Friday Weather

Photo: Chelsea Schmitt

Decision Weather: September 13th:

The next few days are forecast to be fairly similar with mostly sunny skies with highs in the 80's and 90's. Breezy winds are also forecast (except for tomorrow). The start of next week may see more strong winds. Afternoon and evening thunderstorms are an option for the listening area over the weekend. Overnight low's are expected to stay in the lower 60's over the weekend. 

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

Events Around the Colby Area

In Oakley:

Oakley Annual Gun, Coin, Knife and Collectible Show 

Open September 21 and 22 at the Dick Farmer Arena. Hours are from 9 to 5 on Saturday and 9 to 3 on Sunday. There will be 2 VA Representatives on hand to answer questions and assist veterans with any claims they need to make! Call 785-672-7516 for more information.

In Colby:

Blood Drive

There will be a Blood Drive at the Colby United Methodist Church-Fellowship Hall, 950 S Franklin, from 12-6 PM on September 11 and 7:45 AM- 1:30 PM on September 12. Schedule your appointment through Bev Vaughn at 785-443-1467 or visit RedCossBlood.org and enter: ColbyKS. Donors will receive a free Red Cross raglan shirt as well.

Thomas County History Hunt

The Thomas County Historical Society is celebrating its 65th Anniversary with a Thomas County History Hunt. Pick up your History Hunt booklet at the Prairie Museum of Art & History now through October. Visit the locations across Thomas County, answer the trivia questions, and take a photo at each location. Completed entries will be entered into a drawing for $250 for 1st, $150 for 2nd, and $100 for 3rd place. All entries must be received by October 31st at 5 PM to be eligible for the cash and prize drawing. All participants who complete the booklet will be given a special prize.

Ladies Night Out in Downtown Colby

17 local businesses will be participating in Ladies Night Out, Passport to Savings, from 5:00-8:00 PM on Thursday, September 12. Each business participating will have passport books. Some of these business include Horlacher Jewelers, Palace Drug Store, Leroy's Printing and Donelan Jewelry. Enjoy a unique shopping experience with discounts, prizes and cuisine represented by chosen countries.

Parkinson's Fall Conference

Events Around the Atwood Area

In Atwood:

*Notice from Rawlins County Landfill*

The tree pit at the Rawlins County Landfill will be closed this Saturday, September 14th. They are working on crushing metal, and access tot he tree pit is not possible.

Bingo!

Bingo games for the public are planned for 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 at Atwood Senior Center. Cards are $1 each per game.

Atwood Public Library Hosts Local Author

Author Presentation at Library Roxie Yonkey will present her latest book, Historic Kansas Roadsides, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17 at the Atwood Public Library.

US-36 Treasure Hunt

The Highway 36 Treasure Hunt garage sales are Sept. 19, 20 and 21. Contact Deb Minkler at 308-660-3647 by Sept. 17 to have your garage sale added to the map.

Informational Meeting for School Trip

Travel to Italy in June of 2026! There will be an informational meeting in the Rawlins County High School art room at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17 with Susan Brenn.

25th Anniversary at Redeemer Lutheran

CCC Events and Notices

NIRA Rodeo Coming to Colby Sept. 12-14

Approximately 450 contestants from 17 colleges across Kansas and Oklahoma will converge at the E.L. Garrett Arena in the Thomas County Fairgrounds for the annual Colby Community College National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) Rodeo on Sept. 12 through 14. The competition begins at 7 p.m. every night, with the top 12 in each event vying for top honors on the 14th.

Men's competitions include bareback bronc riding, tie-down roping, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, team roping, and bull riding. Women will compete in breakaway roping, goat tying, team roping, and barrel racing.

Tickets can be purchased at Vanderbilt's of Colby or at the gate. Adult tickets cost $10, while children's tickets (ages 6-12) are $5. Admission is free for children under five.

For more information, contact Coach LeRoy Hays at (785) 460-5523. 

Lecture Series on Tuesday, September 10th

WPAA Upcoming Shows

2024 Fall Schedule Released

Doors will open approximately 30 minutes before each show starts.        

Sunday, Sept. 13. 3:00 p.m. | Oakley H.S. Auditorium, Oakley Blackwater Draw, a new cutting edge group of young musicians/singers from Texas, will open the season with a bang! Sunday, Sept. 29. 3:00 p.m. | Cultural Arts Center, Colby Nashville-based male a cappella quintet, Street Corner Symphony will do a hip show of music from gospel to rock & pop. Sunday, October 6. 3:00 p.m. | Oakley H.S. Auditorium, Oakley Legendary Grammy award winning country artists Suzy Bogguss will do a concert

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