Thursday Weather

Photo: Chelsea Schmitt

Decision Weather: April 18th:

A cold front moving through the area tonight will have winds shifting out of the north, gusting to 35-45 mph. Northern portions of the area will also see some shower chances. Heading into the latter part of the work week and into the weekend, the forecast calls for cooler temperatures, some rain showers, and even a little bit of snow for portions of the area Friday night into Saturday. Little to no accumulation is expected with this cold front.

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

Events Around the Colby Area

In Rexford:

Donkey Basketball

Golden Plains Activities Department will be hosting Donkey Basketball on April 23rd in Rexford. It's basketball played on real, live donkeys and it will be wilder than a rodeo and funnier than a circus! All local players (GPHS Students vs Elem/MS/HS Staff), so come out and see someone you know try to ride a donkey and play basketball at the same time. It's a thrill a minute, a spill a minute. Sponsored by Golden Plains Athletic Department. All proceeds benefit GP Athletics. Advance tickets $7.00, tickets at the door $10.00, (preschool free with paid adult). Contact the MS/HS in Rexford at (785) 687-3265 for ticket info or email travis@usd316.org. A sloppy joe supper will be served from 4:30-7:30 pm including homemade buns, sloppy joes, pulled pork, potato salad, chips, deserts, and drinks.

In Colby:

Colby Citywide Spring Cleanup

May 6-10

For residential customers, call city hall to schedule your spring clean pickup that week.

Free Community Shred Day

Saturday, April 27th from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. 240 W. 4th St in Colby. Coffee and Donuts Served! You can shred: Cancelled checks, medical records, credit card information, utility bills, pay stubs, all sensitive paper documents! Limit 5 boxes per vehicle.

Staples or paper clips do not need to be removed. For compliance reasons, only personal and household materials will be accepted at no charge on the day of the event.

In case of unfavorable weather, refreshments will be served in the bank lobby. 

Provided by: Colby Rotary Club

Volunteers Needed for Track Meet

Colby Middle School will welcome Goodland and Oakley for the CMS Triangular Track Meet at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 18th. If you would like to volunteer to help the meet run smoothly, please contact Travis Betz at (785) 460-5305 or email cpsathletics@colbyeagles.org.

Open House at Heartland

Events Around the Atwood Area

In Bird City:

Ian Varella Ventriloquist on Saturday, April 20th

Family Friendly Event! Doors at the American Legion (113 W. 4th St in Bird City) open at 6:00 p.m. with a cash bar available. Catered dinner at 6:30 p.m., entertainment starts at 8:00 p.m. $35 entry, purchase tickets from Patti Heinz: 303-564-2319. Presented by the Bird City Community Club.

Military Reenactment

The Tri-State Antique Engine and Threshers Association is hosting its 3rd Military Show on April 26 and 27 in Bird City. Call 785-734-2291 for more information.

In Ludell:

Lucky 11 Lamb and Fish Fry

Saturday, April 27th at 230 Goodin St. in Ludell, KS. All you can eat!

In Oberlin:

Blood Drive for Miriam's Hope

Decatur Health will be collecting assorted baby needs for the month of April to donate to Miriam's Hope! What we need: Diapers, diaper cream, formula, baby powder, baby wipes, baby bath products, etc. Drop off donations at Decatur Health during the entire month of April! 

In Atwood:

Students' Art Show

Rawlins County Jr.-Sr. art students' local art show is from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on April 30th at Shirley Opera House.

Kindergarten Round-Up

CCC Events and Notices

CCC Softball, Wednesday, April 17

The Lady Trojans take on Hutchinson at Carl Adams Field! The double-header begins at 2:00 p.m. 

CCC Softball - Sophomore Day! - Saturday, April 20th

The Lady Trojan Softball team takes on Dodge City at Carl Adams Field. The double-header begins at 2:00 p.m. with a recognition of sophomore beforehand!

CCC Baseball, Thursday April 18th

Colby Community College baseball will be playing Pratt Community College at 1:00 and 3:00 at Young Memorial Field.

"The Wizard of Oz" 

This Month at Pioneer Memorial Library

National Library Week!

National library week at Pioneer Memorial Library is from April 9th-11th. Doors open at 11:45 am. There will be a light lunch provided, and donations are accepted. If you plan on attending, please call the library at 785-460-4470, or email at contactus@colbylibrary.com,

WPAA Upcoming Shows

Bobby Darin Allynn in Colby

Bobby Darin Allynn rocks his Branson and travelling shows with

passion, stories, and the music of Elvis Presley. Known as the

‘World’s Youngest Elvis Tribute Artist’ Bobby started performing as

Elvis back when he was only two years old.

The young artist will perform for Western Plains Arts Association,

Sunday, April 7 at 3 p.m. CDT, at the Colby Community College

Cultural Arts Center. Admission by WPAA season ticket or $20 adults,

$10 students at the door.