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Grant County Weighs Potential Data Center Development

Grant County commissioners have lifted a temporary moratorium on data center development, allowing discussions about a potential project to move forward as officials weigh the promise of new tax …

Police Blotter: Sept. 23-Oct. 1, 2026

The following information includes the calls and arrests reported from September 23-October 1, 2026. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. During the period …
Derrick and Courtney Fullerton with daughter Emeryson

Community Gathers for Annual Fall Fest

Main Street was closed to traffic Saturday, Oct. 4, as Fall Fest filled downtown with vendors, food, games, music, and a car show, with people moving between activities from morning through the …

Ulysses City Council

Council approved the 2027 budget. Council approved moving forward with the conceptual design and working with QSI and Build It LLC. The proposed building was described as approximately …
The Mixer Center hosted the Chamber Coffee

Community Briefs

Oct. 1 — Menards stores will serve as drop-off locations for local food pantries throughout October, with the food drive running from Oct. 1-31. Customers can donate non-perishable items, including …
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Obituaries
Gordon Wesley Gillock
Gordon Wesley Gillock, 80, died peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, at Via Christi St. Joseph in Wichita, Kansas.
The Rev. Kenneth F. Haskell
Funeral service for the Rev. Kenneth F. Haskell, will be 10:00 am Monday, October 19, 2026, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Enid, OK.  Burial will be 3:30 pm in Highland Cemetery, Winfield, KS, …
John Thomas Spencer (Tom)
John Thomas Spencer (Tom) of Johnson City, Kansas, was born on July 17, 1966, in Meade, Kansas, to John Harrison Spencer and Clara Pauline (Chase) Spencer.
Joan Marie Beaumont
Joan Marie Beaumont of Port St. Joe Beach, FL passed away Monday, October 5, 2026, at Enterprise Health and Rehabilitation.
Andrew Fira
Andrew Fira, 67, passed away September 22, 2026, at Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.
Sports

Tigers Have Strong Showing at Stanton Invitational

The Ulysses Tiger cross country team competed at the Stanton County Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 26, with races beginning at 9 a.m. The Tigers had a strong showing throughout the meet, …
Opinion

More Than Straw, Tin, and Fur

Dorothy’s House and the Land of Oz Museum in Liberal is hardly meant only for children.
Lifestyle

Grant County Senior Menu

Wednesday, Oct. 7 Frito Chili Pie, vegetable blend (cauliflower/broccoli), cinnamon roll, mixed fruit Thursday, Oct. 8 Ham & cheese sandwich with lettuce and tomato, chips, cookie …

Education
Harvest Christian School Sells Pumpkins
Students in 1st through 5th grade at Harvest Christian School were selling pumpkins and mums next to the Gospel Light Baptist Church. All proceeds benefited Harvest Christian School. A special …
USD 214 issues statements on insurance grievance, community uncertainty
Ulysses USD 214 issued two statements Wednesday, Sept. 23, addressing an insurance-related grievance with the Grant County Teachers Association (GCTA) and uncertainty within the community. In a …
Official Offers School Safety Statement Update
Dr. Joel Applegate, Superintendent of Schools for the USD 214 Ulysses School District, provided an update and clarification regarding a previously issued press release concerning an incident …
Edmondson Joins the UN Staff as Student Intern
The Ulysses News is welcoming Destynee Edmondson as a new student intern interested in photography and marketing. She reached out about opportunities after seeing an advertisement for the newspaper on Facebook.
Hickok Elementary students visit with Grant County EMS and get a closer look inside an ambulance during the school’s Patriot Day activities.
Hickok Elementary Honors Patriot Day
Hickok Elementary School celebrated Patriot Day on Friday, Sept. 11, marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The school welcomed local hometown heroes, including …
Business

Grant County Chamber Business Directory

5G Irrigation — 620-356-8312 | 2697 W Rd 10, Ulysses, KS A & C La Cabana — 620-339-2599 | 209 N Main St, Ulysses, KS A Pop of Happiness — 620-353-7878 | 1109 …
A look inside the Mixer Center spaces and its various equipment.

A Q&A with the Mixer Center

Q: What can people find inside the facility? A: This is primarily a showroom, but we also have sales, service, parts, and billing offices, along with a conference room and bathrooms. The parts area …
Mark Diaz shows off his collection in the Main Artery

Beams, Boards, & Bon Mots

I first met Mark Diaz of Beams and Boards at my first Ulysses City Council meeting. As one of the council members, he noticed that I was new to town and took the time to introduce himself. The …
Marycarmen Montoya and Macey Jacobson with Grant County Bank.

Fairy Tale Fair Brings Community Together

The Grant County Library hosted its annual Fairy Tale Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Grant County Civic Center, bringing together families, local organizations, businesses and …