Wednesday Weather

Decision Weather

July 8th:

Warm weather continues with some severe weather chances possible as well. Sunny today with highs in the mid to upper 90's. Chances for showers and thunderstorms start entering the forecast tonight with increased chances for Thursday night. Expect increasing clouds with lows in the mid 60's tonight. Thursday and Friday we'll have a slight cooling trend through the listening area with highs in the upper 80's both days due to rain and thunderstorms. Abundant sunshine is expected to return for the weekend with highs in the lower 90's. Low's are expected to remain in the lower to mid 60's to finish out the week and weekend.

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

Events Around the Colby Area

In Colby:

Picnic in the Park

Every Wednesday through the Summer at Fike Park from Noon to 1:00 p.m.

Wednesday, July 8th: A Performance by Lois O'Brien! Bring your lunch and enjoy the show!

Wednesday, July 15th: A Performance by Maria Baalmann! 

Blood Drive in July

There will be a Colby Community Blood Drive at the Colby Columbian Club (415 North Sterling), on July 8th from Noon to 6:00 p.m. and on July 9th from 7:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. To schedule your appointment, visit redcrossblood.org and enter the code: ColbyKS

2026 Main Street Summer Theater Festival in Colby!

Alice in Wonderland (Jr.) is at the Frahm Theater on the campus of Colby Community College on Friday, July 17th at 7 p.m. and Saturday, July 18th at 3 p.m. Hosted by the Main Street Arts Council

Living Language Land Inspired Now at Prairie Museum

Independence Day - America's 250th Birthday Festivities

Free Hot Dog and Watermelon Feed! 
Saturday, July 4th at the 4-H Building at the Thomas County Fairgrounds. This event has bingo, music and entertainment! Sponsored by the Colby High Plains Lions Club with assistance from the Colby Rotary Club and Boy Scout Troop 140.

Firework Display in Colby
The Kiwanis Club sponsored Fireworks Display is scheduled for 10 p.m. at the Thomas County Fairgrounds!

Colby Community Band to Perform July 5th at Fike Park in Colby at 7 p.m. The free performance will feature patriotic music marking the historic milestone. Those attending are invited to bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy an evening in the park. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be moved indoors to the Frahm Theatre at Colby Community College. Updates regarding the location will be posted on social media closer to the event.

The Prairie Museum to Observe Americas 250th
with the community with a "sharing the Spirit of America" celebration on July 8th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. With a public reading of the Declaration of Independence, a flag presentation and a community potluck dinner! This program is part of a nationwide initiative to bring communities together to read the Declaration of Independence simultaneously in recognition of celebrating the nations 250th birthday.

July 3rd and 4th Celebrations in McDonald and Bird City!

Events Around the Atwood Area

In Oberlin:

26th Annual Decatur Health Robin Edgett Memorial Golf Tournament

Saturday, July 18th the Oberlin Country Club (Highway 36). 4 Person Scramble, $400 per team. $10,000 Hole-In-One! A 21+ years or older tournament with dinner provided by The Coppermill held at the clubhouse following the tournament. Contact Decatur Health for more information 

In Atwood:

Matinee at the Jayhawk!

Every Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m., catch a movie at the Jayhawk. Movies are appropriate for all ages!

2026 Main Street Summer Theater Festival in Atwood!

Surrounding Library Events

Pioneer Memorial Library Events

Unearth a Story at the Library

It's Genealogy Week! Enjoy activities all week-long starting Monday, July 6th through the 10th! Learn more at: www.colbylibrary.com/summer-learning

Spanish English Class

Ends on August 6th!

Want to practice your Spanish? Want to practice your English? Join Pioneer Memorial Library's free language exchange group to practice in a friendly, relaxed environment. Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Open to all levels! Register with your full name via text 785-380-5900, call 785-460-4472, or email esl@colbylibrary.com

Blowout Booksale July 27 - August 1

During fair week! They will be open during regular business hours. Come explore the book tables and discover your next great read!

Atwood Public Library Events

CCC Events and Notices

Volleyball Camps July 7 - 10

CCC Volleyball program is hosting two youth camps at the Colby Event Center for students entering grades 5 - 12. Instruction will be led by Head Coach Carey Jones and the CCC volleyball players. All campers will receive a Trojan volleyball T-shirt. The middle school camp is for students entering grades 5 through 8 and be held July 7 and 8. The high school overnight skills camp for students entering grades 9 through 12 will be held July 9 and 10. The registration fee is $125 for overnight campers and $100 for commuters, both of which include meals. Camp registration forms can be downloaded at colbytrojans.com. For more information, contact Coach Jones at 785-269-7728

Cross Country Camp July 6 - 10