Lyons News

03/01/2025

If you see this young lady, please give local law enforcement a call immediately. Thank you!

07/24/2024

Aug. 1

PK-12 Enrollment at LHS

7 A.M. - 7 P.M.

06/16/2024

Recently there has been a series of books published on the history of Mexican American baseball/softball in Kansas and Missouri. Rod Martinez, a native of Newton and a co-author of some of the books, will be coming to Lyons on July 13 for the purpose of collecting photos, newspaper clippings and personal recollections of Mexican American baseball/softball in Lyons from the 1930s and 40s to the present time.

All information collected will be used in a new book to be published in 2025 highlighting the two sports in small Kansas towns and will feature a chapter on Lyons. The game of baseball/softball played a big part of the lives of Mexican Americans in Lyons since the early part of the 20th century and it was especially useful in integrating two entirely different cultures into the city I am proud to call home.

If you have any photos, newspaper clippings or personal accounts please consider attending the meeting on July 13 or contact me at the Lyons News or on messenger. Mexican-Anglo relationships were strong in fortifyng the friendships between both cultures as is evidenced by the B & W team of the 60s that was formed and was quite successful. I will post more information as the meeting time gets closer. Thank you for your consideration. Manuel Gomez.

11/22/2023

Park Elementary had fun night on Tuesday, Nov. 7, celebrating Math and STEAM. We highlighted a Lego challange room, minute to win it games, escape room and a mad scientist show.

10/12/2023

Theresa Anne "Baby Doll" Baker, 57, of Lyons, Kansas, passed away October 7, 2023, at her home. She was born November 2, 1965, in Auburn, California, the daughter of David and Leslie Lynn (Mize) Hawkes. Theresa has resided in Lyons for the past year, formerly of Smith Center, Kansas, and Denver, Colorado. She graduated from Mapleton High School, Denver, Colorado, with the class of 1984, and received her master's degree in criminology from Kaplan University. Theresa was a retired criminologist and homemaker. She lettered in track, during high school. Theresa enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. On August 8, 1984, Theresa was united in marriage with Thomas Baker in Denver, Colorado. She is survived by her husband, Thomas of Lyons, KS; father, David Hawkes of Denver, CO; son, Daniel Baker and wife Autumn of Westminster, CO; two daughters, Katelynn Aul and husband Danny of Brighton, CO, and Brianne Baker and fiancé Jake Tomlin of Lyons, KS; sister, Catherine Richardson and husband Jon of Denver, CO; seven grandchildren, Jacob, Austin, Taylor, Thomas "Mathew", Emily, Eden "Alix", and Dustyn; and one great-grandchild, Isabelle. Theresa is preceded in death by her mother; brother, Timothy Hawkes; and sister, Kristie Hawkes. A celebration of life will be held at a later date in Brighton, Colorado. Memorials may be given to Theresa Baker Memorial Fund in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons.

10/12/2023

Ralph Robert "Bob" Barker, 78, of Lyons, Kansas, passed away October 6, 2023, at Sandstone Heights Nursing Home, Little River, Kansas. He was born November 28, 1944, in Covina, California, the son of Ralph and Loretta Duarte Barker. Bob has resided in Lyons since 1964, formerly of West Covina, California. He graduated from West Covina High School, with the class of 1962. Bob was a farmer and carpenter. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing slow pitch softball, and watching sporting events. In 1963, Bob was united in marriage with Toni Chewning. They later divorced. She preceded him in death on April 15, 2017. He is also preceded in death by his parents; and a niece, Rebecca. Bob is survived by his three children, Kim Miller and husband Rick, Jennifer Barker, and Bobby Barker, all of Lyons; brother, Bill Barker and wife Susan of Lyons; sister, Jeanie Berger of Tucson, AZ; seven grandchildren Nick Miller, Luke Miller, Lauren Jones, Jesse Hursey, Ella Darling, Lyndsey Barker, and Lexey Barker; two great-grandchildren, James Joseph Miller and Braylynn Jones; and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside service will be at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at the Lyons Municipal Cemetery, with Pastor Joel Grizzle officiating. Visitation will be from 2:00 until 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons, with family present from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Memorials may be given to the Lyons Recreation Commission (for the baseball and softball program) or North Pole Fire and Rescue in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons.

09/26/2023

As many of you know, Manuel was sidelined at last Friday’s game. He had surgery Monday evening and is recovering. We appreciate his dedication to the newspaper and to the community of Lyons. His friends have started a go fund me for him. We invite you to share your thoughts and prayers with him during this time of healing. 

Hello, my name is Cody Luck and I am wanting to help a family in our town of Lyons KS. Manuel Gomez … Cody Luck needs your support for Rally around our own!

09/20/2023

2023 Chase High School Fall Homecoming candidates: (Front Row) left to right Abigail Blackburn, Falyn Spangler, Haylie Schroeder (Back Row) Braidyn Christansen, Luke Miller, Walton Belk, Rhyan Vise. Crowning Thursday, 9/21, 6:30, Chase Hugh School.

08/11/2023

The Rice County Council on Aging Monthly Board meeting will be on Aug. 17 at 9:30 a.m. It was incorrectly published in the Aug. 10 edition of the Lyons News as being on Aug. 10.

06/05/2023

Shortly before the school year ended, Park Elementary First
Grade Teacher Tawanna Berry and her students wrote a book and had it published. These are some of the children and Mrs. Berry with the fruit of their labor. Great job, they should be proud!!

05/27/2023

Well done LHS Seniors!! Well done!!

01/26/2023