Iola News & Sports

Sports Report 4/10/26 - Iola at Santa Fe Trail Baseball postponed; Updates on the Transfer Portal; Royals fall to White Sox; High School Baseball tonight; The Masters Golf Tournament underway. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.

Fundraiser pancake feed Saturday morning in Iola for rural Allen County Family, firefighter training Saturday near Welda, K-State raises over $7.5 million during Day of Giving Wednesday, more cleanup plans announced in Burlington and Yates Center, and drought conditions improve in southeast Kansas

Sports Report 4/9/26 - CBB Transfer Portal: K-State lands first transfer, one more Shocker enters portal, KU’s Bidunga narrows down selection; Former Chiefs OL Jawaan Taylor signs with Atlanta; Royals fall to Guardians Wednesday, begin series with White Sox tonight. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.

An update on the closing of the connecter between the Sunflower and Lehigh Portland trails, January unemployment up slightly with SE Kansas having the highest numbers, Parents as Teachers having Blockfest Monday, Iola High School presenting a comedy/mystery tonight and Friday night, and why people at a candy factory got pies - in the face. it was for good though.

Sports Report 4/8/26 - K-State Baseball defeats Wichita State; KU Baseball upsets No. 19 Nebraska; Royals fall in rubber match to Cleveland; Local baseball and softball scores; Hawk Talk - Spring Football edition on KIOL tonight. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.

Purple will be the color at Iola High School Thursday, KSHSAA officials recognized for service including one for 60 years, area high schools honored by Kansas Board of Regents, Coffey County looking for man with outstanding warrants, Fort Scott man facing attempted murder charges in weekend incident, and a new court scam to be aware of

Sports Report 4/7/26 - Local HS Baseball scoreboard; Michigan wins NCAA Men’s Basketball title; Transfer Portal open, Jayhawks, Wildcats, and Shockers enter portal; Royals defeat Guardians Monday, but fall on Tuesday in third coldest game in Royals history. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.

No Allen County Commission meeting today, another wind farm project may be in the works in Allen County, Neosho County commissioners meeting today, mudjacking project starting next week on several area roads including two in Allen County, and Humanity House sees sharp increase in demand for assistance.

Sports Report 4/6/26 - Local HS Basketball athletes named All-State; Royals fall to Brewers, face Guardians tonight, game two moved up; UCLA wins Women’s Basketball NCAA title; Men’s NCAA Title game tonight. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.

Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center lays off 23, cuts some salaries due to 2025 overpayments, heavy rainfall Wednesday night and early Thursday for part of the area, more possible later today, Mound City school gets Casey's grant, Iola City Council approved MOU for Allen Community College CDL program

Sports Report 4/2/26 - Bill Self announces return; Royals beat Twins 13-9; High School Baseball and Softball; What to watch for this weekend. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.

Site selectors to visit Allen, Neosho counties in June, Iola City Council hears America 250 student project ideas, Burlington announces cleanup week, Crest USD 479 to hold mock accident demonstration Thursday morning, fundraisers announced for area family, and Allen County Commissioners continue discussion on Neighborhood Revitalization Plan

Sports Report 4/1/26 - Local College Sports results and news; KU, K-State, and Wichita State Baseball results; K-State Men’s Basketball adds to coaching staff; McDonald’s All-America Games; Royals play Twins tonight on Ad Astra Radio. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.

Allen County Commissioners approve road oil bids, present proclamations, approve Farmers' Market funding, and plant pinwheels. Other stories include request night for the Iola City Council. finalists named for Kansas Commissioner of Education, ACC Aggie Day Thursday, and tickets on sale for Our Town.

Sports Report 3/31/26 - Local High School Baseball scoreboard and Softball coverage today; Royals beat Twins in home opener; KU Women’s Basketball’s season ends in WBIT; Women’s Final Four set. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.

Child abuse awareness to be promoted in the area, Allen County Commissioners to hear Farmers' Market requests, Allen Community College Trustees to hold special meeting tonight, Humanity House looking for missing garden equipment and one other thing

Sports Report 3/30/26 - Royals win first game of season; Men’s Final Four set; KU Women’s Basketball plays BYU in WBIT today. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.

A reward is being offered for information on the whereabouts of a missing Yates Center teen, motions to dismiss two murder cases filed citing Stand Your Ground, Iola City Council to hear multiple requests and act on a MOU with Allen Community College, LIEAP application deadline Tuesday, and very high fire danger continues

This is the full news conference from the Yates Center Police Department March 27th providing an update into their investigation of the disappearance of Lia Seely, who turned 16 Sunday. She left her home the evening of March 1st, and has not been seen since. If you know where Lia might be, please contact the Woodson County Communications Center at 620-625-8640.

Sports Report 3/27/26 - Local High School Baseball and Softball; KU Women’s Basketball advances to WBIT Semifinal; Royals Opening Day; March Madness. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.

Allen County Commissioners award project bids and hear courthouse water line concerns, boil advisory for Thayer lifted, final beam placed for NCCC Fine Arts Center, Garnett Women's Fair Saturday, "No Kings" rally Saturday in Humboldt, bids awarded for road projects with another to start next week.

Sports Report 3/26/26 - Local College Baseball results; KU Baseball falls to Sacramento State; MLB Opening Day; KU Women’s Basketball continues WBIT; March Madness continues. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.

Burn bans back on for area counties due to high winds, Concerns about valuation notices brought to Allen County Commission, an update on the search for a missing Yates Center teen, Gridley teen injured in deer related crash Wednesday morning, President Trump authorizes year-round E-15, and a grant award for a playground project in Fort Scott.

Sports Report 3/25/26 - High School Baseball and Softball scoreboard; Wichita State Men’s Basketball’s season ends in NIT Quarterfinals; KU Baseball wins, sets attendance record; K-State Baseball falls to Nebraska; MLB Opening Day. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.

Allen County Commissioners approve bids and hear NRP presentation, mock crash demonstration today in Burlington, Garnett City Commissioners approve roof work and new meter pad installation. La Harpe seeks new City Council member, and A Night of Songs and Stories Saturday at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center.

Sports Report 3/24/26 - Coverage of Iola High School Baseball begins today; Wichita State Men’s Basketball faces Tulsa in NIT Quarterfinal; Chiefs TE Kelce signs 3-year deal; Spring Training concludes. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.

Allen County Commissioners meet this morning, Neosho County Commissioners holding budget work sessions this morning and regular meeting this afternoon, Yates Center woman seriously injured in Sunday night ATV accident, boil water advisory for Thayer, and opening day for Iola High School baseball with the Underhogs to have a fundraiser at the games.

Sports Report 3/23/26 - KU loses heartbreaker to St. John’s, Bill Self’s future uncertain; Wichita State moves on in NIT; KU Women move on in WBIT, but K-State Women fall; Neosho Co. CC Baseball sweeps Allen CC. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.

No Iola City Council meeting tonight, Chanute City Commission to consider sewer and water connection fees. Allen County Commission to discuss neighborhood revitalization plan Tuesday, storm spotter program tonight in Iola, Altoona man injured in weekend crash, five killed in other Kansas accidents, and Senator Roger Marshall voices frustration with Senate Democrats of DHS funding and ICE face mask ban.

Sports Report 3/20/26 - March Madness day 1 recap, how to listen; KU faces Cal Baptist in opening round tonight; KU and K-State Women’s Basketball wins round 1 of WBIT; Allen CC and Neosho Co. CC Baseball splits Thursday doubleheader. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.

The world's largest watering can is coming to La Harpe which has its 3rd mayor inside three weeks, Governor Kelly signs "bell to bell" cell phone ban in Kansas schools, Fort Scott school superintendent to seek KSBE position, and racing season begins tonight in Humboldt.

Sports Report 3/19/26 - March Madness begins; KU Baseball beats Mizzou in Buck O’Neil Classic; Wichita State Baseball falls to Nebraska; Postseason begins for KU and K-State Women’s Basketball; Allen CC at Neosho County CC Baseball today. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.