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City of Lyons’ Natural Gas Rates to Increase Starting in August, Council Discusses City’s Proposed 2026 Budget

Monday, July 7

LYONS, Kan. — Natural gas rates in Lyons will be going up starting in August. On a 4-1 vote, the Lyons City Council Monday approved an increase in the charge per 100 cubic feet of usage the city adds onto what it purchases natural... Read More.

Lyons Man Convicted in Shooting of Lyons Police Officer and Teacher

Monday, June 30

EMPORIA, Kan. — A Lyons man has been convicted of attempted capital murder and aggravated assault in the October, 2020 shootings of Lyons Police Sergeant Cory Ryan and Lyons High School teacher and coach Brian Friess.Adam Hrabik was convicted Friday by a Lyon County... Read More.

City of Lyons Holds Park Dedication Ceremony for Salt Miners Park

Friday, June 27

LYONS, Kan. — The City of Lyons hosted a park dedication this morning at the corner of East Avenue South and West Commercial for Salt Miners Park, the home of the World’s Largest Saltshaker. Tanner Faust, the City of Lyons Assistant City Administrator and Community... Read More.

Another Season of Lyons High School Football to Broadcast on Ad Astra Radio

Wednesday, June 25

LYONS, Kan. - Ad Astra Radio will bring another season of Lyons High School Football for the 2025 season.Doug Higgins and Matt Stafford will be on the call for every play for the Lyons Lions. All games will be streamed online on adastraradio.com on... Read More.

Lyons City Council Meeting Highlights 6/16/25

Tuesday, June 17

LYONS, Kan. — Sewer and water rate increases were approved by the Lyons City council Monday. These increases are made to address long term major projects for both utilities, including the upcoming project at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. At the June 2nd meeting, the... Read More.

City of Lyons Shown Study of Possible Increases in Water and Wastewater Charges Over Next Five Years, Other Highlights from June 2 Council Meeting

Tuesday, June 3

LYONS, Kan. — Lyons residents could be facing significant increases in water and wastewater charges over the next five years. A study presented to the City Council Monday gave an overview of what increases may be in store over the next five years.The study... Read More.

Lyons City Council Reviews Cemetery Fee Increases and Community Updates at Meeting May 19

Tuesday, May 20

LYONS, Kan. — The cost of dying in Lyons was again discussed by the Lyons City Council Monday as continued review of a proposal to increase fees at Lyons Municipal Cemetery. At their May 5th meeting City Administrator Troy Houtman presented a proposal to... Read More.

Lyons High School Senior Tragically Dies in Car-Semi Collision

Friday, May 16

ELLSWORTH COUNTY, Kan. — A Lyons High School senior who was to graduate this weekend was killed Thursday evening in a car-semi crash in Ellsworth County.The Kansas Highway Patrol said Nathaniel (Nate) Dold of Sterling was eastbound on K-156 about 3 ½ miles northeast... Read More.

Lyons City Council Reviews Cemetery Fee Proposal, Wastewater Improvements, and Employment Policies

Tuesday, May 6

LYONS, Kan. — The Lyons City Council last night discussed a proposal brought by City Administrator Troy Houtman to increase fees at the Lyons Municipal Cemetery, which he told the Council are necessary to keep it solvent. The proposal he advanced called for an... Read More.

Inman Sports Roundup: Track & Field Dominate in Lyons, Softball Moves to 13-1

Monday, May 5

Track & Field - The Inman High School Track & Field team had two meets last week, starting off with a dominating performance Tuesday, April 29 at the Lyons CKTL Meet.Both the girls and boys team won the event, with the girls winning by 62... Read More.

Jared Jones with Lyons Receives Kansas Municipal Utilities’ Wastewater Operator Award of Excellence

Tuesday, April 29

McPHERSON, Kan. — Jared Jones, Public Works Director for Lyons, Kansas, was presented with the 2025 Wastewater Operator Award of Excellence by Kansas Municipal Utilities (KMU). KMU is the statewide association of community-owned and operated electric, gas, water, and wastewater utilities in Kansas. Jones... Read More.

Gary Sechrist and Bob Wedel Named 2025 Inductees in the Lyons Schools Hall of Fame

Tuesday, April 22

LYONS, Kan. — Gary Sechrist and Bob Wedel have been named the 2025 inductees into the USD 405 Education Endowment Association Lyons Schools Hall of Fame. They will be inducted into the Hall of Fame Tuesday, April 29th at a ceremony at... Read More.