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Grant County Library Director Holly Mathis started last week's Grant County Chamber Coffee off with a question posed to those in attendance: "Anybody want to guess how many single diapers are here?" …
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8/6/25
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It seems like each and every day there is something new and many times evil on the horizon.
Each generation has commented - "it's not like it was in the good old days". But what exactly …
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By Nancy Wallace-Kletecka, Managing Editor/Publisher
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8/6/25
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The following information is some of the calls and arrests reported from July 28-30, 2025. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
July 28
6:26 a.m. - …
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8/6/25
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Ulysses Rotary members recently hosted their peach sale fundraiser. This year the group was able to sell 240 boxes of peaches. Those who purchased peaches were able to pick them up Thursday, July 31, …
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By Nancy Wallace-Kletecka, Managing Editor/Publisher
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8/6/25
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Farmer's markets are becoming a staple in most communities and offer an outlet for local producers, crafters and more to sell their wares. An event like this is not new to Ulysses, however, it has …
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By Nancy Wallace-Kletecka, Managing Editor/Publisher
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8/6/25
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Southwest Kansas - where hunting, fishing, farming and ranching go hand in hand.
When it comes to hunting, to play be the rules, a hunter is required to fulfill something - a hunter's safety …
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By Nancy Wallace-Kletecka, Managing Editor/Publisher
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8/6/25
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The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is warning about a new scam circulating via text message. The texts falsely claim to be from KDOT and the Kansas Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) …
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Special to the Ulysses News
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8/6/25
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Shelton Memorial Christian School recently hosted their annual Vacation Bible School with the theme "Camp Chaos". This year, organizers decided to add a little twist or "pie" as it were.
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8/6/25
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The following information is some of the calls and arrests reported from July 21-27, 2025. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
July 21
ν 6:27 a.m. …
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Compiled By Shawn Yorks
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7/30/25
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A former Ulysses High School graduate was shot and killed in Wyoming.
Kevin Hefley, 52, graduated with the UHS class of 1991. He also has lived in Walsh, Colo. - where his father, Fred Hefley, a …
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By Nancy Wallace-Kletecka, Managing Editor/Publisher
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7/30/25
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A common complaint amongst newcomers to Ulysses is a lack of rental housing, or a quick way to find available rentals. The Chamber maintains a list, but often, they’re not told of every …
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By Shawn Yorks
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7/30/25
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Ulysses City Administrator Luke Grimes continues to make improvements to the city’s Web and Social Media presence, getting the word out about what the city has to offer. Part of that is making …
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By Shawn Yorks
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7/30/25
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Ulysses City Council approved a pair of rezoning ordinanceS July 23, beginning with Ordinance 1352, which is a rezone of 2200 West Oklahoma.
“1352 had been brought to you before and we …
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By Shawn Yorks
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7/30/25
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If you noticed a bunch of law enforcement officers running down Main Street last Friday carrying a torch, your eyes were not deceiving you. Ulysses law enforcement officers picked up the torch for …
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Ulysses News Staff
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7/30/25
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Chris Meile has been around the world in his 31 years of service as a paramedic.
It all started as a volunteer with Grant County EMS and moved on to the fast-paced world of a responder in Tulsa, …
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By Shawn Yorks
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7/30/25
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A Sublette man was injured in two vehicle accident occurred Tuesday, July 22 at approximately 12:35 pm in Lane County at K23 and Road 200.
A 2004 Freightliner being driven by Ben Fehr, 63, of …
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Special to the Ulysses News
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7/30/25
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The following information listed is some of the calls and arrests reported from July 21-27, 2025. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
July 21
12:06 …
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Compiled by Shawn Yorks
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7/29/25
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Ulysses News Photos By Shawn Yorks
Look for more photos in this week's print edition and next week's special Fair section.
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By Shawn Yorks
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7/23/25
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Special to The Ulysses News
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7/23/25
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Grant County Firefighter Kris Warner didn’t know he wanted to be a fire-fighter. A mechanic by trade, the Ulysses native operates Warner Automo-tive in Ulysses, but …
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By Shawn Yorks
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7/23/25
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BEAVER, Okla. - A body located in Beaver County, Okla., has been officially identified as London Valdez, 16, Hooker, Okla., according to a spokesperson for the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation.
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By Nancy Wallace-Kletecka, Managing Editor/Publisher
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7/23/25
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Grant County K-State Research and Extension hosted several events for this year's 77th Annual Grant County Fair. Among those are the 4-H Shopping in Style, Sewing & Textiles, FIber Arts Judging, …
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Special to The Ulysses News
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7/23/25
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Managing Editor/Publisher
Grant County Library had 30 people sign up for their Adult Reading Program this year.
Recently, some of those in the program took time out to have lunch in the …
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By Nancy Wallace-Kletecka,
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7/23/25
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Ulysses Police officers were kept busy when a driver allegedly went against traffic laws not once, not twice, but three times.
According to Chief of Police Ron Vagher, officers had multiple …
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By Nancy Wallace-Kletecka, Managing Editor/Publisher
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7/23/25
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•Jeanie Dixon – Dog at large, Aggressive Animal; Animal has been put down, Aggressive Dog Charge Dismissed; $208 fine/court costs; signed promise to pay by September 15.
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Compiled by Shawn Yorks
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7/23/25
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