Iola News

Evergy Planning and Preparing for First Predicted Winter Storm of 2025

Friday, January 3

Contractors mobilized and ready to join Evergy crews and staff By Evergy, Inc. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Evergy is planning and preparing for a potential multi-day effort to restore power as the first winter storm of 2025 is predicted to move across Kansas and Missouri Saturday... Read More.

Evergy Prepares as First Winter Storm of 2025 Predicted

Thursday, January 2

Cold weather, snow expected to affect service area By Evergy, Inc. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Evergy is preparing for the first potential cold snap and winter storm of the new year that could impact our service area.Evergy power plants are available to meet customers’ needs through... Read More.

Kansas Health Officials Provide Update on Avian Flu That Public Risk Remains Low

Thursday, January 2

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment While the risk to the general public still remains very low, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is reminding Kansans to practice caution around wild birds and backyard poultry amid increasing reports of highly pathogenic... Read More.

KHP Reports 245 Motorists Assisted, 1 Non-DUI Related Fatal Crash Over New Year’s Holiday

Thursday, January 2

The Kansas Highway Patrol 2025-01 Patrol shared the New Year’s Holiday Activity reports. The reporting period for the holiday ran from 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, through 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025.On Dec. 31, 2024, at 4:00 a.m., Kansas Highway... Read More.

Day of Mourning Declared for Jan. 9, 2025 to Honor Former President Jimmy Carter

Thursday, January 2

An Executive Order 24-05 declaring Thursday, Jan. 9. 2025, as a Day of Mourning in honor of Former President Jimmy Carter was signed on Tuesday by Governor Laura Kelly. State of Kansas offices will be closed as a result of the order. This... Read More.

Allen County Approves Zoning Change for Six-Acre Site for Propane Retail Sales East of Humboldt

Tuesday, December 31

By Lucky Kidd IOLA, Kan. — Allen County Commissioners Monday approved a zoning change and conditional use permit for a six-acre site just east of Humboldt to allow a propane retail sales facility.The property is currently zoned agricultural, and the zoning on the site would... Read More.

New Strawn Man Seriously Injured in Plane Crash Saturday Afternoon, Friends Launch Fundraiser to Help Cover Medical Expenses

Monday, December 30

By Lucky Kidd NEW STRAWN, Kan. — A New Strawn man was injured in a plane crash Saturday afternoon in Labette County.The Kansas Highway Patrol Said Michael Ribordy was attempting to land his small plane on a private grass strip off 21000 Road just east... Read More.

Colony Community Church Fire “Purposely Set” According to Sunday Afternoon Statement from Anderson County Emergency Management Director

Monday, December 30

By Lucky Kidd COLONY, Kan. — More details have been released on Thursday night's fire that destroyed Colony Community Church, which Anderson County Emergency Management Director Mark Locke said in a Sunday afternoon statement was “purposely set.”Locke said the fire was discovered about 7:40 PM... Read More.

Fire Destroys Colony Church, Cause Might Be Criminal

Friday, December 27

By Lucky Kidd COLONY, Kan. — A Thursday night fire has destroyed the Colony Community Church. The fire was reported at 7:43 PM Thursday, and units from several area departments responded, remaining on scene into the day Friday after it re-kindled.The Iola Register reports the... Read More.

KHP 2024-25 Patrol Reports Christmas Holiday Activity

Friday, December 27

By the Kansas Highway Patrol The Kansas Highway Patrol is releasing its Christmas Holiday Activity Report. The reporting period for the holiday ran from 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, through 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, December 25, 2024.The Kansas Highway Patrol worked one fatal... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for Allen Co. Rural Water District No. 10

Monday, December 23

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Allen Co. Rural Water District No.10 public water supply system located Allen County. Customers should observe the following... Read More.

Kansas Highway Patrol’s Newest Troopers Graduate from Training Academy

Wednesday, December 18

By Kansas Highway Patrol SALINA, Kan. — Two new classes of Kansas Highway Patrol Troopers graduated from the Kansas Highway Patrol Training Academy on Tuesday, December 17 in Salina, Kansas. Condensed Recruit Class #69 graduated four (4) new troopers and Basic Recruit Class #70 graduated... Read More.