Iola News & Sports

Sports Report 5/14/26 - 3A Baseball Regional Quarterfinal scores, 2-1A Baseball tonight; Royals fall to White Sox; Chiefs schedule released tonight. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.

State mental health association director says SEKMHC issues should serve as a "warning," Iola City Council approves notice to award on US 54 project, Garnett City Commission discusses economic development issues, new police radios in Chanute pay off during last week's swatting incident 

Sports Report 5/13/26 - High School Baseball postseason begins, Softball Regional brackets released; Chiefs tickets to go on sale after Thursday schedule release; Chiefs stadium to change name for World Cup; Royals fall in series opener to White Sox. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.

Iola City Council approved part year assistance for Allen County Recycling, email scam reported in Garnett, Chanute City Commission approves 2027 Mexican Fiesta requests well in advance, report made on Thrive Allen County Humboldt Conversation, survey underway on a food idea for Moran, Allen Community College and Southwind Extension offering educational events for youth 

Sports Report 5/12/26 - High School Baseball State site could potentially change; OKC Thunder sweep Lakers; Chiefs have first game of 2026 scheduled; Royals begin road trip in Chicago; Legendary K-State golfer and former PGA Tour champion passes away. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.

Allen County Commissioner to hear more budget proposals today, Allen Community College Trustees to take action on naming of basketball court tonight, Garnett City Commission to look at economic development director agreement, Chanute City Commission approved RHID for downtown property, Lt. Governor David Toland discusses economic development activity in Kansas and this area. 

Sports Report 5/11/26 - High School Baseball Regional brackets released; Allen and Neosho Co. Baseball and Softball seasons end; KU Baseball swept, K-State and WSU Baseball lose series, but win home finale; KU Softball heading to NCAA Tournament; Royals fall Sunday to Tigers, but take series. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.

Iola sand Humboldt City Councils plus area school boards to meet tonight, Appointments still available for Red Cross Blood Drive in Iola Tuesday, Kansas Attorney General says swatting incidents are originating outside US

Sports Report 5/8/26 - Neosho Co. CC Softball’s season ends, Allen falls Thursday, but continues season; Allen and Neosho Baseball fall in game one; Iola HS Softball on the air today; Royals fall to Guardians 8-5; OKC Thunder take 2-0 series lead over Lakers. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.

Sports Report 5/7/26 - Iola HS Softball on the air today; Allen CC Baseball begins postseason in Hutch, Neosho Co. falls in Game 1 to Butler; Allen and Neosho Co. CC Softball in action in Plains District tournament; Wichita State cuts Men’s and Women’s Golf programs; KU Softball wins Big 12 Conference Quarterfinal; Royals fall to Guardians Wednesday; NCAA expands Basketball tournaments to 76 teams. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.

Threats against five area school districts prompt lockdowns, Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center CEO and a second executive terminated, more budget proposals presented to Allen County Commission which grants event request for local church, farmers markets open tonight in Iola and Garnett. 

Sports Report 5/6/26 - Allen CC and Neosho Co. CC Softball begins postseason play today, honored by KJCCC; Neosho Co. CC Baseball coach named to Hall of Fame; KU Baseball’s win streak ends at Creighton; KU Softball widely honored by USA Today and the Big 12; OKC Thunder win game one against Lakers; Royals extend win streak against Guardians. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.

Allen County EMS director leaving for another position, Neosho County Commission to discuss data center moratorium today, Senator Roger Marshall makes area visits last week, Yates Center Farmers Market opens for the season tonight, Chanute USD 413 Board of Education meets tonight, and Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson discusses school funding 

Sports Report 5/5/26 - WSU Softball Player earns Conference Freshman and Player of the Year honors; KU Baseball Pitcher earns Big 12 Weekly honor; K-State Baseball’s mid-week games canceled; Royals beat Guardians, rematch tonight with Cameron out, Estevez begins rehab assignment; Iola HS Softball today on KIOL; OKC Thunder face Lakers in Game 1 of Conf. Semifinals. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.

Allen County Commissioners to hear more budget requests today, Iola and Chanute Police make multiple arrests over the weekend, Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson comments about the 2026 session and property taxes. 

Sports Report 5/4/26 - Allen CC and Neosho Co. CC Baseball and Softball prepare for Region VI Tournaments; KU Baseball sweeps Arizona, moves to Top 10 nationally; K-State Baseball swept by WVU; Wichita State Baseball swept by UTSA; KU and WSU Softball prepare for Conference Tournaments; Royals sweep Mariners, host Guardians. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.

Iola Municipal Band begins rehearsals tonight, SE Kansas Food Festival winners announced, Coffeyville man dead Friday incident where an Ottawa police officer was wounded, Toronto having cleanup month during May, Iola Area Chamber of Commerce Coffee Hour Tuesday, a guiding force behind the Lake Garnett Grand Prix Revival has passed away.

Sports Report 5/1/26 - Allen CC Softball splits with Coffeyville to close regular season; Iola High School Softball on the air today; KU Men’s Basketball earns another commit; NBA Playoffs update; Royals lose series to A’s, head to Seattle. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.

Two events this weekend at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center, Southeast Kansas Food Festival in Iola Saturday, Chanute City Commission changes a May meeting date, recycling Saturday in Iola, contractor announced on US 54 reconstruction, Iola City Council approves funds for signage during construction. 

Sports Report 4/30/26 - Neosho Baseball splits home finale; NBA Playoffs update - OKC Thunder still await next opponent, Denver Nuggets look to avoid elimination tonight; Royals fall to A’s on Wednesday, look to take the series today. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.

The Big Kansas Road Trip coming to Humboldt Saturday, two budget proposals presented to Allen County Commission, Garnett hosting town hall meeting on comprehensive plan tonight, Pavement preservation project approved by Iola City Council 

Sports Report 4/29/26 - KU Men’s Basketball lands #1 recruit Tyran Stokes; Former K-State Men's Basketball Coach, Jerome Tang, returns to Baylor; #11 KU Baseball run-rules Wichita State; K-State Baseball falls to #16 Nebraska; Royals defeat A’s in 10 innings, but deal with injuries. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.

Bids on US 54 reconstruction and bonds to pay for it came in lower than expected, Allen County Sheriff voices concern on fleet proposal, Garnett City Commission approves site plan for USD 365 bus barn expansion, Allen County Hospital Auxiliary holding gift sale Tuesday, and program on mental health to be held Thursday in Iola. 

Sports Report 4/28/26 -  Allen CC Baseball falls to Butler, Softball sweeps Cloud County; Iola HS Baseball on the air today; OKC Thunder sweep Phoenix Suns to advance to Conference Semifinals, Nuggets’ season stays alive; Royals begin road stand in Sacramento against the Athletics. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.

Allen County Sheriff to present budget to County Commission today, Chanute City Commission hears details on airport projects, Allen Community College to host Apprenticeship Fair Thursday, Thive Allen County Community Conversation tonight in Humboldt 

Sports Report 4/27/26 - Local weekend college results; Former KU and K-State Football players drafted to NFL; KU Baseball sweeps K-State; WSU Baseball wins series over Rice; Royals sweep Angels, capped off by thrilling walk-off win. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.

Severe storms impact southeast Kansas, Iola City Council to take action on US 54 reconstruction financing, John Masterson named ACC Distinguished Alumnus, Road project underway on US 169 near Iola. 

Sports Report 4/24/26 - KSHSAA approves for Girls Flag Football to be sanctioned sport; NFL Draft First Round - Chiefs select two defensive players; Royals begin series with LA Angels, could face local pitcher this weekend. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.

Severe storms impact southeast Kansas, two injured in plane crash north of Chanute, boil advisory for part of Bourbon County lifted but remains for Uniontown, Crest USD 479 board approved facility project quotes, several events going on around the area this weekend. 

Sports Report 4/23/26 - Iola at Humboldt Softball tonight; Wichita State Men’s Basketball lands third transfer commit; NBA Playoff updates - OKC Thunder lead series 2-0, Nuggets play in Game 3 tonight; Chiefs to induct former Pro Bowl Linebacker to Hall of Fame; NFL Draft begins tonight. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.

Allen County Commissioners continue fleet discussions, a lot of back taxes have been collected, Humanity House receives challenge grant, Humboldt USD 258 Board approves multiple purchases, and the theatre is the big thing in Iola this weekend

Sports Report 4/22/26 - Local HS Baseball and Softball results; KU and K-State baseball player named in midseason award watch list; KU and K-State Men’s Basketball Transfer Portal update; Royals announce plans for new stadium, snap losing streak Tuesday, but fall in series finale with Orioles Wednesday. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.

Allen County Commission hears first two budget requests for 2027, airport grants awarded to Chanute and Garnett, two Chanute High athletes receive KSHSAA scholarships, World Food Fair Friday at Allen Community College, and boil water orders partially lifted in Bourbon County 

Sports Report 4/21/26 - College Basketball Transfer Portal window ends at midnight; Royals fall to Orioles in extras 7-5, will hold special event tomorrow; Iola High School Baseball on the air tonight. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.

Allen and Neosho County Commissioners meet today, changes being made in Harvesters food distribution in Garnett, an update on the waterline replacement project in Iola, Red Cross blood drive scheduled for Iola, and it's Workzone Awareness Week in Kansas

Sports Report 4/20/26 - Local College Baseball and Softball results; KU MBB adds transfer; KU, KSU Baseball win series, WSU loses series; KU alum wins Boston Marathon; Chiefs re-sign punter Matt Araiza; Royals swept by Yankees. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.

Kansas 4-H Foundation considering ownership transfer of Rock Springs Ranch, Kansas unemployment rate in February unchanged from January with southeast Kansas rates much higher, boil water advisory lifted for Humboldt but issued for much of Bourbon County, field survey to start on K-39 east of Chanute today.

Sports Report 4/17/26 - Allen CC and Neosho Co. CC Softball split; Allen CC Baseball swept by Cowley; Neosho Baseball splits Fort Scott; Men’s Basketball Transfer Portal - K-State adds new transfer, KU loses another to portal; Royals swept by Tigers, look to bounce back in New York. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.

Severe weather threat later today, Iola Rotary Day in the Park Saturday, two SE Kansas residents named Rural Champions, an update on the Boil Water order in Humboldt and a Saturday night show at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center. 

Sports Report 4/16/26 - Allen CC and Neosho Co. CC Baseball and Softball in action today; KU Men’s BB earns first transfer commit, McDowell and Tiller commit elsewhere; Chiefs prepare for NFL Draft; Royals fall to Tigers Wednesday, look to avoid sweep Thursday. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.

Boil water advisory issued for Humboldt, Chanute City Commission approved bond sale, Katy Stadium Demolition, Kansas counties can now add local service fees to vehicle registration, and continuances granted in two area murder cases. 

Sports Report 4/15/26 - Transfer Portal window halfway through; KU Baseball beats Wichita State; K-State Baseball falls to Omaha; Royals fall to Tigers, game two tonight for Jackie Robinson Day. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.

Linn County tornado rated EF-1 and Ottawa Tornado EF-2, Garnett providing electric crews to Ottawa, a proposal presented to Allen County Commissioners to boost businesses impacted by waterline project, State Fire Marshall to visit Iola and Ottawa next week to discuss updating state fire codes, and a session for people who are online - and rather be doing something else. 

Sports Report 4/14/26 - Iola vs. Anderson County Baseball on KIOL; Transfer Portal Update; KU Baseball Pitcher earns Big 12 honors; Royals begin series with Tigers. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.

Tornado hits Ottawa Monday evening with other severe storms in the area, Allen County Commission meets today with Allen Community College Trustees and Garnett City Commission meeting tonight, Iola 1st graders going out to the ball game today at ACC, sober driving enforcement campaign centering on "420 Day to start Wednesday 

Sports Report 4/13/26 - Local College Baseball and Softball scores; CBB Transfer Portal weekend and Monday update; KU, K-State, and WSU Baseball have strong weekends; WSU Women’s Bowling are NCAA Runners-Up; Royals split series with White Sox; Rory McIlroy wins Masters; OKC Thunder favorites to repeat as NBA Champs. Find more local sports news online at iolaradio.com and the Ad Astra Radio app.

Missing Yates Center girl found, numerous city and school meeting this evening, Iola Chamber of Commerce presents awards.

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