Figgins A Familiar Face On Grant County Commission

Darrin Figgins is sworn in as District 1 county commissioner by county clerk Sheila Brown on October 1.

Darrin Figgins has made an impact on Grant County over the past 30 years with his work on various county board such as the Airport Board, Cemetery Board and the hospital board. But it’s more than just government boards - as a partner at Garnand Funeral Home in Ulysses, Johnson, Hugoton, and Elkhart, Figgins makes a positive difference for families across Southwest Kansas at some of the most difficult times of their lives.

2024-25 Fall Homecoming Queen Candidates: Jovi Hauser, Sol Elizabeth Villar, Galilea Martinez, and Hanna Wolf.

Homecoming 2024 is Friday!

Ulysses High School is gearing up for Homecoming festivities! Meet the 2024-25 Fall Homecoming Queen Candidates: Jovi Hauser, Sol Elizabeth Villar, Galilea Martinez, and Hanna Wolf; as well as the …

County Hears Staff, RHID Updates

Grant County Commission is whole again with the swearing in of commissioner Darrin Figgins October 1. Figgins was appointed by Kansas governor Laura Kelley following the resignation of Marty Long in July, following his election to the Kansas House of Representatives in June. Figgins will serve District 1.

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The following information listed is some of the calls and arrests reported from Oct. 7-13, 2024. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. October 7 …

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Liberal Man Dies In A 3-Vehicle Accident

LIBERAL, Kan. - A Fatality accident occurred at approximately 1:41 a.m., September 29, on US-83 approximately 11 miles south of Turpin, Okla., in Beaver County. A 2013 Hyundai Elantra being …

City Of Liberal Terminates City Manager's Contract

LIBERAL, Kan. - The Liberal City Commission met in a special meeting at 11 a.m., September 27, with the lone agenda item being a 45 minute Executive Session regarding matters on non-elected …

Hugoton Man Injured In Logan County Crash

LOGAN COUNTY, Kan. - A Hugoton man was injured September 29 in an accident that occurred in Logan County. The accident occurred at approximately 12:24 pm, on K25 at mile marker 146 Westbound. A …

New Charges Added For Three Defendants in Kansas Mom Murders

news1@ulyssesnews.com GUYMON, Okla. — The case of five individuals charged in the March murder of two Hugoton moms took a twist on Oct. 3 when additional charges were added for three of …

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Obituaries

Dorothy Dee (Crooks) Rubart

Dorothy Dee (Crooks) Rubart, formerly of Ulysses, passed away peacefully September 28, at her home in Fayetteville, Ark., surrounded by the love and care of the family she dedicated her life to. …

Benedict Conrad Meier Jr.

Benedict Conrad Meier Jr. (Ben or Benny),was born June 30, 1942, in Garden City. Entered into rest July 5, at his home in Neosho, Mo., at the age of 82. Benny served in the United States …

Kimberly Kay Schmidt

Kimberly Kay Schmidt, 63, passed away August 1, in Wichita, Kans. She was born April 20, 1961, in Hutchinson, Kans. She proudly graduated from Hutchinson High School in Hutchinson, Kansas. …

Irene Chavez

Irene Chavez, 90, died Friday, August 23, at her home in Garnett, Kans., surrounded by her loved ones. She was born September 10, 1933, in Fort McKavett, Texas, the daughter of Enrique and …

Margene Shorter

CLEMSON, S.C. - Margene Shorter passed from this life at the Cottingham Hospice House in Seneca, South Carolina August 13, after a short illness, she was 94. Margene was born March 12, …

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Virtual Job Fair July 26 To Showcase Hundreds Of Available State Positions

TOPEKA – Jobseekers are encouraged to attend the upcoming State of Kansas Agencies Virtual Job Fair from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday, July 26. This virtual fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, will …

Kansas Nonprofits Receive More Than $4M From Community Service Program Tax Credits

Governor Laura Kelly recently announced that $4.1 million in Community Service Program (CSP) Tax Credits has been awarded to 36 nonprofit organizations across the state to boost fundraising efforts …

KSHSAA In Need Of Game Officials

Officials are needed to officiate over high school sporting events in Kansas. The KSHSAA Officials Department oversees the licensing and testing of the Kansas High School officials. Officials …

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Volley for Veronica & Jilian

Hugoton Middle School Lady Eagles vollyball team dedicated their last home game September 24 to the families of Jilian Kelley and Veronica Butler, the mothers who were killed in the Oklahoma …

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