Weekend Weather

Decision Weather

October 16th:

Photo: Chelsea Schmitt

Calm conditions today as we head into the weekend - expect sunny weather with highs in the low 70's heading into a clear evening with lows in the mid 40's. Cooler temperatures and strong NNW winds will follow, on Saturday in the wake of a cold frontal passage. Frost and near-freezing temperatures are possible Sunday morning bringing us our first possible frost of the season when lows may bottom-out in the lower-mid 30's. Patchy Blowing Dust is now possible for the listening area tomorrow (Saturday)

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

Halloween Events Around the Listening Area

In Atwood:

Spook Parade Elementary school children are dressing up Thursday Oct. 30 for their annual trip through the Atwood business district. Action begins at 2 p.m.

Free Movie! A Halloween treat is being offered to kids by Atwood Rotary. A free movie will be shown at 2 p.m. Oct. 31 at the Jayhawk Theatre. Movie goers get a free bag of popcorn too!

In Colby: 

Boo at the Mu on Saturday, October 25th

Come out to the Prairie Museum for Boo a the Mu! Starting at 1:00 p.m., families, kids and

Events Around the Colby Area

In Colby:

Legion Steak Night on Saturday, Oct. 18th

American Legion Post #363 (Colby) will have a drive-through Chicken Fried Steak Night from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Meals are $12. Please use the Experiment Station Road and enter the Legion drive from the South.

Food For Thought - Thursday, Oct. 16th

The Prairie Museum is hosting its first Food for Thought of the year, featuring Dave Zerfas, "Smoky Hill Trail and Old Time KS Songs"

Located at the museum from noon to 1:00 p.m. Register at prairiemuseum.org.

Mustang Rally at Tubbs and Sons!

Don't miss the Third Annual Tubbs & Sons Mustang Rally on Saturday, October 18th! Happening from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Tubbs & Sons Ford Sales lot. Hamburger and hotdog lunch served from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Bring your Mustang or Classic Ford Car to show off during the event!

Autumn Gathering on Saturday, October 18th

Events Around the Atwood Area

Hazardous Waste Cleanup There will be a fall cleanup of Household Hazardous waste from 9 to Noon on Saturday, Oct. 18 at the Rawlins County Landfill and from 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Cheyenne County Landfill. Each county will accept old paint, herbicides and pesticides, batteries, used oil and antifreeze. If you have any questions, please contact The Rawlins County Landfill at 785- 626-3071 or the Cheyenne County Landfill at 785-332-8842.

In Atwood:

United Methodist Men Hunter's Breakfast Saturday, November 8th - 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Atwood. Serving sausage gravy, eggs, biscuits, coffee and juice. Everyone is welcome - not just hunters! Free will donation to benefit Josh Kastens and family. 

Rummage Sale Town and Country Guild will be holding their annual Fall Rummage Sale

Friday, Oct. 17 at the American Legion Hall in Atwood. They are accepting donations Wednesday, Oct. 15 from 5 to 6 p.m. and Thursday, Oct. 16 until 11:30 a.m.

Philip Daniel to Perform Musician Philip Daniel is set to perform 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18

CCC Events and Notices

Sporting Events This Month:

10/11 - Volleyball vs Hutch at 2:00 p.m.

10/17 - Baseball vs McCook at 12:00 p.m.

10/18 - Men's Wrestling Trojan Takedown at 9:00 a.m.

10/19 - Softball Youth Training Camp

10/22 - Volleyball vs Butler at 7:00 p.m.

10/24 - Men's Wrestling Intrasquad Dual at 6:30 p.m.

Volunteers Needed - Opportunity on Thursday, Oct. 16th

The CCC Physical Therapist Assistant Students need volunteers to practice balance testing and checking vitals. Snacks and coffee provided, no registration needed. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the

This Month at Pioneer Memorial Library

Pioneer Memorial Library Events

Storytime Sessions This October dives into big feelings that come with being little! "Tiny Humans, Big Emotions"

Preschool - Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m.

Family Night - Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.

Baby and Me - Wednesdays at 9:15 a.m.

Toddlers - Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m.

Play with Purpose A parent-child workshop, a free five-week series for toddlers and their caregivers. 

- 75 minutes hands-on play and learning each week

Buffalo Events This Month!

Buffalo Happenings  

RCHS Football:
9/26: HSFB (Home) vs Hill City @ 7:00 PM

RCHS Volleyball:
9/29 Senior Night! HSVB (Home) @ RCES Gym (dual) @ 4:00

Senator Moran Visits Colby with Special Presentation

Senator Moran traveled to Northwest Kansas this morning with a special presentation for those involved in the I70 tragedy back in March. After thanking the many staff and organization involved, the Senator took a tour of the new

WPAA Upcoming Shows

2025 Fall Schedule Released

Doors will open approximately 30 minutes before each show starts.        

Sunday, September 21 | 3:00 p.m. | Cultural Arts Center, Colby

Divas 3 is a NYC-based ensemble of superb singers that will perform music honoring the power ballads of the 70s and 80s.

Sunday, October 12 | 3:00 p.m. | Oakley H.S. Auditorium, Oakley

Sons of the Pioneers are American icons known around the world for their trademark harmonies and haunting lyrics that tell the story of the west.

Thursday, October 16 | St. Francis and Colby

Philip Daniel, film/dance composer and touring artist from Lincoln, Nebraska will do school workshops for students and an evening concert.

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

Events This Easter

Around Atwood:

Egg Hunt on April 19th

The Easter Bunny will be hoppin’ down the trail to Atwood at 10 a.m. on April 19 to join kids ages birth to 4th grade for an Easter Egg Hunt on the courthouse lawn. There will even be special eggs. The event is sponsored by the Radiant Chapter Order of Eastern Star and community partners PDC, Atwood businesses and private community members.

In Herndon: 10 a.m. Saturday, April 19 at the Herndon City Park, for children up to fourth grade. There will also be a bake sale. 

In McDonald: 11 a.m. Saturday, April 19 at the Wheat Haven Home. Participants will be

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Innovation Center Efforts to Recruit Substitute Childcare Providers

Norton, Kan., Feb. 13, 2025 – The Innovation Center is actively seeking individuals interested in becoming qualified childcare substitutes to support local childcare providers and centers. This initiative aims to address a critical challenge in the childcare industry: the lack of available and trusted substitute providers. ​ 
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Childcare providers face long hours, typically from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., leaving little flexibility for personal appointments or family events. For home-based providers, even a brief absence can mean lost income and disrupt the families they serve. Childcare centers risk classroom closures when staff members are absent. Like public schools, childcare providers can utilize substitutes, but the process to become a childcare substitute is often lengthy and costly. ​ 
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Through the Innovation Center’s Childcare Shared Services Hub, these barriers are being removed. The Innovation Center will cover the expenses associated with becoming a childcare substitute, including: ​ 

Notices for the Listening Area

Daylight Savings 
Remember to ‘spring forward’ Sunday, March 9! Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. CST.

Statewide Tornado Alert Testing Sirens will sound at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 5 as cities participate in a statewide (Kansas) tornado alert drill.