Cooler Wednesday for the Area

Decision Weather

August 5th:

Another cool day for the listening area with highs in the mid to upper 70's today! Slight chance of showers for the overnight with increasing clouds and lows in the upper 50's. Hotter weather returns tomorrow with highs expected in the lower 90's, increasing to upper 90's for Friday and 100's by the weekend. Overnight lows will also trend upward into the upper 60's/low 70's by the end of the weekend. Sunny and hot weather will carry us into next week so enjoy those cooler temperatures today!

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

It's Fair Time!

NWKS District Free Fair in Goodland!

August 1st - August 8th

Saturday, August 1st

  8:00 am

Fairgrounds - Open for Set-up

  4:00 pm

Parade Line-up

  5:00 pm NWKS Fair Parade (Main St.)

  Sponsored by: Sherman County 4-H Ambassadors

  6:00 pm

Music by MC Entertainment (Midway)

7:00 pm         Carnival - Open [Tickets, Wristband]

  10:00 pm Carnival - Closed [Kiddie Rides]

  11:00 pm Carnival - Closed [All Rides & Games]  

Sunday, August 2nd

  12:00 pm

Fairgrounds - Open for Set-up

  5:00 pm

Fairgrounds - Closed

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.

Cooper Barn Jams in Colby! 

The Prairie Museum is presenting Cooper Barn Jams on every Third Thursday from April until October from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Open to all performers and spectators! For more information call 785-443-3140 or email djmtoolbox@gmail.com

Farmers Market at Fike Park

The Thomas County Farmers Market will be meeting at the NW corner of Fike Park every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Find all forms of goodies from fresh fruits and veggies to artisan baked goods, to crafts and artwork presented by local entrepreneurs!

Ice Cream Social on Sunday, August 23rd

Surrounding Library Events

Pioneer Memorial Library Events

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!

Monday 27th                    9am-5:30pm (Full Price)

Tuesday 28th                    9am-5:30pm (Full Price)

Wednesday 29th             9am-5:30pm (1/2 Price)

Thursday 30th                  9am-6pm        (1/2 Price)

Friday 31st                         9am-4:30pm  ($3 Per flat; $10 per box

Saturday 1st                    10am- 3:30pm (Free Will Donation)

Virtual Author Talk on Thursday, August 27

Pioneer Memorial will be having this talk at 1:00 p.m. Lucy Foley will be discussing her latest gripping novel set in a remote mountain lodge. "Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel." People can join in person at the library or register from their own device and watch at home. The video is recorded, so if you have registered to watch on your own and cannot attend, a recording will be sent automatically.

Atwood Public Library Events

Events Around the Atwood Area

In Atwood:

The 6th Annual Worship by the Water will be held at Lake Atwood on Saturday, August 15th at 6 p.m.! This is a free, family oriented Christian concert. This year's lineup includes two returning artists - Hannah Kerr and Cade Thompson. Philipsburg, Kansas's own Cody Jarvis will open the show with Worship and testimony. This also includes many food trucks and drink vendors! Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a free evening of worship! 

Matinee at the Jayhawk!

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

Rawlins County Museum in Atwood will be open every Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m.

beginning May 24. Regular hours are 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.

Food Pantry

The Rawlins County Food Pantry located at 5Ten Main is regularly open from 4 to 6 p.m. every Thursday afternoon. Come to the alley entrance. Donations are welcome then also. 

Chicken Fried Steak Dinner

CCC Events and Notices

Little Trojan Volleyball Camp Aug. 5-6

COLBY, Kan. (July 21, 2026) — Colby Community College will host the Little Trojan Volleyball Camp from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on Aug. 5-6 at the Colby Event Center.

The camp provides a fun introduction to volleyball for children entering kindergarten through fifth grade. Campers will learn basic skills through drills, games and other activities led by Colby volleyball coaches and members of the 2026-27 team. No previous volleyball experience is required.

The fee is $50 per camper. Participants may register online.

For more information, contact Coach Carey Jones at carey.jones@colbycc.edu or 785-269-7728

Block Party Wednesday, Aug. 19

School is just around the corner! Join us in welcoming students to Colby Community College