Weekend Warm-Up

Photo: Chelsea Schmitt

Decision Weather: October 4th:

Today will be fairly pleasant temperature-wise, but a bit breezy with gusts to 40 mph. Tomorrow we are expected to warm back into the 90s for most of the area with critical fire weather concerns for portions of the area due to low humidity and breezy conditions.

Sunday will bring 70 degree temperatures again. Overnight low's range in the upper 40's/low 50's.

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

 

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Events Around the Colby Area

In Colby:

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.

Creativity Class

Registration Ends October 4th

Create with Christine, located at 640 N Franklin, recently held free launch classes to introduce their new STEAM-based Creativity Club 4 Kids. The classes were offered to children aged 4-12 years old, and they were full and successful! The kids created age-appropriate arts and crafts, while learning new skills in a fun environment. The Fall session for Creativity Club 4 Kids is now open for Registration! The classes will begin on October 7th and run through November 19th, and if your child has to miss a class, don’t worry! Take-home kits will be offered so they never have to miss out on the chance to broaden their horizons!

Heartland Christian BBQ

Events Around the Atwood Area

In McDonald:

Senior Citizens Potluck

Monday, Oct. 7- McDonald Senior Citizen monthly potluck to start at noon followed by Bingo. Mark your calendars and plan to attend!

In Atwood:

Rummage Sale 

The Town & Country Guild fall rummage begins with a preview and purchase event from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17 at the American Legion in Atwood. The sale follows from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, with a $5 sack sale from 1 to 2 p.m. There is a $1 admission/donation to enter. Donations will be accepted from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16 and from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 17 at the American Legion building.

RCHS Homecoming 

Rawlins County High School Homecoming football game is 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4 against Stockton. Royalty will be crowned at halftime.

Fall Drag Races 

Atwood Lions Club have set their annual Fall Drag Races! 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5 at the Atwood Airport. Registration is open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. $30 per car. Free admission for spectators.

Sunday Breakfast

CCC Events and Notices

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

Free Matinees in Atwood

Free Movies at the Jayhawk!  
Starting every Thursday, July 11th 
Sponsored by Summer Recreation
Admission begins at 2:00 p.m.
First-come, first-served.

Lineup:

July 11: Hotel Transylvania 3

July 18: The Croods, A New Age

July 4th Celebrations

Celebrate July 4th at Lake Atwood

Plan a day of fun at Lake Atwood the Fourth of July. There will be races, live music, patriotic program and fireworks at dark! Fun for everyone!

McDonald/Bird City Celebrations

There will be a celebration the evening of July 3rd with festivities beginning at 11:00 a.m. on July 4th with a parade in Bird City. Fireworks at dark from the Thresher Grounds!

Hot Dog and Watermelon Feed July 4th in Colby

Endangered persons advisory issued for missing Sherman County teen

 June 21, 2024

UPDATE: Teen from endangered persons advisory located safe

SHERMAN COUNTY – The Sherman County Sheriff’s Office reported to the KBI that Briley Horgan was located in Goodland, and is now safe.

The endangered persons advisory is now canceled. Thanks for your assistance.

Endangered persons advisory issued for missing Sherman County teen

 

SHERMAN COUNTY – The Sherman County Sheriff’s Office requested the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) issue an endangered persons advisory for a missing Goodland girl.

 

The whereabouts of 13-year-old Briley N. Horgan are unknown, and the public’s assistance is requested to help locate her.

 

Briley was last seen near the 3300 block of Sunset Drive, in Goodland, Kansas. She was driving a 2016 white Dodge Journey bearing Kansas tag 777RYK. The SUV has black rims. The vehicle was spotted around 2:20 a.m, on June 21, heading east on Highway 24, near the 1900 block. Briley was last known wearing a Jack Skellington onesie and a yellow t-shirt.

 

Red Cross 8th Annual Blood Drive

8th Annual Blood Drive In Memory of Luke Schemm will be on March 6th at the Wallace County High School Gym

[SHARON SPRINGS, FEB. 19, 2024] — Luke Schemm loved competing on the football field but knew there was more to life than sports. The Wallace County High senior had a heart of gold and enjoyed helping others.

In 2015, Luke’s life was tragically cut short at 17 years old after he collapsed during a football playoff game. His giving spirit is greatly missed, and we encourage you to commemorate it by donating at the 8th annual American Red Cross Sharon Springs Community Blood Drive in Memory of Luke Schemm.

WHEN:
Wednesday, March 6

"The Ellis Trail to Nicodemus" Event

Documentary Coming February 17th and 24th:     

    In the early fall of 1877, a group of black settlers departed from central
Kentucky en route to a new promise of freedom in the lands of Western 
Kansas.  The journey included a trek on the Ellis Trail to their ultimate 
destination of Nicodemus, Kansas.  You are invited to share in a reenactment of 
this historical time and join us for the premier of the documentary that features 
the actual descendants of the original settlers portraying their ancestors and