Monday Weather

Decision Weather

August 17th:

80- and 90-degree temperatures are expected all week long, with today's highs in the upper 80's. Tuesday will be even warmer with highs in the mid 90's. Shower and thunderstorm chances enter the forecast for Wednesday, bringing slightly cooler temperatures to the listening area for both Wednesday and Thursday. Friday temperatures will jump back up into the 90's. Overnight lows are forecast to remain in the low to mid 60's all week long. Some storms this week may be severe, even with the low chances of them developing, so stay tuned!

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:

Dine Out for Kids

Tuesday, August 18th - Treat your staff, friends or family to a great meal for a great cause! At participating restaurants in Colby and a percentage of their sales will be donated to the Play 315 Playground Renovation Project at Colby Public Schools. Participating restaurants include Pizza Hut, B-Hive, Jimmy John's and more.

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

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

Events Around the Atwood Area

In Atwood:

The 6th Annual Worship by the Water will be held at Lake Atwood on Saturday, August 15th at 6 p.m.! This is a free, family oriented Christian concert. This year's lineup includes two returning artists - Hannah Kerr and Cade Thompson. Philipsburg, Kansas's own Cody Jarvis will open the show with Worship and testimony. This also includes many food trucks and drink vendors! Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a free evening of worship! 

Matinee at the Jayhawk!

Every Thursday afternoon in the summer at 2 p.m., catch a movie at the Jayhawk. Movies are appropriate for all ages!

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

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