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Ulysses City Council discussed needs at the Ulysses Cub/Boy Scout building at its June 11 meeting. The building at South Glenn and East Flower has been at that location since the 1950s.

news1@ulyssesnews.com Ulysses Scout Troop 186 is active and growing. And with the addition of Girl Troop 1186, that growth will be accelerated. But the Scout House at East Flower and South … more

By Shawn Yorks | 6/18/25

City Adjusts Park Hours, Resolves To Support Joint Eco Devo Initiative

news1@ulyssesnews.com An increase in criminal activity in some Ulysses parks prompted the Ulysses city council to adjust opening and closing times for most city parks. Parks such as Unity Plaza, … more

By Shawn Yorks | 6/18/25

Irregularities Flagged Lakin Man's Account

This is the fourth story in a series about an elaborate scam which resulted in the loss of $30,000 to Lakin, Kan., resident Tom Grauberger. more

By Nancy Wallace-Kletecka | 6/18/25

Eight File For Three City Council Seats

news1@ulyssesnews.com Grant County Clerk and Election Supervisor Anita Lane announced at the June 3 Grant County Commission meeting there will not be an August Primary Election in Grant County. … more

By Shawn Yorks | 6/11/25

A joint meeting between the City of Ulysses, USD 214 Board of Trustees, Grant County Commission, Grant County Economic Development, and Grant County Chamber of Commerce took place June 3 at Bear Creek Coffee.

Government Entities Join Forces To Assess Community Needs

news1@ulyssesnews.com Ulysses City Council, Grant County Commission, USD 214 Board of Trustees, Grant County Economic Development, and Grant County Chamber of Commerce gathered together June 3 … more

By Shawn Yorks | 6/11/25

County Seeks To Prevent Rock Thefts

news1@ulyssesnews.com Grant County Road and Bridge Department recently had more than $2,000 worth of half-inch rock stolen from the county stockpile, and Supervisor Shaun Minks wants to put an … more

By Shawn Yorks | 6/11/25

Fireworks burst over Ulysses July 4, 2024.

City: No Public Fireworks Display This Year

news1@ulyssesnews.com Ulysses City Council announced at its May 29 meeting there will be no public fireworks display this year. Part of the issue is licensing. “Both my and Tim … more

By Shawn Yorks | 6/4/25

Lakin man urges others to 'Trust Your Gut'

Managing Editor/Publisher This is the third story in a series about an elaborate scam which resulted in the loss of $30,000 to a Lakin, Kan., man. LAKIN, Kan. - Former Ulysses resident Tom … more

By Nancy Wallace-Kletecka | 6/4/25

Judge Orders Second Dog Put Down Following Cat Attack

news1@ulyssesnews.com The second of two dogs involved in a March 6 attack on a local cat and her kittens was ordered euthanized following a short trial May 19, in Ulysses Municipal Court. … more

By Shawn Yorks | 5/28/25

County Hears More Appropriation Requests

news1@ulyssesnews.com Grant County Commission entertained another round of appropriations request as budget time is fast approaching. The commissioners heard presentations from Compass … more

By Shawn Yorks | 5/28/25

(Left to right) Jim Crump, UHS Class of 1983, and his wife Michelle (Hammer) Crump, UHS Class of 1986, both of Emporia; Sherri (Higgs) Annis, Class of 1984, Ulysses; and Georgianna (Rash) Doton, Class of 1984, Clearwater, Fla., took a tour of Ulysses High School while they were in town for the recent UHS All Class reunion. The four were enjoying looking through the Senior panels at UHS.

Ulysses All School Reunion

By Nancy Wallace-Kletecka | 5/28/25

UPD Joins Critical Response Team

news1@ulyssesnews.com The Ulysses Police Department entered into a memorandum of Understanding at its May 14 council meeting with the Southwest Kansas Critical Response team. The multi-agency … more

By Shawn Yorks | 5/21/25

Ulysses High School seniors laid purple and yellow tiger lilies – the class flower and class colors – on a chair next to a portrait of Chris Garcia during the Ulysses High School Class of 2025 commencement May 17. The seniors honored Garcia, who died in a shooting in 2021 and would have been a Class of 2025 graduate.

Class of 2025 Walks With 'Pomp And Circumstance'

By Shawn Yorks | 5/21/25

USD 214 School Board Hears ‘Dignity Room’ Presentation

news1@ulyssesnews.com Handicap accessibility should be a top priority for schools and government buildings. And while many USD 214 buildings have handicap accessibility signage, some of the … more

By Shawn Yorks | 5/21/25

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

By Shawn Yorks | 5/14/25

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

By Shawn Yorks | 5/14/25

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

By Nancy Wallace-Kletecka | 5/14/25

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

By Shawn Yorks | 5/14/25

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

By Nancy Wallace-Kletecka | 5/7/25

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

By Shawn Yorks | 5/7/25

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 went to trial and eventually resulted in the dog in … more

By Shawn Yorks | 5/7/25

City Approves Rezoning, Appointments

news1@ulyssesnews.com The Ulysses City Council approved Ordinance 1348, a rezoning for a partial of land at 2200 West Oklahoma Avenue – Odor’s Garage – from Agriculture to CS … more

By Shawn Yorks | 4/30/25

Plans For Old Weaver Popcorn Factory Are No Longer 'Pop Secret'

Workers out of Denver spray paint a mural that reads “Trampoline” on the side of the former Weaver Popcorn factory in Ulysses April 22. Dr. Bradyn Bishop took possession of the building … more

By Shawn Yorks | 4/30/25

First responders were called to a residential fire to a mobile home at 743 GLenn Court in Ulysses April 25. The home sustained a lot of interior damage. Yellow police tape was still around the home as of monday with some having gotten intwined in a neighbor's tree. no injuries were reported in the incident which was determined to have been an arson. An arrest has been made in connection with the fire.

Arrest Made In Connection With Alleged Arson April 25

Managing Editor/Publisher A Ulysses man has been arrested and charged with an arson, which occurred at approximately 11:44 a.m., April 25, to a mobile home at 743 Glenn Court in Ulysses. … more

By Nancy Wallace-Kletecka | 4/30/25

Ulysses Animal Control Officer Anne Langston received a token of appreciation for her work as the only Animal Control Officer covering Ulysses during the annual National Animal Control Appreciation Week dinner April 16 at Bentwood Golf Course. Ulysses Police Chief Ron Vagher and Ulysses City Administrator Luke Grimes presented the award.

Ulysses Animal Control plays host to National Animal Control Appreciation Week Celebration

news1@ulyssesnews.com Each year, the second full week in April is designated as National Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week by the National Animal Care and Control Association. Local … more

By Shawn Yorks | 4/23/25