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Even the most familiar Christmas traditions often come with origins that surprise people. What feels timeless today was, in many cases, shaped by accident, necessity, or creative interpretation.
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By Tyler Hook
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12/30/25
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Members of the New Beginnings Church went house to house sharing christmas songs with residents of Ulysses Sunday, December 14. some of the songs they performed included such classics "we wish you a …
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By Josephine Jellison, Reporter
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12/23/25
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It is not often that a community is fortunate enough to be shaped by a true example of servant leadership—someone whose influence reaches far beyond their job title and whose dedication is felt at …
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By Tyler Hook
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12/23/25
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An injury accident occurred at approximately 8:19 a.m., Thursday morning, December 11, on US Highway 54 westbound at milepost 108.
Authorities said a 2025 Hyundai Tucson being driven by Stephen …
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Special to the Ulysses News
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12/23/25
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The USD 214 Board of Education met on December 8, 2025, with a full agenda that ranged from routine approvals to long-term budget planning and district-wide program updates.
The meeting opened …
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By Tyler Hook
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12/23/25
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Tuesday, December 10 — The Ulysses City Council met with a short agenda to address routine business.
On the Consent Agenda, the council approved accounts payable totaling $176,155.97 and …
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By Tyler Hook
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12/23/25
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Grant County Community Foundation hosted the Grant County Chamber of Commerce Coffee November 21 at Bear Creek Coffee, and had a new record to share.
Sabrina Gaddis executive director said big …
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By Josephine Jellison, Reporter
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12/23/25
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There are moments in life that never make the news. They don’t trend, they don’t spark debates, and they don’t earn applause. They slip past unnoticed—quiet transactions of humanity that live …
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By Tyler Hook
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12/23/25
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Social media platforms such as Snap Chat, Facebook and Tik Tok have become quite the "rage" for people of all ages. Kids as young as 12 and even a smattering or two of younger ones, as well as adults …
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By Nancy Wallace-Kletecka, Managing Editor/Publisher
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12/23/25
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Grant County Historic Adobe Museum hosted a beloved community tradition with its 2025 Christmas Parade of Homes December 6. It was the first time the event had taken place after more than a decade.
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12/23/25
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After a 93-year partnership, West Texas A&M University and the Panhandle-Plains Historical Society have officially ended their longstanding collaboration, bringing into question the future of the …
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By Tyler Hook
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12/23/25
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Traveling in to work last Monday to ulysses, Nancy Kletecka noticed smoke in Hugoton at the Scout offices. Checking out the source, the smoke was found to be from a vehicle on the grounds. The …
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By Nancy Wallace-Kletecka, Managing Editor/Publisher
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12/23/25
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MORTON COUNTY, Kan. — The Morton County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) is taking decisive legal action to secure the financial stability of the Morton County Hospital. Following the advice of …
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Special to the Ulysses News
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12/23/25
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After strong participation from the community throughout the year, the final decision for 2025 Responder of the Year is now in the hands of local readers and viewers.
What began as weekly …
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By Tyler Hook
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12/23/25
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MANHATTAN, Kan. - Nearly 400 Farm Bureau members of Kansas on Monday wrapped up business for their farm organization during Kansas Farm Bureau’s (KFB) 107th Annual Meeting, which took place in …
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Special to the Ulysses News By Kansas Farm Bureau
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12/23/25
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MORTON COUNTY, Kan. — The Morton County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) is taking decisive legal action to secure the financial stability of the Morton County Hospital. Following the advice of …
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Special to the Ulysses News
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12/18/25
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Traveling in to work last Monday to ulysses, Nancy Kletecka noticed smoke in Hugoton at the Scout offices. Checking out the source, the smoke was found to be from a vehicle on the grounds. The …
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By Nancy Wallace-Kletecka, Managing Editor/Publisher
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12/18/25
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The following information is some of the calls and arrests reported from December 5-11, 2025. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
December 5
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12/18/25
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Being a native Kansan and having family in western Kansas, I read The Ulysses News article: "Ulysses Masonic Lodge Supports local groups with recent donations" (November 26 issue). One of …
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James A. Marples
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12/10/25
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We carry more than we realize. Not always in backpacks, or in the clutter of our homes, or in the accounts of work. Most of it is invisible: thoughts, habits, words we’ve repeated without …
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12/10/25
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Bear Creek Coffee was the place to be November 29, as they were host location for two events: Mistletoe Magic from 6:30 a.m. until 8 p.m., and Small Town Holiday 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.
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By Josephine Jellison, Reporter
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12/10/25
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The weekly Chamber Coffee Friday, December 5, took place inside Grant County Bank, where community members gathered to celebrate the retirement of longtime employee Galen Pelton.
Pelton, who …
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By Tyler Hook
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12/10/25
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It has often been said that all good things must come to an end, and this sentiment now applies to the Ulysses News Vendor, which will roll through the press for the final time on December 31, 2025. …
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By Tyler Hook
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12/10/25
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Grant County Historic Adobe Museum hosted a beloved community tradition with its 2025 Christmas Parade of Homes last weekend. It was the first time the event had taken place after more than a decade.
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12/10/25
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A two-vehicle collision December 5 around lunch time, resulted in one person being taken to Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital with minor injuries.
Local authorities said a female, driving a …
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Staff Report
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12/10/25
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