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A dust storm rolled in to Ulysses Sunday, April 14, 1935, at around 3:10 p.m. It was reported that the day went from daylight to total darkness in only a minute. Photo/R.L. Gray more

4/2/25

Blast from the Past

Grant County Republican office during the early 1890's. Pictured are Steve Davis, Clara Blake and Rose Davis. Courtesy Photo more

4/2/25

"Don't Wait Until Tomorrow....."

In the drop of a hat - everything can change. Life can be tossed upside down with no regard for those it directly is affecting. I am reminded once again just how tenuous life can be and how … more

Nancy Wallace- Kletecka - President/Publisher | 4/2/25

Police Activity Log

The following information listed is some of the calls and arrests reported from March 24-30, 2025. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. March 24 6:33 … more

Compiled by Shawn Yorks | 4/2/25

Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts from Troop 186 and their leaders attended the Ulysses City Council meeting March 26.

Ulysses Scouts Present At March 26 City Council

news1@ulyssesnews.com Ulysses City Council got a special treat March 26 when Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts from Troop 186 attended the meeting, leading the Pledge of Allegiance and discussing the … more

By Shawn Yorks | 4/2/25

Alice Baker Lost A Best Friend

Managing Editor/Publisher Ulysses resident Alice Baker never thought her own yard would not be a safe zone. She and one of her best friends, Jenny - a little white Schnauzer weighing somewhere … more

By Nancy Wallace-Kletecka | 4/2/25

A visibly upset Alice Baker, right, tells the story of her dog that was attacked and killed by two vicious dogs in February as Animal Control Officer Anne Langston looks on during the March 26 Ulysses City Council meeting.

City Strengthens Animal At Large Ordinance In Wake Of Dog Attack

By Shawn Yorks news1@ulyssesnews.com February 13, 2025, was just a normal day for Jenny the dog and her human, Alice Baker. Baker took Jenny outside on a leash to do one of her … more

By Shawn Yorks | 4/2/25

A firefighter sprays hotspots friday afternoon, one mile away from where a fire was reported on thursday. Satanta Firefighters showed up Friday to help even though they were not contacted for mutual aid response from Grant County. Neighbors helping neighbors.

Firefighters Answer The Call, Respond To Multiple Fires

Managing Editor/Publisher Last week Grant County Firefighters were busy with not one, but multiple fires within a two-day span. The calls ended up illustrating just how well Grant and their … more

By Nancy Wallace-Kletecka | 4/2/25

Ulysses Police Investigate Two Separate Burglary/Theft Cases

Managing Editor/Publisher Ulysses Police Department is currently working on two burglary/theft cases which occurred to two separate businesses recently. Officers made quick work of the … more

By Nancy Wallace-Kletecka | 4/2/25

Get Striped!

3/26/25

Jef Baier is the Grant County EMS Director. He was first nominated as a Responder of the Week during the month of February

Baier Is March Responder Of The Month

news1@ulyssesnews.com The March Responder of the month is Grant County EMS Director Jeff Baier. Baier was previously selected as the February 6 Responder of the Week. Baier joined the Grant … more

By Shawn Yorks | 3/26/25

Dream First Bank Enters Agreement To Acquire BancCentral

SYRACUSE – Dream First Bank is pleased to announce it has entered into an agreement to acquire Oklahoma-based BancCentral, which includes the bank’s branches in Alva, Enid, Cherokee and … more

Special to the Ulysses News | 3/26/25

Small Start Turns Into Unique, Big Vision

Managing Editor/Publisher What began as a way to just "raise a little money" has turned in to quite the business venture for Cherie Engelman, her father, Nathan, and their family. The … more

By Nancy Wallace-Kletecka | 3/26/25

Single Engine Plane Makes Hard Landing At Liberal Airport, No Injuries Reported

LIBERAL, Kan. - A Turpin, Okla., man was not injured when he had to make a hard landing at the Liberal airport. Authorities said Roy B. Stikler, 75, Turpin, was piloting a 1977 Piper Single … more

Special to the Ulysses News | 3/26/25

Above: Canada Rinaldi celebrated her bachelerotte party near Deep Ellum in Dallas. The party was going well until Rinaldi and a future relative were both attacked by someone they did not know. Rinaldi suffered a broken nose, three broken teeth and needed eight stitches in her forehead.

Hooker, Okla., Bride-To-Be Attacked During Bachelorette Weekend In Dallas

Special to the Ulysses News A bachelorette weekend in Dallas ended in horror when a bride-to-be visiting from Oklahoma was randomly attacked outside a club near Deep Ellum. NBC 5’s … more

By Meredith Yeomans, NBCDFW | 3/26/25

Linda Velasquez reacts after being awarded March Business of the Month by Chamber Ambassador Kristi Breese.

Economic Development Announces Business Revitalization Program

news1@ulyssesnews.com Grant County Economic Development Director Bob Dale announced the 2025 Business Revitalization Program during the weekly Grant County Chamber of Commerce’s Coffee … more

By Shawn Yorks | 3/26/25

Letter to the editor

Editor, The Ford County Democrats are well aware of the recent decision of the United States Department of Agriculture to terminate its Local Food Purchase Assistance Agreement Program … more

3/26/25

"Social Media Is Not A Private Conversation"

Social media has, like many things, a positive and a negative side to it. The positive? Having the ability to keep in touch with friends and family who you may not see or hear from very … more

By Nancy Wallace- Kletecka/President/Publisher | 3/26/25

City Of Ulysses Spring Cleanup Starts March 31

Tree limbs will be picked up March 31. Do not include lumber with piles of tree limbs. Piles of limbs must be ONLY LIMBS to be taken. Lumber can be placed in its own pile for the trash pickup. … more

Special to the Ulysses News | 3/26/25

Walk Kansas Starts March 30

Walk Kansas, the popular K-State Research and Extension program that encourages physical activity and healthy eating, runs March 30 through May 24, and is celebrating its 25th year. Participants … more

By Monica Warner Walker, Grant County Extension Agent | 3/26/25

Grant County Senior Center Celebrates St. Patrick's Day

It's always a good time at the Grant County Senior Center in Ulysses where they celebrate, visit, and stay busy. For St. Patrick's Day, they decorated in green and enjoyed fellowship and fun! more

Special to The Ulysses News | 3/26/25

Care Home Residents Welcome Spring In Art

Residents from a care home stopped in at Grant County Library to bring in Spring with an artful flair. more

Special to The Ulysses News | 3/26/25

Grant County Library Hosts A 'String' Of Art

Staff at Grant County Library offers a lot of activities or the community to be involved in, have a bit of fun, and learn. Recently they hosted a string art workshop. Courtesy Photos more

Special to The Ulysses News | 3/26/25

Knights of columbus members were kept busy serving up fish and more (Photos left and right) during their second fish fry March 21 at the Grant County Civic Center in Ulysses. The event is a fundraiser to bring in money for local scholarships and other youth activities.

Knights Of Columbus Serves More Than 600 Meals In Two Lenten Fish Fries

news1@ulyssesnews.com The Knights of Columbus held its sixth annual Lenten Fish Fries March 7 and March 21 at the Grant County Civic Center’s South Room, and Paul Rosales with the Knights … more

By Shawn Yorks | 3/26/25

Good Dogs Finds New "Home"

Cherie Engelman, left, serves some customers who came for the grand opening of Good Dogs Hot Dogs. Good Dogs opened a new location at Bear Creek Coffee. more

By Nancy Wallace-Kletecka | 3/26/25