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City Approves New Parking Ordinance

The trucking industry has seen a boom in Ulysses, with many long-haul truckers making Ulysses their base of operations. That means semis and their trailers are increasingly being parked on city streets, which creates issues with visibility, and with heavier trucks that can damage the street surface. The Ulysses city council on August 28 passed a revised ordinance that outlines what’s allowed on city streets and the penalties for violations of the ordinance. Ordinance 1205 passed by a 4-2 vote.
Damage to Meade High School after recent storms.

Meade High School Hit Hard By Recent Storm

MEADE, Kan.   - No injuries were reported following a storm which hit Meade, Kans., Thursday evening. There were, however, damages. Meade High School officials announced the high school …

Just Like Family: Retired Teachers Annual Luncheon Revitalized

The Retired Teachers Back-to-School lunch took place August 21 - the first day of school - at Tate’s Bar-B-Que in Ulysses. It is the first time the group, which has gotten together for about 20 years, has met since 2020 when COVID hit.
Managing Editor/Publisher It's just like a family reunion - and it is up and going once again. Delores Currier was one of those to put together an opportunity for retired teachers about 20 …
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From Pulpit To Politics: The Legacy Of Reverend Irvin Brown Pulliam

Irvin Brown Pulliam was born January 18, 1859, in Palmyra, Mo. Raised by parents who were both Baptist ministers, he was deeply influenced by their faith and values. He attended LaGrange College in …
The Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors hosted a ribbon cutting for Tate’s Barbecue August 30.

Tate’s Barbecue Plays Host To Chamber Coffee

The Chamber Coffee works very similar to a Business After Hours, but on a smaller scale. Members meet at the host's location of choice. The host can choose to offer refreshments, or just coffee only. Join Grant County Chamber for networking, refreshments, and community announcements at future "coffees".
The City of Ulysses has been trying to develop this land off South Main Street for quite a while. A developer from Liberal is the latest to pitch a potential new housing development for the land.

City Council Hears Housing Development Proposal

The Ulysses City Council on August 28 heard a proposal for a new housing development for a plot of land off South Main Street that the city has been trying to develop for quite some time. Edgar Ortuno from OC Quality Custom Homes out of Liberal made a presentation to the council for the one square block parcel of land  bordered by East Miller Avenue, South Glenn Street and East McDowell Avenue.

Seaboard Foods Supports Teachers With More Than $47,000 In Educator Grants

GUYMON, Okla.   – This school year, 54 educators across five states will enhance their classroom learning experiences with the Educators Lead Tomorrow Grants awarded by Seaboard Foods. …
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El Condado De Grant Celebra Los Resultados 'Máximos Históricos' De 2022

Grant County Gives celebra los resultados 'máximos de todos los tiempos' de 2022"¡¡Estamos celebrando!!!", declaró un representante de Grant County Gives en un comunicado de …

Próximos Eventos - 25 de Noviembre de 2022

Café de Cámara Esta semana no hay Café de Cámara. Si su empresa u organización está interesada en organizar café, llame a la Cámara al …

Arredondo Obtiene Vida Por Muerte De Niño En 2019

Un residente de Ulysses acusado de la muerte en 2019 del hijo de su entonces novia, fue sentenciado el miércoles 16 de noviembre a cadena perpetua. Uraquio “Rocky” Agustin …

Próximos Eventos - 18 de Noviembre de 2022

Café de Cámara El Café de Cámara será el viernes en Bear Creek Coffee Co, 107 N. Baughman St. La Fundación Comunitaria del Condado de Grant …
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Kimberly Kay Schmidt
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
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
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, …
Carl Wayne Johnson
Carl Wayne Johnson
Carl Wayne Johnson, 83, Ulysses, died Tuesday, August 20, at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City, Kans.  He was born June 29, 1941, in Satanta, Kans., the son of Elmer and Helen (Jones) …
Steven M. Porter
Steven M. Porter
Steven M. Porter, 77, died Monday, August 19, at his home in Ulysses.  He was born April 8, 1947, in Liberal, Kans., the son of Milton and Maxine (Swan) Porter. Steven lived in Stevens …
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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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It's Football Time in Kansas!

The Ulysses Tigers worked hard in a scrimmage August 23 to get ready for their season. The Tigers will face off with Colby at 7 p.m.. Friday.
Special to the Ulysses News SUBLETTE - The Sublette Larks are soaring in the right direction.   Sublette went 5-4 in 2023 marking their first winning season since a Steve Simpson coached …
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Sophomore running back Dallas Garza (24) carries the ball during last Friday’s intrasquad scrimmage at Ulysses High School. The Tigers will compete in a jamboree at Holcomb this Friday and open …
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Seward Soccer Picked 6th In Year Two

After winning last year’s NJCAA Plains District Title and an automatic berth into the 2023 NJCAA Division 1 men’s soccer national tournament, Cowley Community College has been picked to …

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Esmaralda Garcia submitted these back to school photos of Amoret Garcia. Amoret just celebrated her first day of first grade in Ulysses. Courtesy Photo
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The History Of Irrigation In Southwest Kansas

Warren Moore showing the well which he pioneered (From the Hook Collection).

Ulysses Historic Adobe Museum During the spring and summer of 2024, many articles have circulated under titles such as "We're running Out Of Water", "Time For A Reckoning", and "Pending Water …

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