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KDHE, KVDL Host World Rabies Day Poster Competition 2025

Tuesday, September 30

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (KVDL) at Kansas State University in collaboration with Bavarian Nordic and the One Health Commission Bat Rabies Education Team (BRET) are hosting a poster contest to educate children about rabies... Read More.

McPherson College Ranks in U.S. News & World Report “Best College” List

Tuesday, September 23

McPHERSON, Kan. — For the 10th consecutive year, McPherson College has earned recognition by U.S. News & World Report in its 2025-26 Best Colleges list for Regional Colleges in the Midwest. This year, the college ranked within the top 20 on the list. Additionally,... Read More.

Mexico Confirms Case of New World Screwworm in Nuevo Leon

Monday, September 22

(Washington, D.C., September 21, 2025) – Mexico’s National Service of Agro-Alimentary Health, Safety, and Quality (SENASICA) confirmed a new case of New World screwworm (NWS) in Sabinas Hidalgo, located in the state of Nuevo León, less than 70 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border.This is now... Read More.

Championship bound (again)! Monarchs beat Studs for first time, will play in third straight NBC World Series championship game

Friday, August 1

The Hutchinson Monarchs may not have the history that some NBC teams do, such as the Santa Barbara Foresters, Liberal BeeJays, Hays Larks, Alaska teams and Seattle Cheney Studs.But the Monarchs are building a strong case to be mentioned alongside those bluebloods.The Monarchs, who... Read More.

Visit Hutch and Rice Park Ringers to Host 2026 NHPA World Doubles Championship in Hutchinson

Monday, July 28

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Visit Hutch is excited to announce that Hutchinson, Kansas, has been selected by the National Horseshoe Pitching Association (NHPA) to host the 2026 World Doubles Championship, taking place October 9–11, 2026. The event will be held at the horseshoe pitching mounds... Read More.

Monarchs open NBC World Series with comfortable win

Saturday, July 26

It was a long night for the Hutchinson Monarchs in their NBC World Series opener on Friday at Eck Stadium, but the Monarchs overcame two weather delays and pounded the San Diego Stars 13-5.The game ended with the Monarchs batting in the bottom of... Read More.

Start Times Changed for Opening Day of National Baseball Congress World Series

Wednesday, July 23

WICHITA, Kan. - The National Baseball Congress (NBC) announced that the start times have changed for the opening day of the NBC World Series Thursday, July 24.The first game between the Dodge City A's and Seattle Cheney Studs will now be at 11:00 a.m. The... Read More.

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.

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.

Royals’ Witt Returns to Team USA for 2026 World Baseball Classic

Thursday, June 26

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Royals.com) - In March 2023, Bobby Witt Jr. was a 22-year-old coming off a solid rookie campaign for the Royals and tagged as a future face of baseball, emphasized by his inclusion as the youngest player on a World Baseball Classic Team... Read More.

Sterling College Softball’s Season Comes to a Close in the Semi-Finals of the NCCAA World Series

Thursday, May 22

STERLING, Kan. (SCWarriors.com) - Sterling College softball's team season came to a close in the NCCAA World Series on Wednesday, May 21 with a loss to Mid-America Christian University in the semi-final game. The Lady Warrior's first loss in the World Series came against... Read More.

Softball Lady Warriors Set to Face Southwestern Christian in NCCAA World Series

Thursday, May 15

STERLING, Kan. (SCWarriors.com) - Sterling College softball claimed the no. 2 seed in the NCCAA World Series held Monday through Wednesday, May 19-21 in Grapevine, Texas. The Lady Warriors took the automatic bid after winning the NCCAA Central Region Championship and are set to... Read More.