneer Memorial Library. We have programs and events for all ages - check out colbylibrary.com/summer-learning for a full listing. This week's events include Sketch Squad: Animal Art with Morgan; Learn to Draw with

Memorial Day

Memorial Day Observances

Pastor Darin Laws from Atwood Baptist Church will give the Memorial Address during the Memorial Day service that begins at 10 a.m. Monday, May 26 at Fairview Cemetery in Atwood. The public is encouraged to attend. Veteran Beth Guth will present the poem “In Flanders Fields” written during WWI by Canadian physician Lt. Colonel John McCrae. The memorial wreath will be laid. Chris Niermeier will play “Taps.” In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held at the American Legion Hall. 

The McDonald American Legion post will conduct a Memorial Service at 10 a.m. Memorial Day at

CCC Events and Notices

The Colby Community College men’s basketball program will host the Trojan Elite Basketball Camp at the Colby Event Center. The one-day camp runs from 9 AM to 4 PM on Wednesday, June 4th and is open to boys entering grades 9 through 12.

Led by the CCC coaching staff and current Trojan players, the camp offers a full day of skill instruction and live play tailored to high school athletes aiming to elevate their game. The $75 registration fee includes a T-shirt and a personal