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The 92nd NBC World Series brought nearly two weeks of high-level summer baseball to Wichita, featuring 18 teams, five Kansas squads, and the return of the legendary Baseball Around the Clock challenge. We look back at the tournament, its Kansas roots, and the teams that battled for the 2026 championship.

The world's largest operating steam locomotive, Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014, made a memorable journey across Kansas, drawing thousands of spectators eager to witness a living piece of railroad history. The legendary steam engine, built in 1941 and restored to service in 2019, is traveling the country as part of a nationwide tour celebrating America's 250th birthday.

From Juneteenth's Red Drink and Swedish folk dancing to cowboy poetry and Mexican American fast-pitch softball, Humanities Kansas is bringing communities together to celebrate the traditions that have shaped our state. We traveled across Kansas to document five unique presentations that prove our history is best understood through the people who continue to live it.

Katie Woods is the Tournment Director of the National Baseball Congress (NBC) in Wichita, where she is helping preserve and reimagine one of America's most storied amateur baseball traditions.

Fifty-one people representing nearly 20 countries became United States citizens during a naturalization ceremony at the Eisenhower Presidential Library in Abilene. As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, the ceremony served as a powerful reminder that citizenship is both a privilege and a responsibility—one that many spend years working to earn.

Professional football is thriving in Kansas. When the Salina Liberty and Southwest Kansas Storm met in the National Arena League Championship, the game became more than a battle for a title—it was a showcase of two communities, passionate fan bases, and the growing impact of professional football across the state. From Salina to Dodge City, Kansas was the real winner.

The Smoky Hill River Festival celebrated its 50th year by bringing thousands together for four days of music, art, food, and community. While the festival has grown tremendously since its beginnings, its greatest strength remains the same: creating a place where people can gather, reconnect, and celebrate the arts together.

Tanner Johnson is a professional wood carver, and passionate Kansan from Lindsborg. While studying anthropology at Kansas State University, he traveled to Ecuador as a student researcher and ultimately spent nearly two decades living in remote rural communities. There, he worked as an English teacher, translator, farmer, and cultural observer while immersing himself in local traditions and raising a family. His experiences abroad profoundly shaped both his worldview and his a

Kansas made its mark at Banana Ball in Kansas City as Kansas Wesleyan University graduate Brett Maddock and officials from Salina, Olathe, and Lindsborg took the field at Kauffman Stadium.

Brad Anderson is a lifelong Salina resident, multi-generation Kansan, and Executive Director of Salina Arts & Humanities. A passionate advocate for arts, culture, and community development, he has spent decades helping shape Salina’s cultural landscape through public art, education, cultural planning, and signature events like the Smoky Hill River Festival. Anderson is committed to building connections that enrich the quality of life across Kansas.

Born on Long Island and now rooted in Wichita, Kansas, DJ Carbon has spent decades creating soundtracks for unforgettable memories. A full-time DJ for seven years, he blends music, event hosting, and community advocacy to bring people together. From weddings and festivals to nonprofit fundraisers, Carbon is known for reading the room, introducing new sounds, and creating experiences that connect audiences through music and culture.

We first featured Cash Hollistah on Ask A Kansan, and now he’s building something special in Salina. R&B Me Please blends classic and modern R&B into one high-energy night — complete with live art and an all-female DJ lineup. With a spring event already in the works, this growing series is quickly becoming a can’t-miss experience in Kansas.

In 1867, the Peace Treaty between the U.S. government and Plains tribes was signed along Medicine Lodge Creek. Today, the legacy lives on through the Peace Treaty Festival each September. Highlights include the Intertribal Powwow at Memorial Peace Park, where traditions like the Gourd Dance are shared—keeping culture alive while honoring the past.