Warmer Weekend Ahead

Decision Weather

May 22nd:

Breezy and sunny to finish off a cooler week. Today we'll have highs in the mid 60's with increasing clouds in the overnight, bringing lows around 43. Warmer temperatures this weekend with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms for Saturday and highs in the lower 70's. Expect mid 80's and sunshine for Sunday and Memorial Day. Breezy and some slight chances for precipitation returns on Tuesday bringing us temperatures in the low to mid 80's. Overnight lows over the next couple days are expected to stay in the mid 40's to low 50's. 

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

Events Around the Colby Area

In Colby:

Cooper Barn Jams coming to 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! 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!

Pizza Fundraiser on Tuesday, May 26

Make plans to eat at the Colby Pizza Hut all day. A percentage of all sales will be donated to the new Noah's Ark Animal Shelter. Dine in, carryout and delivery!

Community Dance at Senior Progress Center on Sunday, May 24

From 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Snacks to share, music by Craig Stevens! $10/person to pay the band. 

Casino Night on Saturday, May 30

Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center Help Fight Child Abuse, Harvest for Kids Casino

Events Around the Atwood Area

In Oberlin:

Coming to the Oberlin Gateway!  

Jimmy Dee and the Fabulous Destinations on Saturday, May 23, 2026

Free admission, band starts at 7:30 p.m. Drinks and snacks available! Celebrate good times & good old days! Sponsored by Oberlin AREA ARTS, Convention & Visitors Bureau, Gateway City Board, Gateway Friends

In Decatur County:

Call Decatur General Public Transportation Service available in Decatur County. Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00 Call 475-8100 to schedule a ride. Funded by the KDOT Public Transit Program and the County of Decatur.

In Bird City: 

Bird City/Cheylin Alumni Banquet

Saturday, May 23: Bird City American Legion, Doors open at 5 p.m. Banquet to begin at 6 p.m. Tickets are $30.00

Mail payment to: Bird City Century II PO Box 174, Bird City, KS 67731 checks payable to Bird City Alumni (785) 332-4916

In Atwood:

Open House

Rawlins County Historical Society is welcoming the public to an open house at the rural Stevens Chapel from 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, May 24. Virginia Heble accordion concert and students; piano recitals.

Commodities Distribution 

Government commodities will be distributed from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, May 21 from Atwood Senior Center. The next distribution will be July 28.

Memorial Day Services

Surrounding Library Events

Pioneer Memorial Library Events

Talk Literature with the Library

"Talk Literature" - A book discussion held on May 21st at 7:00 p.m. at the library. They will explore the book with Colby's own Taylen Hubble, CCC English Instructor. Check out and read "Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow" by Gabrielle Zevin, multiple copies available now.

Summer Learning, Thursday May 28

Unearth a story at the library this summer! Join us as we brush up on our archaeology and paleontology skills and go digging for gems hidden in history. From preschoolers to adults, everyone can join the fun by registering for the Summer Learning Challenge Games, with prizes to earn all summer long! Attend many programs and the youngest explorers can get in on the excitement too during Stay and Play Storytime sessions! 

Kick Off-Adult/Teen Challenge - Sign up May 28 - June 30

Stop at the Library from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (a come and go event), or you can sign up and pick up a challenge packet at the front desk any time before Tuesday, June 30th. The last day to turn in your Challenge packet will be on Monday, August 3rd. Age/grade eligibility for the Adult/Teen Summer Reading challenge is 9th grade - 120 years young!

Atwood Public Library Events

CCC Events and Notices

Friday May 15th - CCC Commencement

Colby Community College will celebrate its 61st commencement ceremony at 6:00 p.m. at the Colby Event Center. Earlier in the day, pinning ceremonies for dental hygiene and nursing will be held at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., respectively. For those unable to be present, there will be a livestream atcolbytrojans.com/livestreaming.

Meeting at CCC on Thursday, May 21st

Judge Karen Arnold-Burger (Kansas Court of Appeals) and attorney David Rebein, Dodge City, will lead a discussion of the proposed constitutional amendment on the Kansas Supreme Justice

Buffalo Events This Month!

Buffalo Happenings 

Junior High Track

4/7 - St. Francis, Quad, 3 p.m.

4/14- Decatur Community, Meet, 1 p.m.

4/21- St. Francis, Invitational, 2 p.m.

4/23- (Home at) Decatur Community, Invitational, 1 p.m.

4/27- Hill City, Invitational, 10 a.m.

5/04- Wauneta-Palisade, Invitational, 11 a.m.

5/14- Decatur Community, NWKL Meet, 9:30 a.m.

HS Boys Golf April Events

4/2- Meet-Varsity, Decatur, 2 p.m.

4/7- Meet-Varsity, St. Francis, 3 p.m.

4/9- Junior Varsity, Colby, 1 p.m.