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The following information listed is some of the calls and arrests reported from July 15-21, 2024. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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7/24/24
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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."
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Nancy Wallace-Kletecka
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7/24/24
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Normally just another day, July 13 will now go down in the history books. It will forever be remembered as the day a 20-year-old man attempted to kill former President Donald Trump.
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Nancy Wallace-Kletecka
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7/24/24
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Area News Editor
news1@ulyssesnews.com
Grant County Commissioners discussed a recent proposal from Stanton County to consolidate police dispatch services at its July 16 meeting, with the …
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By Shawn Yorks
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7/24/24
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Kids from ages 3-12 showed their leg power at the annual Kiddie Tractor Pull, Saturday morning in the Commercial Building during the Grant County Fair. The fair wraps up this weekend with the Ulysses …
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7/24/24
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Managing Editor/Publisher
A storm system which came through July 16, resulted in extensive damage and the evacuation of Peddlers Inn in Ulysses.
Grant County Fire Chief John Osborn said he …
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Nancy Wallace-Kletecka
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7/24/24
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The following information listed is some of the calls and arrests reported from July 8-14, 2024. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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7/21/24
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The Grant County Community Foundation was the focus of the July 12 Chamber Coffee at the Grant County Library, and foundation president Marcus Matkin introduced the foundation’s newest addition, executive director Sabrina Gaddis.
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By Shawn Yorks
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7/17/24
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A new ordinance passed unanimously without fanfare at the July 10 city council meeting. Ordinance 1333 defines what is considered a garage sale in the city of Ulysses after the issue was discussed at length at the two April council meetings when the city received multiple complaints about what was basically a retail business disguised as a garage sale.
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By Shawn Yorks
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7/17/24
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A new online tutoring platform is now available to USD 214 students. Assistant Superintendent Kevin Warner announced a partnership with Varsity Tutors for Schools at its July 8 meeting, saying the online program is free for students and extends through June 30, 2030.
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By Shawn Yorks
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7/16/24
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With the Civic Center gearing up for the 2024 Grant County Fair, Civic Center Manager Mari Honstead has been working tirelessly to get ready.
With that in mind, the current 11-year-old …
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By Shawn Yorks
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7/11/24
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7/11/24
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A question posed on a social media site recently begged the answer to what happened to "Main Street"? You know, the one where cars "dragged" up and down all night long, with the occupants honking and …
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By Nancy Wallace-Kletecka
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7/10/24
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HED: County hears appropriations requests
The Grant County Commission is on the brink of figuring out its fiscal year 2025 budget, and heard a pair of last-minute appropriations requests at its …
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By Shawn Yorks
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7/10/24
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Looking for the new license plate design? Treasurer says it’s delayed and not everybody will get one
Grant County Treasurer Terri Trotman gave an update on happenings at the county treasurer’s office at the July 2 county commission meeting and was asked when the new license plate design would …
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By Shawn Yorks
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7/10/24
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The following information listed is some of the calls and arrests reported from July 1-7, 2024. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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7/10/24
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The following information listed is some of the calls and arrests reported from June 17-30, 2024. Those arrested presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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7/8/24
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When the Ulysses City Council approved a new fireworks ordinance in June, effectively expanding the number of days fireworks could be sold and allowing for later discharge of fireworks on the 4th of …
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By Shawn Yorks
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7/5/24
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Ulysses has become a very chicken-friendly town.
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By Shawn Yorks
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7/5/24
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The world, as we all know it, is not the same. And why do you suppose that is?
Working in the media, I see things. And I don't like what I have been seeing.
I have said it before - modesty, …
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By Nancy Wallace-Kletecka
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7/5/24
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The Ulysses Ace hardware held a block party Saturday to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Ace Hardware. Hayden Graber performed live, Furever Friends was there, and Royal Smith barbecue cooked up …
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By Shawn Yorks
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7/5/24
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Nancy Wallace-Kletecka was named president and publisher of the Ulysses News effective May 2, a promotion from her title of Managing Editor.
“Smith Newspapers is very excited to announce …
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By Shawn Yorks
Area News Editor
news1@ulyssesnews.com
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5/7/24
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The last week of February into March left several counties on edge as weather conditions created multiple fast-growing, devastating fires throughout the Midwest.
Grant County Fire Department was …
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Meaghan Noriega, Area News Editor
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3/6/24
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GARDEN CITY - Garden City Fire Department (GCFD) announced the passing of Larry Pander, firefighter and military veteran Tuesday, February 27.
“It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the …
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Meaghan Noriega, Area News Editor
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3/6/24
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TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced this week that 58 projects at 37 airports have been selected to receive $14.3 million through the Kansas Airport Improvement Program (KAIP).
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