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National Baseball Congress Kicks Off World Series This Week in Wichita

Monday, July 21

WICHITA, Kan. (July 21, 2025) - The 2025 NBC World Series, powered by Evergy, kicks off at Eck Stadium on Thursday Night, with 16 teams from across the country competing for a National Championship. The tournament runs from July 24-August 1st at Eck Stadium at... Read More.

Chiefs and Defensive End George Karlaftis Agree to 4-year, $93M Contract

Monday, July 21

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Kansas City Chiefs and defensive end George Karlaftis agreed to a four-year, $93 million contract that includes $62 million guaranteed, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Sunday, keeping one of the best young players... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the Neosho Co RWD 3 and Neosho Co RWD 4, Neosho County

Monday, July 21

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Neosho Co RWD 3 and Neosho Co RWD 4 public water supply systems located in Neosho County. Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: Boil water for... Read More.

Get the Best Price of the Year at the Kansas State Fair: Midway Wristband + Gate Ticket Flash Sale

Monday, July 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (July 21, 2025) – On Tuesday, July 29, from 10 AM to 10 PM, don’t miss the Kansas State Fair’s incredible flash sale: get one Midway Unlimited Ride Wristband plus one gate admission ticket for just $28 ($48 value)! This is the lowest... Read More.

Hutchinson Correctional Facility Resident Death

Sunday, July 20

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutchinson Correctional Facility (HCF) resident Adan Morales Jr., 54, died Friday, July 18, 2025. Morales was found unresponsive in his cell on July 1, 2025. Staff began life-saving measures immediately and continued after emergency medical services arrived. He was transported to... Read More.

Monarchs to open NBC World Series on Friday against San Diego Stars

Sunday, July 20

The Hutchinson Monarchs will begin their quest to play in a third-straight NBC World Series championship game at 6 p.m. Friday against the San Diego Stars. The tournament is played at Eck Stadium on the Wichita State campus. The tournament begins at 6 p.m. Thursday... Read More.

One Hurt in Three Vehicle Crash Saturday Night East of Pretty Prairie

Sunday, July 20

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — A Wichita woman was injured late Saturday night in a three-vehicle crash on Pretty Prairie Road just west of K-14. The Kansas Highway Patrol said vehicles driven by Kendall Smith of Independence, Missouri and Ginger Houser of Wichita were stopped on... Read More.

Concerned Motorist Calls in Dangerous Driver Passing through McPherson County, Deputies Make DUI Arrest

Sunday, July 20

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — On Saturday McPherson County Sheriff's Deputies were advised that a motorist passing through the county came across someone driving dangerously, a call that likely averted tragedy. Deputies were able to locate this driver, and once found, arrested him for DUI. Preliminary... Read More.

Nine Hospitalized after Carbon Monoxide Exposure in Garnett

Saturday, July 19

GARNETT, Kan. — Nine people including eight first responders were hospitalized after a carbon monoxide leak Friday night at a home in Garnett. The Anderson County Sheriff's Office said Garnett First Responders along with Garnett Police and Anderson County EMS responded just after 10:30 PM... Read More.

Salina Fire Responds to Fire along Smoky Hill River North of Bill Burke Park

Saturday, July 19

SALINA, Kan. — Salina firemen were called late Saturday morning to a fire involving a log jam along the Smoky Hill River north of Bill Burke Park. Responding crews found the main log jam untouched, but a smaller pile of logs on the west bank... Read More.

Emergency Train Stop Near Canton Prompts Response from Multiple Agencies

Saturday, July 19

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — There were some scary moments late Friday night near Canton a report came in saying a person was lying on the Union Pacific Railroad tracks near the McPherson County Fairgrounds. About 11 PM Friday a train had to make an emergency... Read More.

Toureau pitches five strong innings as Monarchs end regular season with win

Friday, July 18

Cole Toureau gave up one unearned run on two hits in five innings, while striking out nine, and the Hutchinson Monarchs ended the regular season with a 6-1 win on Friday against the Wichita Wildcats at Hobart-Detter Field. The win was the Monarchs' second in... Read More.