Wednesday Weather

Decision Weather

August 26th:

Near average temperatures for today and tomorrow with highs in the mid to upper 80's both days. A few afternoon storms are possible as well with some potential for severe weather. Chances for showers and thunderstorms, along with cooler temperatures leave the forecast by Thursday night. This will bring highs in the low 90's for Friday and upper 90's, almost 100, by Saturday. Sunday and the start of next week we'll have highs in the low to mid 90's. Overnight lows tonight and tomorrow will stay in the mid 60's, rising to upper 60's by Friday and the weekend. 

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

Events Around Goodland

Sherman Theatre 

Free Sunday Matinees at 1:30 p.m.
September 13: Goonies

October 11: True Grit (1963)

November 8: Addams Family Values

Goodland Art Show

American Heroes! with the Carnegie Arts Center

We are on the lookout for USA, Military, Veteran and Red-White and Blue themed artwork of all kinds and creativity! Free Registration: Sign up by September 1st. Artwork drop-off by October 1st at 4 p.m. call 785-890-6442 or email sadie@goodlandcarnegiearts.org

Paint and Sip at Carnegie Arts

Join us for monthly painting nights with drinks, creativity and fun from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

September 10: Paint your Partner

(More to come)

Questions: 785-890-6442 or sadie@goodlandcarnegiearts.org

Perimenopause and Menopause Evening of Education

September 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. 

An evening of education, connection and resources for your health journey.

Events Around the Colby Area

In Gem:

Gem Hog Roast

On Wednesday, August 26th the Gem Lions invite the community to join them for their annual Hog Roast at the Gem Community Building with service from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Free will donations with net proceeds benefiting community betterment projects, sight programs and education. For more information contact Sandy Johnson at 785-443-2297.

In Colby:

Community Forum on Wednesday, August 26th

Child Care Aware of Kansas is having a Community Connection and Feedback Forum for Child Care Stakeholders. 4 to 6 p.m. at City Limits Convention Center. Complimentary supper will be provided, and all participants will receive a gift card for attending. These forums are intended to bring together community members, partners, providers and other stakeholders for meaningful conversation about the strengths, needs and opportunities within the childcare ecosphere in their communities. 

Parkinson's Families Starting September 2

Events Around the Atwood Area

In St. Francis:

The St. Francis Lions Club invites you to play bingo on the second and fourth Saturday of the month. 122 West Washington. $10 buys 12 games.  Doors open at 6:00 and bingo starts at 7:00.  Come see if luck is on your side.  Come out for good laughs and a guaranteed good time!

In Atwood:

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

Surrounding Library Events

Pioneer Memorial Library Events

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.

Booked for Lunch on Wednesday, September 2

Join us in September for the Community Edition with Northwest KS Area Agency on Aging. 12 p.m. at the library. Books related to the discussion will be available for checkout and display. Doors open at 11:45 a.m., seating is limited so call 785-460-4470 or email contactus@colbylibrary.com to get your name on the list.

Community Circle on Thursday, September 10

At the library at 6 p.m. Featuring Kansas author Dr. Ziwei Qi, who will be here to discuss her new book on resilience and rural voices. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Seating is limited so call 460-4470 or email contactus@colbylibrary.com to get your name on the list!

Atwood Public Library Events

CCC Events and Notices

Block Party Wednesday, Aug. 19

School is just around the corner! Join us in welcoming students to Colby Community College by showcasing your business at the Welcome Back Block Party! 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. outside of the CCC Student Union. To register for a table, go to colbychamber.com or call 785-460-3401

Men's Basketball Golf Fundraiser Set for Aug. 29

    COLBY, Kan. (July 31, 2026) — The Colby Community College men's basketball program will host its annual golf tournament fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 29, at Meadow Lake Golf Course in Colby.