Possible Precipitation for Independence Day

Decision Weather

July 3rd:

Hot temperatures today with highs in the mid to upper 90's. Breezy as well in the morning, should be dropping slightly by the afternoon. Mostly clear tonight with lows expected around 64. Independence Day brings chances for showers and thunderstorms for the day and evening, potentially disrupting fireworks! Expect increasing clouds with highs in the lower 90's and partly cloudy skies for the night with lows in the lower 60's. Sunday through Tuesday stays pretty consistent with highs in the lower 90's and overnight lows around the mid 60's. 

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

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 Colby Area

In Goodland: 

Matinee at The Sherman Theatre!

July 1st showing Abominable (Rated PG) at 1:30 p.m. (MT)

In Colby:

Picnic in the Park

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

Wednesday, July 1st - Performance by Kenny Lang!

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!

Events Around the Atwood Area

In Ludell:

Disco With Dad

Ludell Presents Disco with Dad on Sunday, June 28th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Ludell Schoolhouse! With a groove and glam contest for best dressed, a disco dance, photo booth and boogie bites and disco sips! $35/family. Tickets are available at Atwood Floral, JD Skiles or contact Heather: 785-626-2706.

In McDonald:

Annual July 3rd Softball Tournament

$100 per team, teams must be 5 gals and 5 guys. Players must be aged 15 and up. 5 inning games, games begin at 4:00 p.m. in McDonald. 8 teams max! Contact Victor Hernandez for information and sign up by June 26: 785-513-0186

2026 Cheylin July 4th Side by Side Raffle

2026 Can-Am Defender HD10 - drawing will take place at the July 3rd Celebration in McDonald at 7:00 p.m. You do not have to be present to win! Contact Brenda Pochop to purchase tickets at 785-769-4020

In Atwood:

Matinee at the Jayhawk!

Surrounding Library Events

Pioneer Memorial Library Events

Unearth a Story at the Library

It's Paleontology Week with the library and there are daily events all week long, starting June 15th! Learn more at: www.colbylibrary.com/summer-learning

Spanish English Class

Starting June 18

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

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