Recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in Ulysses came as a surprise to many residents. Much of the initial awareness of the operation spread through social media, where residents …
The following information includes the calls and arrests reported from September 17-24, 2026. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
During the period of …
Sept. 29: Fairytale Fair at the Civic Center, 6:30-8 p.m., hosted by Grant County Library. Volunteers are needed to read stories and provide cookies.
Oct. 1: Grant County Health Department flu …
The council discussed purchasing a nearby $185,000 building for future city needs, including court and police space. They also considered potential private business use. The matter was tabled until …
The Blackout tradition drew a crowd to Golden Plains Credit Union on Wednesday, Sept. 23, as community members lined up to purchase shirts ahead of Friday night’s Ulysses High School football game.
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John Thomas Spencer (Tom) of Johnson City, Kansas, was born on July 17, 1966, in Meade, Kansas, to John Harrison Spencer and Clara Pauline (Chase) Spencer.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert E. Myers, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and self-made businessman, who left this world on September 1, 2026, at the age of 85.
USD 214 teachers Zack Peach (left) and Paul Yiouvanoglou (right) handle the clock and announcing duties during the JV game against Holcomb on September 21. The Ulysses Tigers won the game.
Students in 1st through 5th grade at Harvest Christian School were selling pumpkins and mums next to the Gospel Light Baptist Church. All proceeds benefited Harvest Christian School.
A special …
Ulysses USD 214 issued two statements Wednesday, Sept. 23, addressing an insurance-related grievance with the Grant County Teachers Association (GCTA) and uncertainty within the community.
In a …
Dr. Joel Applegate, Superintendent of Schools for the USD 214 Ulysses School District, provided an update and clarification regarding a previously issued press release concerning an incident …
The Ulysses News is welcoming Destynee Edmondson as a new student intern interested in photography and marketing. She reached out about opportunities after seeing an advertisement for the newspaper on Facebook.
Hickok Elementary School celebrated Patriot Day on Friday, Sept. 11, marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
The school welcomed local hometown heroes, including …
Robin Leonard has been director of the Grant County Chamber of Commerce since Jan. 1.
“It’s been amazing. I love my job,” Leonard said.
Leonard previously worked under former Chamber …
Pastors Breakfast
On Thursday, Sept. 24, local pastors gathered for breakfast at The Creek.
Among those attending were Marcos Martinez of Enviados Asambleas de Dios; George Devora of …
On Wednesday, Sept. 23, the Ulysses News team, consisting of myself and advertising representative Ervey Olivas, traveled to Pampa, Texas, at the invitation of Publisher ReDonn Woods to meet staff …
Sister Whitney and Sister Armstrong first came across Advertising Representative Ervey Olivas as he was mowing his lawn. Somewhat taken by surprise, he referred them to the Ulysses News to discuss …
