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Local Educators Honored During Teacher Appreciation Week
Sullivan Elementary honored teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week, May 5-9. A spokesperson for the school posted the following on their Facebook page: "They work hard, give countless hours, care, … more
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Students from Hickok Elementary sent made congratulatory signs in honor of the Ulysses High School seniors who will be graduating this weekend.
Hickok Elementary Celebrates Seniors Who Are Graduating
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Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor, With typical legislative hoopla and fanfare, the Kansas state legislature passed in 2021, The Kansas Truth in Taxation Act, containing K.S.A 79-2988 - the so-called Revenue Neutral … more
Alani E. Meza
Alani E. Meza
Alondra Serrano and Adrian Meza, Ulysses, are proud to announce the arrival of their baby girl, Alani E. Meza. Alani made her entrance May 1 at Kearny County Hospital in Lakin, Kan. She weighed in at … more
Pumpkins start out green then turn orange when they're getting ripe. They turn orange faster in the sun. If it turns yellow, there's a good chance it's rotted!!
Let's Talk: THE PLAN
The temperatures are warming up! Time to break out the gardening tools! If you're like me, there's a few plants that just didn't get cleaned up before the cold hit in the fall. I have a couple of … more
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Judge Orders Vicious Dog Euthanized
news1@ulyssesnews.com Dogs at large are an ongoing issue in Ulysses, and at the May 5, Ulysses Municipal Court, one case involving a vicious dog went to trial and resulted in the dog in question … more
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Young and old alike braved rain and 40-degree temperatures for the first-evet Grant County Farmer’s and Maker’s Market May 6. More than 20 vendors set up at Flodene Hertel Market Square at Main Street and Grant Avenue. See more about the event, Page 13.
Strong Turnout For Recent Farmer’s Market Despite Rain
news1@ulyssesnews.com Farmers and ranchers in Southwest Kansas are always praying for rain. They got their wish last week, just in time for the Farmers and Makers Market at Flodene Hertel Market … more
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Former Ulysses resident Tom Grauberger, Lakin, was scammed out of $30,000 in an elaborate scheme. Now he wants to warn others to help keep anyone else from being a victim. The scammers utilized threats and other fear tactics to get his money, including threatening to have him arrested.
Family Had No Idea Father Was Being Scammed
Managing Editor/Publisher This is the second story in a series about an elaborate scam which resulted in the loss of $30,000 to a Lakin, Kan., man. LAKIN, Kan. - The day started out like … more
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Extra Cost Of Security Cameras Discussed By Commissioners
news1@ulyssesnews.com Grant County Law Enforcement recently installed a new state-of-the art security camera system, which required a little extra work when the cameras were in the process of … more
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Police Activity Log
The following information listed is some of the calls and arrests reported from May 5-11, 2025. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. May 5 12:13 a.m. … more
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The 14 UHS seniors who will earn an associate’s degree from Seward County Community College were honored at last week’s Chamber Coffee.
UHS Dual Credit Seniors Honored During May 2 Chamber Coffee
Seward County Community College is the fastest growing community college in Kansas, with enrollment on the rise. And Ulysses High School is a big part of that growth. When UHS students cross the … more
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Antonio Cavasos has served as the School Resource Officer for USD 214 for 25 years.
Antonio Cavasos Is Responder Of The Week
By Shawn Yorks news1@ulyssesnews.com Antonio Cavasos has seen generations of students pass through the halls of USD 214 schools as School Resource officer for the past 25 years. Before … more
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Amanda Coffey braved the competition with grace.
Amanda Coffey Gets Pie In The Face
The competition was fierce and the boys prevailed in a recent competition at Hickok Elementary School. It was boys against girls as the students worked to be the team to bring in the most food items … more
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Akasha Eveleigh is a Senior at Ulysses High School. She is the daughter of Clint and Kay Eveleigh.
I Am
In collaboration with Ulysses High School teacher Jodi Pfingsten, the Ulysses News will feature a student column. Student writings are submitted by Mrs. Pfingsten after being edited in class. Student subjects and writing styles will vary based on guidelines set forth by Mrs. Jodi Pfingsten and The Ulysses News. more
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Sullivan Bake Sale, Silent Auction Raises Funds For Yearbooks
Sullivan Elementary was able to raise enough funds to purchase every student at Sullivan a yearbook. The school expressed appreciation to everyone who supported the event which took place April 29. … more
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Mary and Eloy's grandchildren: Joshua, Simon, Alyse, Celine, Andrew, Halle, Aiden, and Jensen.
It Takes A Village To Raise A Child
Mary Perez moved to Ulysses in 1967, when she was 13 years old. Six years later, she was marrying the love of her life, Eloy Perez, in 1973.   The two have now been married for 53 years. … more
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Don't Mess With 'Mama Bear'
When it comes to being a parent - Ulysses resident Jennifer Hittle, like most moms, is a "mama bear" when she needs to be. Her son, Preston, attested to that recently when he gave a sermon at … more
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Grant County Community Foundation presented a check in the amount of $2,198.31 to Sullivan Elementary School so they can purchase a new portable sound system. If you are a nonprofit organization in need of some funding, check out GCCF competitive grant application online at grantccf.org or call them at 620-356-4223.
GCCF Presents Check To Sullivan Elementary
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Dan Lindahl (far right) with Newell Brands, provides carseats to Grant County Extension Agent and Certified Car Seat Technician Monica Walker (second from left) at a discounted rate thanks to funding provided by Grant County Women of Purpose. Becky Zerr (far left) and Taunya Lindahl (second from right) were on hand to represent Grant County Women of Purpose. Dan Lindahl has been providing the carseats since the first Grant County Extension carseat checkup event in 2019.
Grant County Women Of Purpose Provide Funding For New Carseats
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RTK Launches 14th Annual Photography Contest
The Ranchland Trust of Kansas (RTK) is excited to announce the launch of its 14th annual photography contest, inviting photographers of all ages and skill levels to capture the natural beauty and … more
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Cindy Lowry Bissell, class of 1980, and her daughter, Chelsea, will be performing at 7:30 p.m., Friday, May 23, at the Gazebo on Main Street in Ulysses for the community and alumni of Ulysses High School. Bring a lawn chair and join in on the fun for an hour of great entertainment. lowry is the daughter of Leo Jo and the late sam lowry.
All Class Reunion Events include Hunny B's Rhapsody
Cindy Lowry Bissell, class of 1980, and her daughter, Chelsea, will be performing at 7:30 p.m., Friday, May 23, at the Gazebo on Main Street in Ulysses for the community and alumni of Ulysses High … more
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Two more dragon-line mobile drip irrigation systems were recently exported to algeria from ulysses. According to a facebook post from dragon-line, they are "saving water, not only in the u.S., but many other countries around the world!" For more information on how to save water, improve soil and plant health, go to www.dragonline.net. Dragon-Line - "transforming center pivot irrigation through drip technology."
Dragon-Line Exports Drip Irrigation Systems To Algeria
Two more dragon-line mobile drip irrigation systems were recently exported to algeria from ulysses. According to a facebook post from dragon-line, they are "saving water, not only in the u.S., but … more
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UPD Urges Drivers To Buckle Up
Memorial Day is one of the busiest travel holidays in the nation, and the Ulysses Police Department is urging all   drivers and passengers on the roads to buckle up. During Click It or … more
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Tom Grauberger looks over papers relating to a scam he was the victim of recently. Grauberger lost $30,000 to the scammers in a very elaborate scheme.
Former Ulysses Resident Loses $30,000 In Elaborate Scam; Wants to Warn Others
Managing Editor/Publisher This is the first story in a series about an elaborate scam which resulted in the loss of $30,000 to a Lakin, Kan., man. LAKIN, Kan. - Lakin resident Tom … more
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Kansas Food Bank and the Local Health Equity Action Team (L-HEAT) held a free food bank May 1 in the alley between the Grant County Senior Center and Dragon Line. The next event is May 29.
Kansas Food Bank Serves 50 Boxes Of Food In Ulysses
news1@ulyssesnews.com The Kansas Food Bank is helping serve the Ulysses community with produce and other food items, and on May 1, the Food Bank passed out more than 50 boxes of food. Cars lined … more
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