EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (July 16, 2026)

  ALMA Following the launch of Alma’s YouTube Channel and recent digital broadcast testing, the city is now focused on maximizing community engagement.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (July 16, 2026)

  The Ferris Public Library like to extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who took part in this year’s Summer Reading Club and helped make it a success.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (July 7 – 13)

Moore, George, 55, assault intentional/reckless impending breath/circulation family member w/prev arrest Felony 2, DWLI w/prev conviction/suspension w/o financial restitution. Brumfield, Martin, 29, criminal trespass.

WILMER ARRESTS (July 5 – 12, 2026)

Calvin, Charlie, 53, criminal trespass. Hale, Ladanian, 18, warrant arrest other agency. Carey, Marvin, 43, poss marij <2oz, unl carrying weapon. Green, Kobe, 21, poss marij <2oz, unl carrying weapon, poss marij <2oz, unl carrying weapon.

EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (July 9, 2026)

  ALMA Alma is having I-45 corridor zoning and expansion debates, and the city council is holding public sessions to address growing pressure from commercial developers looking to acquire acreage along the I-45 frontage roads for new logistics and industrial truck stops.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE (July 9, 2026)

Jennifer Thissen from Palmer was named to spring Dean’s Honor Roll at Wichita State University.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (June 30 – July 6, 2026)

  Nelson, Brandy, 40, false statement to police/special investigator/law enforcement employee/corrections officer. Roberson, Warren, 43, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g. Barrera-Marquez, Ninrod, 20, DWI, immigration hold. Islas, Juan, 42, assault causes bodily injury family member, robbery Felony 2.

WILMER ARRESTS (June 28 – July 5, 2026)

Crenshaw, Kalon, 26, poss marij <2oz. Lopez-Antionio, Arnulfo, 44, assault causes bodily injury family member. Escalante-Granados, Henry, 21, duty on striking fixture/hwy landscape>=$200. Hill, Ladamion, 26, poss marij <2oz. Hunt, Deontae, 23, poss marij <2oz.

EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (July 2, 2026)

  ALMA Alma had some “long overdue” repairs done on the railroad crossing last week on FM 1183 by City Hall.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (July 2, 2026)

  Join us on Tuesday, July 7, at 11 a.m. for Window to the Wild, an engaging presentation that brings visitors up close with fascinating wildlife while teaching about animal habitats, behaviors, and conservation efforts.