Iola News
Allen County Approves Zoning Change for Six-Acre Site for Propane Retail Sales East of Humboldt
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...
New Strawn Man Seriously Injured in Plane Crash Saturday Afternoon, Friends Launch Fundraiser to Help Cover Medical Expenses
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...
Colony Community Church Fire “Purposely Set” According to Sunday Afternoon Statement from Anderson County Emergency Management Director
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 Destroys Colony Church, Cause Might Be Criminal
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...
KHP 2024-25 Patrol Reports Christmas Holiday Activity
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.
Boil Water Advisory Issued for Allen Co. Rural Water District No. 10
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...
Kansas Highway Patrol’s Newest Troopers Graduate from Training Academy
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...
Former Neosho County Prosecutor Facing Felony Charges
By Sherman Smith,
Evergy Offers Tips for Energy Efficiency During the Holidays
Small Changes Can Help Save Energy and Money
By Evergy, Inc. KANSAS CITY, MO — The holidays are here. Whether you’re hosting a big gathering with friends and family or keeping things quiet at home, Evergy is reminding customers of ways to...
Rep. Mann, Sens. Moran, Marshall, Successfully End Federal Land Grab in Proposed National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor
By the Office of U.S. Representative Tracey Mann WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01), alongside Senators Jerry Moran (R-KS) and Roger Marshall (R-KS), announced that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will no longer pursue its proposed Midwest-Plains...
Stream Advisory Issued for an Unnamed Tributary North of Fort Scott, Kansas
By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment FORT SCOTT, Kan. — Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a stream advisory for the unnamed tributary near 185th Street and Quail Road North of Fort...