Colby News

All four divisions had new winners for the year. Jason Schoenberger won the Modified division moving to second in points, Ryan Wark won in the Stock Car class putting him in a tie for first in points, Brett Glassman won the Hobby Stock class moving up to fourth place in points and Chad Normandin won the Econo class.

Incoming University of Kansas students and their parents from Cheyenne, Decatur, Gove, Logan, Rawlins, Sheridan, Sherman, Thomas and Wallace counties will be welcomed into the KU family at the Jayhawk Generations Welcome Picnic at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, in Colby.

A Colby man died Tuesday after a one-vehicle accident near Levant in Thomas County.

One man is dead, another is in a Denver hospital. Both are victims of a one vehicle crash in Thomas county.

Two weeks earlier, all Ronnie Hill could think about was what might have been. Despite having a fast car, the modified driver couldn't make his way around cars ahead of him, and he eventually finished third.

The tale of two women struggling to homestead land in Thomas County will be among a series of pioneer stories included in the Smithsonian Institution's traveling exhibit.

Willie and Jean Heier, Grinnell, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary June 13, 2009, with an open house and reception hosted by their daughters from 2 to 4 p.m. at American Legion Hall, Grainfield.

It's not that Matthew Crowell didn't like racing. Actually, he loves it. But it also is a grind for a teenager to compete during three straight nights of hobby stock racing, then get back for school the following Monday.

Samuel Ramey isn't the only Colby native to make it in show business. The world-renowned operatic bass is just the most famous.

Police said a mother from LaVergne, Tenn., who vanished on Friday has been found safe and is now returning home.

The Thomas County Speedway season had a late start with the first scheduled races canceled because of rain.

Michael J. Murphy, 33, Oakley, and Ryan L. Murphy, 21, Colby, were taken to Citizena TMs Medical Center.

Colonial Center in Colby observes the start of National Nursing Home Week on Monday with a balloon release by Colby Elementary School fourth-grade students and teachers.

The shelves that line the walls in Ted Howard's shop outside Oakley remain filled, the result of a sour economy.

Randa L. Lewis, 18, of Colby, was reported to be in serious condition at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita Thursday evening.

As the United Rebel Sprint Series enters it's fourth Season of racing, the strength and reputation of the Series continues to grow as it gains new tracks and drivers.

Howard and Carol Baalman, Menlo, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. They farm in the Menlo area, where they have lived for 50 years.

Lisa Wathne 757-622-7382 Colby, Kan. -- For his pivotal role in ensuring that three lions and two tigers won't spend another day living in atrocious conditions in a junkyard, Thomas County Sheriff Rod Taylor will receive a Compassionate Sheriff Award from PETA.

Students at Spring Hill Middle School were shocked when they discovered they had to wear uniforms next year.

The book has finally been closed on the controversy surrounding Silver Lake Unified School District 372's logo.