Events Around the Atwood Area

In Herndon:

Smokey Bear's Birthday

Herndon Community Museum and Herndon PRIDE are hosting an 80th birthday party for Smokey Bear from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 10th at the museum on Main St. Smokey's artist, Rudolph Wendelin, is a 1928 Herndon High School graduate. The party will include a video to learn more about Smokey and his journey with the U.S. forest Service. 

In Atwood:

Library Book Sale

Atwood Public Library is holding a used book sale the week of August 5th - 10th during regular business hours. The sale will also include puzzles, games, DVDs and audiobooks.

Sports Physicals

Warm Weekend Ahead

Photo: Chelsea Schmitt

Decision Weather: July 26th:

After a hazy day Thursday from Canadian wildfires, today should be sunny and clear with high's in the mid 90's. Breezy south winds will make a return today and tomorrow. There is also a slight chance for showers and thunderstorms Saturday evening, mainly near the Colorado and Kansas borders. With heat returning and very low chances for precipitation, there is a potential for flash drought to the tri-state area. Monday and Tuesday will bring extreme heat with temperatures in the low 100's both days.

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

Events Around the Colby Area

In Colby:

Free Athletic Screening on Wednesday, July 24th

Citizen's Health is having a free athletic screening from 5:00-7:00 PM at the Rehabilitation Department at Citizen's Medical Center. Screenings will include Concussion baseline screening, athletic movement screening, and joint/ligament screening. For any questions, call 785-460-4868.

Joyful Blessings Dinner

Free Dinner on Saturday, July 27th. Serving from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Colby. 615 West Webster. All are invited, please bring a friend. For information, call Pastor Matt at 432-466-1633

Bingo open to public every Sunday

The Colby Veterans of Foreign Wars is starting a bingo event every Sunday at 6:00 p.m. at 220 North Lake Ave. Concessions will be provided by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. For information, call Gerald Plantz at 785-443-1802

Book Sale Blowout at Pioneer Memorial Library

July 29th - August 3rd

Full Price Monday and Tuesday, Half price Wednesday and Thursday. Friday $3.00 per bag/flat and Saturday is free will donation. 

Open 9:00 to 5:30 Monday through Wednesday

Open 9:00 to 6:00 on Thursday, 9:00 to 4:30 on Friday and Saturday from 10:00 to 3:30.

WPAA Upcoming Shows

2024 Fall Schedule Released

Fall 2024 
Doors will open approximately 30 minutes before each show starts.

Click Here for the full 2024-2025 Season        

Date Program                     Location

Sunday,     Blackwater Draw, a new cutting edge             Oakley H.S.

September 15      group of young musicians/singers             Auditorium

3:00 p.m.              from Texas, will open our season with a bang!               Oakley

Sunday,                 Nashville-based male a cappella quintet,               Cultural Arts

September 29        Street Corner Symphony will do a hip              Center, Colby 

3:00 p.m.               show of music from gospel to rock & pop.

Sunday,     Legendary Grammy award winning country                   Oakley H.S.

October 6 artist Suzy Bogguss will do a concert.                      Auditorium

3:00 p.m.                                                                                                  Oakley

Free Matinees in Atwood

Free Movies at the Jayhawk!  
Starting every Thursday, July 11th 
Sponsored by Summer Recreation
Admission begins at 2:00 p.m.
First-come, first-served.

Lineup:

July 11: Hotel Transylvania 3

July 18: The Croods, A New Age

July 4th Celebrations

Celebrate July 4th at Lake Atwood

Plan a day of fun at Lake Atwood the Fourth of July. There will be races, live music, patriotic program and fireworks at dark! Fun for everyone!

McDonald/Bird City Celebrations

There will be a celebration the evening of July 3rd with festivities beginning at 11:00 a.m. on July 4th with a parade in Bird City. Fireworks at dark from the Thresher Grounds!

Hot Dog and Watermelon Feed July 4th in Colby

Endangered persons advisory issued for missing Sherman County teen

 June 21, 2024

UPDATE: Teen from endangered persons advisory located safe

SHERMAN COUNTY – The Sherman County Sheriff’s Office reported to the KBI that Briley Horgan was located in Goodland, and is now safe.

The endangered persons advisory is now canceled. Thanks for your assistance.

Endangered persons advisory issued for missing Sherman County teen

 

SHERMAN COUNTY – The Sherman County Sheriff’s Office requested the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) issue an endangered persons advisory for a missing Goodland girl.

 

The whereabouts of 13-year-old Briley N. Horgan are unknown, and the public’s assistance is requested to help locate her.

 

Briley was last seen near the 3300 block of Sunset Drive, in Goodland, Kansas. She was driving a 2016 white Dodge Journey bearing Kansas tag 777RYK. The SUV has black rims. The vehicle was spotted around 2:20 a.m, on June 21, heading east on Highway 24, near the 1900 block. Briley was last known wearing a Jack Skellington onesie and a yellow t-shirt.

 

Red Cross 8th Annual Blood Drive

8th Annual Blood Drive In Memory of Luke Schemm will be on March 6th at the Wallace County High School Gym

[SHARON SPRINGS, FEB. 19, 2024] — Luke Schemm loved competing on the football field but knew there was more to life than sports. The Wallace County High senior had a heart of gold and enjoyed helping others.

In 2015, Luke’s life was tragically cut short at 17 years old after he collapsed during a football playoff game. His giving spirit is greatly missed, and we encourage you to commemorate it by donating at the 8th annual American Red Cross Sharon Springs Community Blood Drive in Memory of Luke Schemm.

WHEN:
Wednesday, March 6

"The Ellis Trail to Nicodemus" Event

Documentary Coming February 17th and 24th:     

    In the early fall of 1877, a group of black settlers departed from central
Kentucky en route to a new promise of freedom in the lands of Western 
Kansas.  The journey included a trek on the Ellis Trail to their ultimate 
destination of Nicodemus, Kansas.  You are invited to share in a reenactment of 
this historical time and join us for the premier of the documentary that features 
the actual descendants of the original settlers portraying their ancestors and