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Derby's local source for community news, information and more. If it’s Derby news - you’ll know it! @Derby_Sports

 Derby, Kansas
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"I think that Veterans Day and the Veterans Day celebration gives us a meaningful moment to pause, come together and hear stories, and make sure that their service is remembered and appreciated." derbyinformer.com/news/derby…
Community partners join together to celebrate veterans

Community partners join together to celebrate veterans

Garrett Park’s Veterans Memorial Walk of Freedom stands as a testament to the commitment and sacrifice made by Derby’s military members, past and present.

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A Kansas-themed photo contest returns after a four-year break. derbyinformer.com/news/area_…
Submissions open for Kansas Historical Society photo contest

Submissions open for Kansas Historical Society photo contest

After a four-year hiatus, the Kansas Historical Society announced the return of the “Happy Birthday Kansas” photo contest. The contest theme is “Capturing Kansas,” which encourages students to...

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Kick off the holiday season with the annual city Christmas Tree Lighting. derbyinformer.com/news/derby…
City’s Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony upcoming

City’s Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony upcoming

The 21st annual city of Derby Christmas Tree Lighting will take place at Madison Avenue Central Park, located at 512 E. Madison Ave., from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 19.

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The Trunk-or-Treaters were out in full force over Halloween weekend. Check out a few scenes of the costumed-fun captured and see more at derbyinformer.com.
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Derby native prepares for leadership transition with youth baseball league he helped create. derbyinformer.com/news/area_…
League 42 organizer announces plans to step down

League 42 organizer announces plans to step down

Bob Lutz, a Derby native and DHS grad, announced on Oct. 27 that he intends to step down as the executive director of League 42 – a Wichita youth baseball

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A free breakfast for veterans is upcoming. derbyinformer.com/news/derby…
American Legion hosting free veterans breakfast

American Legion hosting free veterans breakfast

The Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 408, will host a Veterans Breakfast on Nov. 8. The all-you-can-eat breakfast will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. at the American

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Derby Senior Services looks within to fill new assistant director position. derbyinformer.com/news/busin…
Bruso promoted with Derby Senior Services

Bruso promoted with Derby Senior Services

The city of Derby recently announced that Amy Bruso has been promoted to the role of senior services assistant director. Bruso initially joined Derby Senior Services in 2021 as the

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Rising claims force city to make some updates to health insurance policies. derbyinformer.com/news/derby…
City adjusting health insurance plans

City adjusting health insurance plans

Derby Human Resources Director Jenny Turner presented on some notable, but unsurprising, health insurance trends during the latest Derby City Council meeting.

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Derby VFW Post 7253 will be helping celebrate Veterans Day, and raise support, with its annual beard contest coming up this weekend. derbyinformer.com/news/derby…
VFW bringing back beard contest

VFW bringing back beard contest

Derby VFW Post 7253 will be hosting its second annual Red, White and Blue Beard and Mustache Competition on Nov. 7 at Madrocks, 1821 E. Madison Ave.

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“This was a great year. We used all the budget for the program this year." derbyinformer.com/news/derby…
Derby property tax relief programs see more use in 2026

Derby property tax relief programs see more use in 2026

Local property tax relief program usage was on the rise in Derby this past year, as highlighted by Assistant to the City Manager Hannah Baker during the council’s Oct. 27

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Personnel from Derby FD continue to earn top state-level honors. derbyinformer.com/news/derby…
Derby fire marshal receives state award

Derby fire marshal receives state award

Jonathan Marr, Derby fire marshal, was recently honored with the Community Risk Reduction Award by the Kansas State Association of Fire Chiefs (KSAFC) during its annual conference held Oct. 29.

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More dining options coming along Rock Road corridor. derbyinformer.com/news/busin…
Wingstop sets plans for Derby expansion

Wingstop sets plans for Derby expansion

Another restaurant is set to go in along Rock Road in Derby, as Wingstop recently pulled a building permit for 2307 N. Rock Rd. – the retail center directly north

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Defendant responds to Wichita's motion to dismiss a lawsuit regarding the use of ALPR cameras, pushing the issue closer to trial. derbyinformer.com/news/area_…
Wichita ALPR lawsuit set to go to trial

Wichita ALPR lawsuit set to go to trial

Mason Grimmett, a Wichita resident, with the support of the Kansas Justice Institute, is in the process of challenging Wichita’s use of automated license plate readers (APLRs) throughout the city.

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BOE election alignment, modifications to cellphone ban and more reviewed as Derby school board shapes legislative priorities for 2027. derbyinformer.com/news/derby…
BOE discusses election timing and other legislative issues

BOE discusses election timing and other legislative issues

The 2027 session of the Kansas Legislature may be a ways off still, but the Derby school board is already working to hone its priorities to submit to local legislators.

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Derby Public Schools received a visit from the Kansas Commissioner of Education recently. derbyinformer.com/cooper-ele…
Cooper Elementary gets visit from the Kansas Commissioner of Education

Cooper Elementary gets visit from the Kansas Commissioner of Education

Kansas Commissioner of Education Dr. Jake Steel and Kansas State Board of Education member Betty Arnold visited Cooper Elementary on Oct. 22. After an overview of the Derby school district’s

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“Whether they’re paying for groceries, housing or medical care, family caregivers are marking a significant financial commitment that can affect their own economic security." derbyinformer.com/news/area_…
Caring for aging parents is getting more expensive

Caring for aging parents is getting more expensive

Costs are soaring for people who care for their older parents and other family members, according to a new study.

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Program helping with business facade improvements in Derby to see some modifications. derbyinformer.com/news/busin…
Update to facade improvement program approved

Update to facade improvement program approved

The Derby City Council took action at its latest meeting on Oct. 27 to update a 5-year-old program in an effort to maximize its impact.

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New lieutenant promoted from within for Derby Fire Department. derbyinformer.com/news/busin…
Derby FD names new lieutenant

Derby FD names new lieutenant

The Derby Fire Department recently announced that Mike Bowman has been promoted to the role of fire lieutenant. As such, Bowman will serve as the company officer on Truck 81,

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Derby Knights make donation to local pregnancy support center. derbyinformer.com/news/derby…
Local Knights of Columbus help support Embrace

Local Knights of Columbus help support Embrace

The St. Mary Knights of Columbus Council 4458 of Derby, as part of the organization’s pro-life efforts, recently helped with the purchase and installation of an embryo sonogram machine for

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Looking for a guide to all the Trunk or Treats going on around Derby over Halloween weekend? Then make sure to check out our handy Trunk or Treat activity listing and map at derbyinformer.com/news/derby….
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