Community discusses Frazier Park Plans

news1@ulyssesnews.com The future of Frazier Park was the topic of discussion at a town hall meeting Monday night at Bear Creek Coffee, the first of what city officials hope is many such …

Judge swears in newly-elected County officials

District Judge Mike Winner (second from right) swore in county officials, from left, Commissioner Mark McGaughey, Register of Deeds Julie K. Widder, Commissioner Darrin Figgins, Treasurer …

City approves new official logo

news1@ulyssesnews.com With the advent of social media, Ulysses City Administrator Luke Grimes wants to give the city a unique brand that will be recognizable across social media platforms. …

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Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong

Many are familiar with the adage, “Anything that can go wrong will go wrong” otherwise known as Murphy’s Law. This statement has been used throughout history, and while …

Hugoton moms Veronica Butler, left, and Jillian Kelley were murdered last April in Texas County, Okla.

Cullum waives right to speedy trial

GUYMON — The last defendant in the murder of Hugoton moms Veronica Betler and Jillian Kelley waived his right to a speedy trial last week. Tad Cullum was the only defendant in the murders …

Police Activity Log

The following information listed is some of the calls and arrests reported from Jan. 1-8, 2025. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. January 1, 2025 …

Senior Center Menu

Senior Center Menu Jan. 16-22, 2025 Jan. 16 Creamy Sausage Linguine Steamed Broccoli Vanilla Pudding Garlic Bread Jan. 17 Potato Soup (add meat of choice) …

Artist in the Spotlight: Laura Jones

Laura Jones is originally from the Elkhart/Richfield area and has been showcasing her work at Main ARTery for a little over 8 months. Laura is no stranger to Southwest Kansas, as she has lived …

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Obituaries

Ruth Goff

Ruth Goff, age 94, formerly of Quinter, Kansas, passed away January 7, 2025, in Ulysses, Kansas. She was born on March 21, 1930, in Greeley, Colorado, to John and Myrtle (Bartrop) …

Maria Emma Mendoza

Maria Emma Mendoza gained her angel wings December 22, 2024, and rejoined her heavenly family husband, Jose Mendoza and daughter, Olda Mendoza. She was 86. Emma was well loved in Ulysses where …

Antonio (Tony) Salvador Ibarra

Antonio (Tony) Salvador Ibarra, 51, died Monday, December 30, 2024, at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City, Kan. He was born April 5, 1973, in Satanta, Kan., the son Jose A. and Blanca …

Randall Dean “Randy” Major

Randall Dean “Randy” Major, 66, Hays, died Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice at Via Christi St. Francis, Wichita. He was born January 20, 1958 in Ulysses, …

Randy Craig Pitts

Our hearts are heavy as we say goodbye to an amazing man- a husband, father, papa, and friend who meant the world to us all. It is never easy to part with those we hold dear, to leave behind the …

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State News

Governor Announces Fiscal Year 2026 Budget

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced on Thursday her annual budget, which is balanced and continues to fully fund Kansas’ K-12 public schools. The budget also invests in early …

Governor Announces Kansans to Save $41M Thanks to Water Resources Development Act

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced on Tuesday that United States Congress’ passage of the reauthorization of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) will save Kansans more than …

Governor Announces Food Sales Tax Completely Eliminated

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly on Thursday announced that in 2025, Kansans are projected to save $156 million due to the reduction in the state sales tax rate from 2% to zero and the “Axe …

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Area hoops teams hit the court after winter break

Clarissa Sianuqui scored 19 points in Goodland.

news1@ulyssesnews.com Area high school hoops teams were back on the court after a long holiday hibernation, and the Ulysses Tigers ran into a buzzsaw right off the bat with a trip south to …

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