Monday Weather

Photo: Chelsea Schmitt

Decision Weather: October 14th:

Fluctuating forecast this week with high's ranging from the 60's to 80's. Frost/freeze concerns look to continue through Wednesday morning before windy conditions return increasing the fire threat mid week. The listening area may receive rainfall toward the end of the week, however it's still early and the system may change course. Overnight low's over the next couple days are expected to be in the 30's before jumping back into the 50's Wednesday night. 

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

 

Events Around the Colby Area

In Colby:

Boo at the Mu

Come down to the Prairie Museum from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 26th for their annual "Boo at the Mu"! The Museum invites all children and their parents to come trick or treat in costume at this free family event. The Brewster Lions Club will be there handing out treats, and the Grinch himself will make a special appearance before returning to Whoville to get ready for the Christmas season.

Thomas County History Hunt

The Thomas County Historical Society is celebrating its 65th Anniversary with a Thomas County History Hunt. Pick up your History Hunt booklet at the Prairie Museum of Art & History now through October. Visit the locations across Thomas County, answer the trivia questions, and take a photo at each location. Completed entries will be entered into a drawing for $250 for 1st, $150 for 2nd, and $100 for 3rd place. All entries must be received by October 31st at 5 PM to be eligible for the cash and prize drawing. All participants who complete the booklet will be given a special prize.

Food For Thought at Prairie Museum

The Prairie Museum of Art & History is back hosting their series "Food for Thought" every 3rd Thursday at 12:00. On October 17, Donna Rae Pearson will have "Women of Brown" for the program. Lunch is provided, register now at prairiemuseum.org.

Free Showing at the Museum

Events Around the Atwood Area

In Atwood:

Mule and Draft Horse Show

The Tri-State Antique Engines and Threshers Association is hosting its 8th Annual Mule and Draft Horse Show beginning at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 11 and continuing Saturday, Oct. 12 at the Thresher Show Grounds in Bird City. There will be a community barbecue 6 p.m. Friday. Tickets are $10 per day for adults, $5 for children 12 and under, and children under 5 are free. Association members get in free with their buttons. Food vendors will be on site both days.

Hazardous Waste Cleanup

Northwest Kansas Small Solid Waste Landfill Authority member counties will conduct a fall cleanup event, giving residents an opportunity to properly dispose of household hazardous waste materials. Rawlins County will hold its cleanup the morning of Oct. 19 from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Rawlins County Landfill. During this time, the county will accept paint, herbicides, pesticides, batteries and anti freeze. All materials must be in their original container and with its original label. Labels must be legible. Leaking containers cannot be accepted. This is part of the ongoing program to provide a means of proper disposal of hazardous substances commonly found in the home. Please direct questions to Rawlins County Landfill staff at 785-626-3071.

Rummage Sale 

CCC Events and Notices

Volleyball on Wednesday, October 9th

The Colby Community College Women's Volleyball team will be playing Butler Community College at 5:30 PM, located at the Colby Event Center.

Colby Community College Trojans Booster Club 

meetings will start being held on Mondays at 12:30 p.m., starting Monday, October 7th. These meetings will be held in the Student Union on the Colby campus in room 106, located near the mail room and cafeteria. Supporters and those interested in Colby Athletics are encouraged to attend with a free meal provided by the college through the cafeteria on campus. There will also be

WPAA Upcoming Shows

2024 Fall Schedule Released

Doors will open approximately 30 minutes before each show starts.        

Sunday, Sept. 13. 3:00 p.m. | Oakley H.S. Auditorium, Oakley Blackwater Draw, a new cutting edge group of young musicians/singers from Texas, will open the season with a bang! Sunday, Sept. 29. 3:00 p.m. | Cultural Arts Center, Colby Nashville-based male a cappella quintet, Street Corner Symphony will do a hip show of music from gospel to rock & pop. Sunday, October 6. 3:00 p.m. | Oakley H.S. Auditorium, Oakley Legendary Grammy award winning country artists Suzy Bogguss will do a concert