Weekend Storms Possible

Decision Weather

July 11th:

Photo: Chelsea Schmitt

Thunderstorms from the west are expected to move into the listening area today. Storms this evening are capable of producing damaging wind gusts, dust storms and hail up to a quarter size. Flooding chances also enter the forecast later on in the evening. This mainly includes northern Yuma County into Dundy County and Cheyenne County. In these areas, 1 to 3 inches of rainfall over a 3 hour period is possible. Morning showers may be scattered for Saturday, keeping temperatures in the lower 80’s for the tri-state area. 90 degree temperatures return Sunday.

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

Events Around the Atwood Area

In Ludell:

Drive-In Movie There will be a drive-in movie fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 9 at the schoolhouse in Ludell. Additional details will be announced as the date approaches.

In Atwood:

Basketball Camp Lady Buffs Basketball Camp for boys and girls sixth through eighth grades is from 9 to 10 a.m. and third through fifth grades is from 10 to 11 a.m. July 7-11.

Back To School - School Supplies

Currier Drug is purchasing ALL school supplies for Atwood Students K-6 for FREE! August 4th - August 8th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. We hope to do this every year as a way to give back to the community. Thank you for supporting your local pharmacy!

Theater Festival Main Street Arts Council will present Dare to Dream, a Disney musical revue featuring 40 local children at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 12 and 7 p.m. Sunday, both in the Elementary gym in Atwood. Tickets $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and kids age 6 through 12.

Rawlins County Fair The Rawlins County Free Fair is July 21-24, 2025.

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Events Around the Colby Area

Grinnell Rebuild Concert on Sunday, July 27th

The Pride of the Prairie Orchestra is having a Grinnell rebuild concert. The concert will feature members of the orchestra in solo and small ensembles. We plan to have refreshments following. Taking place at 3:00 PM, CST, Frahm Theater on the CCC campus in Colby. Proceeds will go to the Gove County Community Foundation to support Grinnell's rebuild.

In Colby:

Chicken Fried Steak Dinner

American Legion Post #363 will have a drive-through Chicken Fried Steak Night, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 12th. Meals are $12.00. Please use Experiment Station Road and enter the Legion drive from the South.

50/50 Raffle For Play

Colby Play 315 is having a 50/50 raffle to raise money for the 315 Playground Renovation! Tickets are available until June 20. You can purchase tickets at Triple R Insurance, The Bank or CLICK HERE.

Election Forum on Tuesday, July 15th

Hear from candidates running for the USD #315 School Board at a moderated event. Located at Pioneer Memorial Library at 7:00 PM. To submit a question, send it to director@colbylibrary.com by Thursday, July 3rd, at 5 PM.

Colby Blood Drive July 9 & 10

This Month at Pioneer Memorial Library

Pioneer Memorial Library Events

Manga Mondays from 4-5 PM: Dive into the colorful world of manga with our own Lauren Rodgers in this hands-on, creative summer series where art meets storytelling!

Toddler Stay & Play Storytime Tuesdays at 10:15 AM: This 20-minute Storytime is designed with toddlers in mind but welcomes children of all ages and their families. After Storytime, the fun continues with Stay & Play!

Baby & Me Storytime, Wednesdays at 9:15 AM: These intimate sessions are intended for

Memorial Day

Memorial Day Observances

Pastor Darin Laws from Atwood Baptist Church will give the Memorial Address during the Memorial Day service that begins at 10 a.m. Monday, May 26 at Fairview Cemetery in Atwood. The public is encouraged to attend. Veteran Beth Guth will present the poem “In Flanders Fields” written during WWI by Canadian physician Lt. Colonel John McCrae. The memorial wreath will be laid. Chris Niermeier will play “Taps.” In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held at the American Legion Hall. 

The McDonald American Legion post will conduct a Memorial Service at 10 a.m. Memorial Day at

CCC Events and Notices

The Colby Community College men’s basketball program will host the Trojan Elite Basketball Camp at the Colby Event Center. The one-day camp runs from 9 AM to 4 PM on Wednesday, June 4th and is open to boys entering grades 9 through 12.

Led by the CCC coaching staff and current Trojan players, the camp offers a full day of skill instruction and live play tailored to high school athletes aiming to elevate their game. The $75 registration fee includes a T-shirt and a personal