Tuesday Weather

Decision Weather

June 2nd:

Partly sunny skies today for the listening area with highs in the low to mid 80's. Another round of showers and thunderstorms may develop around the area tonight and tomorrow. Today, the main risk will be in the evening hours for wind and hail, while on Wednesday the risk will in the more typical afternoon and evening. Expect lows in the mid 50's for both evenings and partly sunny skies with highs in the mid 80's for Wednesday. Tomorrow is also expected to be breezy with a south wind 10 to 20 mph. Highs remain in the mid 80's for Thursday, climbing to almost 90 by Friday. 

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

Events Around the Colby Area

In Hoxie: 

19th Annual Rod Run

Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20

Friday - Cruise Night (Meal Available) with scavenger hunt. Saturday - Show 'N' Shine from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

with Drag racing, special performances, magician performance, tractor pull and more! Find Hoxie Hotrodders - Lions Club of Hoxie, KS on Facebook. Contact for more info: Pin-up pageant, Barb: 785-657-7248. Car Show, Patty: 785-675-9070

In Colby:

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!

Events Around the Atwood Area

In Herndon:

The Herndon Ox Roast is being planned as an all day and evening event June 13 to include parade, ox roast dinner, games, dance in the evening. There will class reunions and the museum will be open.

In Atwood:

The Atwood Masons are once again having the Larry Jones Memorial Fishing Derby on Saturday, June 6th at lake Atwood.  Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. and the derby starts at 10:00 a.m. Lunch and prizes to follow at noon. That is also the free fishing weekend in Kansas. Equipment and bait will be provided for those that need it. For more info call Steve Brown at 785-626-6359.

Pickleball Camp will be held June 1 through 5. Third & fourth grade 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. fifth and sixth grade 10 to 11 a.m. at the courthouse court. Camp led by Rawlins County Picklers. Bring paddles if you have them.

Summer Gardening Camp for all ages will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. on June 3, 10, 17, 23,

Surrounding Library Events

Pioneer Memorial Library Events

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.