Thursday Weather

Decision Weather

August 19th:

Some isolated storms may be possible in parts of the listening area today - mostly in the northeastern area including Oberlin and McCook. Hot weather returns to the area, with highs in the low to mid 90’s today, rising to low 100’s for Friday. Slight chances for showers and thunderstorms entering the forecast Friday night will cool the tri-state area slightly for the weekend with highs expected in the lower 90’s. Heat is expected to return Monday. Overnight lows are expected to remain in the mid 60’s over the next few days. 

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

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:

Tennis Car Wash

Saturday, August 22 - Colby High Schools Boys & Girls Tennis will be having their 13th Annual Car Wash from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Kansas Quick Wash for a free will donation.

Ice Cream Social on Sunday, August 23rd

The Colby Rowdy Grannies will be hosting a Back to School Ice Cream Social from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. in Fike Park. Free will donation encouraged, all proceeds go to support students. Bring your own chair. In case of rain, it will be held at the American Legion.

Community Forum on Wednesday, August 26th

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.

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.

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