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Women of Purpose presented the local Scout organization Troop 186G with a check for $2,952 at the end of last week's Chamber Coffee. The local organization has as their mission to help women and …
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8/13/25
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Vacation Bible School at Oasis Church in Ulysses went Olympic this year.
"I think we were around 120 kids that we served here," said Lead Pastor Andy McMillan.
The theme for this year's VBS …
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By Nancy Wallace-Kletecka, Managing Editor/Publisher
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8/13/25
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Mona Gesaking has dedicated her responder career to Grant County.
A 1980 graduate of Ulysses High School, all of her time spent in the medical field has been right here.
"I've always been …
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By Nancy Wallace-Kletecka, Managing Editor/Publisher
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8/13/25
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Grant County 4-H Livestock Judging Team completed their last week at the end of July with the Crawford County Fair. Top finishers from the team were: Aiden Rice, High Individual Intermediate; Braden …
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Special to the Ulysses News
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8/13/25
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Karen Rodriguez, Ulysses, was recently notified that she will be receiving a NextGen Under 30 award.
Rodriguez, who works for a non-profit organization, Child Care Aware of Kansas, has the …
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By Nancy Wallace-Kletecka, Managing Editor/Publisher
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8/13/25
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The following information is some of the calls and arrests reported from August 1-7, 2025. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
August 1
3:44 a.m. - …
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8/13/25
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The Ulysses News Treasure Hunt is back and better than ever! For more information see the attached flyer or contact the Ulysses News today at 620-356-1201.
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By Nancy Wallace-Kletecka, Managing Editor/Publisher
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8/6/25
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The Ulysses News will be hosting Chalk the Walk to bring in the Fall season. There are different age categories and CASH PRIZES! See the attached flyer for more information or contact the Ulysses …
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By Nancy Wallace-Kletecka, Managing Editor/Publisher
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8/6/25
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American Red Cross was in Ulysses for a blood drive July 31 at the Grant County Civic Center. Water for the event was donated by the Red Cross. Homemade cookies were donated by the Bob Wilson …
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By Nancy Wallace-Kletecka, Managing Editor/Publisher
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8/6/25
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Grant County Sheriff's Deputy Colby Florence has been working in law enforcement for the past nine years. And it is a dream come true for this United States Army Veteran.
"I was employed for one …
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By Nancy Wallace-Kletecka, Managing Editor/Publisher
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8/6/25
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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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Compiled By Nancy Wallace-Kletecka
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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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