Windy Thursday and A Look Ahead

Decision Weather

June 11th:

A cold front is forecast to move through the area early Thursday morning bringing windy conditions to the area as winds gust around 55 mph. Some blowing dust is possible with minor visibility reductions currently forecast along with degraded air quality. Travel may be difficult so take precautions! Today we'll have highs in the upper 70's along with those windy conditions. Warmer tomorrow, with sunny skies and highs in the upper 80's/low 90's. Winds may gust as high as 30 mph as well. Saturday brings highs in the mid 80's before rain chances enter the forecast that evening, dropping temperatures into the low to mid 70's for Sunday and Monday. Overnight lows range mostly in the lower 50's with the exception of Friday night where lows are expected in the low 60's.

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

Events Around the Colby Area

In Brewster:

The Brewster Heritage Center will be having a Celebration of America’s 250th year on Flag Day Weekend, June 13-14, 2026.

Saturday’s events will include music, speakers, kid’s rodeo, BBQ, kid’s events, a parade and more. Sunday, enjoy a 10 a.m. CDST Outdoor Worship Service at Hunter Park followed by a pot-luck dinner. Full schedule of events is in planning.

Summer Reading

Brewster is having Summer Reading and Art Sessions, June 4, 11, 18 and 25. For more information or to sign up, contact Kathy Baird at 785-694-8077. Available for children that were in pre-school through 4th grade in the 2025-2026 school year. Sponsored by GFWC Beta Club.

In Goodland:

Flag Day Celebration with the Goodland Elks Lodge #1528

Saturday, June 13 at 11:30 a.m. (MT) at Chambers Park (201 W. 13th St.)

The public is invited to attend! The lodge is hosting a Flag Day celebration to honor our veterans. Free hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, drinks and cookies will be served. Elks Essay Contest winner's essays will be read and a flag will be presented that has been flown over our state's capital. 

In Hoxie: 

19th Annual Rod Run

Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20

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

Spanish English Class

Starting June 18

Want to practice your Spanish? Want to practice your English? Join Pioneer Memorial Library's free language exchange group to practice in a friendly, relaxed environment. Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Open to all levels! Register with your full name via text 785-380-5900, call 785-460-4472, or email esl@colbylibrary.com

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.