FOX News recently at Logan

LOGAN—Recently, FOX News staff and crew traveled to Logan to record footage featuring people who live, work, and learn in the LIFE Center. FOX News Sunday Anchor Shannon Bream conducted the interviews. The crew traveled through town to capture additional footage for the feature. (The Logan Republican)

Wild West Fest committee votes to dissolve non-profit; ends three decades of Hays celebrations

HAYS—The Wild West Festival committee has formally voted to authorize its executive board to dissolve the non-profit organization. The difficult decision follows years of compounding logistical and financial pressures. The organization faced steep increases in overall production expenses, rising artist booking fees, and higher staging and security costs, along with a more competitive landscape for corporate sponsorships. The closure marks the conclusion of not only the annual concert series, but also several deeply rooted Fourth of July traditions produced by the committee, including the annual community parade and the signature fireworks show. (Hays Post)

Former Quinter postmaster pleads guilty to fraud

TOPEKA—According to court documents, Sierra Werth, 32, of Quinter pleaded guilty to one count of misappropriation of postal funds. In January 2025, the U.S. Postal Service determined the Quinter post office had a significant shortfall. The deficit stemmed from missing deposits, cash shortfalls, errors on bank deposits, and money and money orders issued and voided on the same day but negotiated after being voided. An investigation revealed Werth issued and voided at least 10 money orders on the same day. She issued seven money orders under her employee ID and included her name and address in the remitter section. There were three money orders issued under a different postal employee's ID, but they had her name and address in the remitter section. As part of her plea agreement, Werth must pay approximately $26,700.00 in restitution. The U.S. Postal Service—Office of Inspector General (USPS-OIG) is investigating the case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Lindsey Debenham is prosecuting the case. (Hays Post)

Neighbor to proposed solar facility sues Ellis County and developer

ELLIS COUNTY—A neighbor of a proposed solar facility in Ellis County has sued the Ellis County Commission, the Ellis County Clerk, and the developer. Keith and Jody Pfannenstiel own land and a home adjacent to the proposed Tallgrass solar facility. They allege the Commission did not follow proper procedures when approving the conditional-use permit for the development on June 2nd. The proposed solar project by ibV Energy Partners would cover about 1,800 acres west of Mount Pleasant and Yocemento Road. (Hays Post)