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Each generation has its little "quirks" if you will. You know those things that are part of "who they are" or what "mark they left behind".
In fact, there are names for them: the Greatest …
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Nancy Kletecka
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2/19/23
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April Harmon's love for photography began in high school, where she worked along side a photographer.
"I worked with her my senior year," Harmon said. "And, I took a class."
A bit hesitant in …
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Nancy Wallace, Kletecka & Sara Loewen
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2/18/23
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I believe it was Christmas 2004, my sisters and I got the Nintendo Entertainment System. We spent a lot of time playing Super Mario Bros., Duck Hunt, Zelda, and many other games together, sharing a …
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Justin Hall
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2/18/23
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Ulysses City Council members met with Grant County Commissioners to discuss an upcoming jail project during their regular meeting February 8.
County Commissioner John Martin said the County is in …
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Justin Hall
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2/17/23
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SYRACUSE -Four juveniles were involved in a one vehicle accident early Sunday morning that ultimately claimed the life of one of them.
According to a report from the Kansas Highway Patrol, at …
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Nancy Wallace-Kletecka
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2/16/23
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These are some of the calls and arrests reported from January 30-February 6.
January 30
12:09am - Burglary, Texas Ave.
9:07am-Theft, 420 E. Oklahoma
2:10pm - Trespassing, 707 S. …
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2/16/23
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There is always that one teacher. That one teacher who you will remember as you go on to pursue your career, as you continue on your life journey. The one who may bring a smile to your face and a …
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Nancy Wallace-Kletecka
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2/16/23
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Confidence Is Key
Confidence is a firework in your hand
To have fun on the fourth of July
Trusting that it won't blow up too early
And knowing that the fuse is long enough to light it …
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Maison Wiginton
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2/13/23
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Valentine's Day is Tuesday, February 14, and it, like many holidays, can be a little rough for some people.
And like many holidays, it has become a "commercialized" celebration of something that …
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Nancy Wallace-Kletecka
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2/12/23
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Artists. They are as individual and unique as the pieces they create.
“What you think is true to what you paint,” said local artist Dana Hassett. “Regardless of media, …
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Nancy Wallace-Kletecka
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2/12/23
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USD 214 Board of Education members gathered Thursday, February 2 for a special session.
New business and the purpose for the special meeting included opening the floor to public commentary …
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Meaghan Noriega
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2/11/23
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Ulysses City Council approved an updated Highway 160 Project during their regular meeting January 25.
City Engineer Pete Earles told the Council the original project plan was broken into two …
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Justin Hall
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2/10/23
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The following individuals appeared in City Court in Ulysses for their cases. The information lists the person's name, charge(s), date of offense and results of their appearance. It includes the …
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2/9/23
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These are some of the calls and arrests reported from January 23 - February 9
January 23
1:58am - Alarms, 502 S. Elm
7:56am - Animal Complaint, Patterson and N. Comanche
9:31am - …
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2/9/23
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The Southwest Health Transport Board was formed to secure a bus to transport seniors and disabled citizens from Grant County to Garden City for services that are not available at the local health …
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Justin Hall
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2/9/23
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Congratulations to Shelley Phelps, January's Teacher of the Month Award Winner!
Mrs. Phelps is a 3rd grade math and science teacher at Sullivan Elementary School.
Her anonymous nominator said, …
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2/9/23
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Family
No family is picture perfect. People aren't cookie cut to perfection when they are born; the way they are raised and the people they grow up with will affect them for the rest of their …
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Chantal Barron-Calva
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2/6/23
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I remember when I was training to be a dispatcher for the Baca County Sheriff’s Department in Springfield, Colo., in 1980. It was my very first job in law enforcement and I had a lady training …
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Nancy Wallace-Kletecka
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2/5/23
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Grant County Commissioners wrapped up their meetings for 2022 and were preparing for 2023 during meetings in December. At their December 5, 2022 meeting, then incoming County Commissioner Marty Long, …
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Nancy Wallace-Kletecka, Managing Editor
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2/4/23
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What started out as a “two year plan”, has turned in to a work of love for local business couple, Dr. Bradyn and Whitney Bishop of Prairie Vista Dental.
“When we first came here, …
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Nancy Wallace-Kletecka & Sarah Loewen
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2/4/23
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The Grant County Museum, aka Historic Adobe Museum, has recently been gifted numerous objects from the Bud and Betty Warner Trust. Betty and Leroy "Bud" were longtime residents of Ulysses and Grant …
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Special to the Ulysses News
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2/3/23
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Dorm rooms, kids’ rooms, man caves – all locales where traffic and street signs have been utilized as part of the décor. It is a common sight; however, it could also be evidence of …
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Nancy Wallace-Kletecka, Managing Editor
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2/2/23
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Board of Education members met January 9. The first order of business was reorganization.
Members elected Clay Scott as president; and Ron Smith, vice president. Other members of the local school …
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Nancy Wallace-Kletecka
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1/30/23
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I can count the times on one hand that my late husband Mike was out of control with his temper. In fact, I can only remember two and both of those were in defense of myself or the kids. He was one of …
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Nancy Wallace-Kletecka
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1/29/23
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Kansas Day as an annual celebration of Kansas' statehood is fairly unique among all the other states. The day is fondly remembered by adults who grew up in Kansas to those who have moved to other …
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The Kansas Historical Society
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1/29/23
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