During its June 5 meeting, the Derby Planning Commission took action to advance a pair of housing developments – one in an established neighborhood and another completely new – in the city’s growing northeast region.
In order to expedite completion before the start of the next school year, a special meeting of the Derby City Council was called June 10 to take the next steps and quickly move forward with planned improvements to the intersection of Patriot Avenue and Triple Creek Drive.
Students always want to make the most out of summer vacation, but Derby Public Schools is working hard over the summer to prioritize making every day count in the school year. At the Board of Education meeting on June 9, the final numbers of chronic absenteeism in the district across all sch…
The Derby Recreation Commission was presented with the Partners in Service award from AbilityPoint at the monthly DRC board meeting on June 10. The award recognized the DRC’s for AbilityPoint, a non-profit organization that works to improve the quality of life for individuals with in…
Bargain shoppers descended on Derby in droves June 5-7, looking for deals as part of the Citywide Garage Sale put on by the Derby Rotary Club.
In 1995, the late Cecil Boone opened Derby’s one and only multiplex theater. Today, his daughter and granddaughter are continuing to operate the business and are celebrating 30 years of entertainment for Derby and area movie fans.
Derby Informer graphic designer Chloe Brown was presented with the Best Graphic Designer award – among all divisions – during the Kansas Press Association’s 2025 Awards of Excellence ceremony, held as part of its annual convention June 6 in Salina. Brown also earned first place in the video …
Given the current drought conditions being experienced in Derby and the surrounding regions, significant rainfall at the end of May and start of June was a welcome sight to most – though much more will be needed to eliminate drought restrictions completely.
Time is of the essence for Derby High School volleyball, and the summer is a key time for development. It has been over 230 days since the Panthers last took the court for competition, and the revamped roster is inside the 70-day countdown until the first scheduled competition on Aug. 30. Th…
The classrooms might be empty for the summer, but the Derby wrestling room is full of energy. The Derby Wrestling Club is in full swing with summer activities and is building on the future of Derby High School wrestling. About 120 young wrestlers are back in the wrestling room and developing…
Derby soccer claimed nine all-AVCTL-I honors for the 2025 season. Sophomore Amelia Leggett and senior Mackenzie Cunningham were both named first team all-league selections. Sophomores Yanasely Chavez and Jocelyn Lumbreras received second team honors. Senior Rylee Lones, junior Jordan Hostetl…
Patricia “Pat” Hand, 75, of Derby, ed away Saturday, May 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Her Memorial …
Lesa Delight Lusk, 87, of Derby, ed away peacefully on May 20, 2025. She was born Aug. 28, 1937. She was a retire…
Haysville - Jerry Saville, age 78, ed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
Carl Keith Slack, of Derby, ed away Friday, May 9, at the Wesley Hospital in Wichita.
Jimmy LeRoy Swaney, 85, of Derby, ed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.
Sports Guides
Seasonal sports guides previewing Derby teams.
