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Members of the Ulysses Ministerial Alliance worked together to set up this year's baccalaureate for the 2026 graduating sernior class, which took place at 6 p.m., May 10.
The event took place at …
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5/27/26
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The Scholarship Committee of the Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital Volunteers recently announced its selection of recipients for 2026.
The following individuals will each receive a $1,000 …
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5/27/26
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According to the American Bar Association, it is nearly 100 percent possible each person will need legal counsel at some point in their life time. Whether it be for making a will, for a civil matter, …
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By Nancy Wallace-Kletecka, Managing Editor
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5/27/26
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There are some forces in nature that remind us just how small we really are. Over the past several days, communities across the High Plains have watched fire move across the landscape with …
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By Tyler Hook
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5/27/26
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Sunday is typically considered a "day of rest" - at least in the Bible.
Some professions, however, don't get a "day off".
That was apparent May 17, when local law enforcement and other …
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By Nancy Wallace-Kletecka, Managing Editor/Publisher
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5/27/26
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One of the things for certain in this life is people will be people. Some great, some good, some not so good and some just plain ole' bad.
I have been a people watcher most of my life. Not in a …
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By Nancy Wallace-Kletecka, Managing Editor/Publisher
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5/20/26
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There is a dangerous habit quietly settling into modern life, and most people do not even realize they have become part of it.
We have started treating people like expenses instead of …
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By Tyler Hook
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5/20/26
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Ag Day is about recognizing - and celebrating - the contribution of agriculture in our everyday lives. The National Ag Day program encourages every American to:
Understand how food …
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5/20/26
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The Junior Leadership group worked with Grant County Community Foundation to come up with a project, and go through the grant process. This was an invaluable learning experience for the kids. …
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5/20/26
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Recently, Ulysses High School inducted 15 new students into the UHS National Honor Society. These students have demonstrated exemplary aptitude in scholarship, service, leadership, and character. …
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5/20/26
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Grant County Undersheriff Craig Hampton was the February 2025 Responder of the Month, and has been nominated once again. Hampton has been in law enforcement since 2008 and is currently the Grant …
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Staff Report
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5/20/26
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After four years of ulysses high school students taking most of the pathway courses, seniors were rewarded with a breakfast discada. Their instructor said "It’s their last lesson and I will …
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5/20/26
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In an era dominated by online shopping and large chain retailers, local businesses continue to play an important role in communities, and the local Ace Hardware remains one of those dependable …
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By Tyler Hook
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5/20/26
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Grant County Commission handled a wide range of county business during its regular meeting April 21, including approving major equipment purchases, adopting a temporary moratorium on data center …
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By Tyler Hook
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5/20/26
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Drought conditions continue to intensify across western Kansas, with the latest U.S. Drought Monitor map showing expanding areas of severe and extreme drought heading deeper into the spring growing …
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By Tyler Hook
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5/20/26
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A recent international hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship has renewed attention and concern surrounding the rare but potentially deadly disease, prompting health officials to reassure the …
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By Tyler Hook
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5/20/26
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I know young people probably cringe each time they hear, "back in the day", or "when I was young"... At least they cringe until it is they who are reminiscing about days gone by.
One thing that …
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By Nancy Wallace-Kletecka, Managing Editor/Publisher
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5/13/26
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There was a time—not that long ago—when distance meant something.
Distance was measured in miles of gravel road, in the stretch between one farmhouse and the next, in the time it took to get …
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By Tyler Hook
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5/13/26
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Long before the name “Big Bow” marked a place on the map of southwest Kansas, it belonged to a Kiowa leader whose life reflected a time of profound change on the Southern Plains.
Big …
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By Tyler Hook
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5/13/26
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The Team of the NextHome Dana Trahern Realty office recently traveled to Dallas, Texas, to attend the NextHome Annual Conference, where the Ulysses-based firm was recognized with multiple national …
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By Tyler Hook
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5/13/26
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Anne Langston has been surrounded by and cared for animals her entire life.
Originally from Massachusetts, Anne has loved animals her whole life, which makes her a natural to be the sole animal …
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Staff Report
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5/13/26
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In communities like Ulysses, banking has never been just about numbers on a statement—it’s about relationships, trust, and knowing the people behind the counter have a vested interest in the …
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By Tyler Hook
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5/13/26
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City of Ulysses hosted the Chamber Coffee May 1, at Barb Dye Park in Ulysses. During the coffee, a bench was dedicated to (Geneva) Amy Orosco, who passed away unexpectedly in June of 2024 at the age …
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Special to the Ulysses News
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5/13/26
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The following information is some of the calls and arrests reported from April 28-May 4, 2026. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
April 28
12:09 pm …
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5/13/26
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Stephanie Garcia , a senior at Ulysses High School, was named the Kansas Outstanding Senior Youth at the 81st Kansas Epsilon Sigma Alpha (ESA) convention on May 2, 2026.
Stephanie was nominated …
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Special to the Ulysses News By Delta Delta, Ulysses
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5/13/26
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