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- Well-known Tulsa Attorney Dies in Wichita Crash
A prominent Tulsa attorney was among the three people killed in a crash in Wichita Sunday.
- SPORTS: Hesston wrestlers on top in 3 duals
BOB LATTA / Hesston Record Hesston Swather wrestler Travis Janzen, shown during the Class 4A state tournament last year, won his first three matches of the 2008-09 season at the Lyons quadrangular.
- Hazardous Weather Outlook Wichita KS
THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL KANSAS... SOUTH CENTRAL KANSAS AND SOUTHEAST KANSAS.
- Preserving the Family Farm meeting Nov. 18
An estimated 70 percent of U.S. farmland will change hands over the next twenty years.
- Flood Warning Continues For Rice; Reno Counties
The flood warning has been extended for Southeastern Rice County until 4:30 p.m. Sunday.
- Local Psychologist Reacts to Kidnapping Hoax
A kidnapping hoax in Lyons, Kansas creates concern for parents and law enforcement about the dangers of making false claims.
- Lyons Family Unhappy with Abduction Investigation
She's at home with her parents, but police haven't questioned her about her disappearance.
- Attorney General Files Addiitional Charges in Internet Pharmacy Scheme
Attorney General Steve Six announced charges Thursday against Hogan's Pharmacy owners Jolane and Mark Poindexter for their part in an Internet pharmacy scheme.
- Recounts confirm outcomes in close Kansas races
A recount of votes has confirmed Rep. Virginia Beamer's narrow loss in the Republican primary in the 118th Kansas House District.
- Kan. pharmacist charged over Internet sales
Attorney General Steve Six has charged a central Kansas pharmacist with distributing prescription drugs illegally through the Internet.
- Feedlot offers custom cattle feeding
Sellers Feedlot, Lyons, Kan. offers custom cattle feeding. The facility has a capacity of 12,000 head.
- Couple's Morganville cafe their American dream
Beginning at 6:30 in the morning, Mike and Kimberly Hirst are busy at work serving breakfast to the Morganville community and local farmers.
- Severe Storms Rain Down on Kansas
Severe storms rained down across Kansas early this morning, causing flooding, knocking out power and even starting fires.
- Get out
Cloverleaf Carnival in Lyons: Starting at 6 p.m. Friday in the Cloverleaf Walking Trails at the center, 1311 S. Douglas, there will be games to play, a petting zoo, and free hot dogs, chips and watermelon.
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City DescriptionLyons is a city in Rice County, Kansas, United States. The population was 3,732 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Rice County.
Francisco Vasquez de Coronado and his men camped near the present location of Lyons on their quest for the Seven Cities of Gold. West of Lyons is a cross commemorating Juan de Padilla, a member of Coronado's expedition who is considered the first Christian martyr in North America.
Lyons' Main Street (U.S. Highway 56) sits on the former location of the Santa Fe Trail.
Since the mid 1980s, Lyons has been a popular spot for skydiving.
Lyons is located at 38°20′42″N 98°12′9″W / 38.345, -98.2025 (38.344962, -98.202493).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.2 square miles (5.6 km²), all of it land.
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,732 people, 1,546 households, and 1,032 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,732.5 people per square mile (670.2/km²). There were 1,738 housing units at an average density of 806.8/sq mi (312.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 91.16% White, 1.96% African American, 0.75% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 3.75% from other races, ... Read MoreCity Contained By:Timezones:Size:
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