The Derby Informer

01/17/2025

Fort Hays State University recognized graduates during its fall commencement ceremonies, including several local students.

Fort Hays State University recently recognized approximately 1,014 graduates during its fall commencement ceremonies in December, including several local students.

01/16/2025

Disapproval of history curriculum at DHS leads to backlash from board members, staff and more.

A completed action item from a December USD 260 Board of Education meeting came back up at the Jan. 13 meeting – with board members, district staff and patrons weighing

01/16/2025

Do you want to turn your goals into reality? This class could help.

The Mulvane Public Library will be hosting a goal setting class on Jan. 27. The event will begin at 6 p.m. at the library (408 N. 2nd Ave.) in Mulvane.

01/16/2025

Pending housing developments lead city to take on more road maintenance.

On the heels of annexations last year to incorporate two planned housing developments near 55th Street and Rock Road into the Derby city limits, the city council approved another annexation

01/16/2025

District staff recognized for years of service with Derby Public Schools.

During the Jan. 13 USD 260 Board of Education meeting, staff from both the Administrative Center and Carlton Learning Center were recognized for their years of service with the district.

01/16/2025

“The Voice” will feature a Derby High School alum on its upcoming season.

Local musician and Derby High School alum Jaelen Johnston recently announced on his personal page that he auditioned for and will appear on the upcoming season of the reality

01/16/2025

The Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Consumer Protection Division recently put out a release regarding credit card transactions.

The Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Consumer Protection Division recently put out a release alerting residents to a recent change in Kansas state law that could impact them.

01/15/2025

After much discussion, Derby City Council makes call on additional usage of special vehicles on city streets.

Following extensive discussion at a meeting in November, the Derby City Council revisited the issue of additional special purpose vehicles – specifically utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) – on city streets

01/15/2025

What do you think? Should daylight saving time be done away with or would you prefer to keep it around? Share your thoughts by voting in our latest poll at https://www.derbyinformer.com/poll/the-kansas-legislature-could-potentially-consider-a-bill-to-eliminate-daylight-savings-time-during-the/poll_ff2e4bda-d2b0-11ef-bee1-6bacdfe46049.html.

01/15/2025

The Derby Board of Education voted on new leadership – including president and vice president.

During its first meeting of the new calendar year on Jan. 13, the Derby Board of Education voted on new leadership – including president and vice president.

01/15/2025

Applications are now open for the Derby Community Foundation scholarships.

The Derby Community Foundation is currently accepting applications for 2025 scholarships from graduating Derby High School seniors (or previous recipients, in some cases). Most of the scholarships offered have deadlines

01/15/2025

ROUNDUP: A basketball sweep over a league rival highlights the Wednesday Roundup.

Boys basketball avenges 2024 Sub-State loss

01/15/2025

McPherson College recently announced its fall 2024 honor roll and honorable mention, with several area students included.

McPherson College recently announced its fall 2024 honor roll and honorable mention. Students must be enrolled full-time and earn a grade point average of 3.55 or higher during the last

01/14/2025

Ahead of 2025 legislative session, action taken to ban reporters from House floor.

TOPEKA — House Speaker Dan Hawkins banned reporting from the House chamber floor in new rules issued ahead of the legislative session, breaking from historical precedent and further exhibiting his

01/14/2025

Kallie Rickords is way more than just a point guard for the Lady Panthers at Derby High School.

Kallie Rickords can do a little bit of everything for the Lady Panthers on the basketball court. Listed at 5’4”, the senior isn’t defined by her stature but by her

01/14/2025

Fancy some seafood? A pair of Kansas agencies recommend caution when looking at the type of fish being consumed.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) recently issued specific fish consumption advisories for 2025. The advisories identify types of

01/14/2025

The Derby City Council will readdress and potentially take action on an ordinance update regarding special use vehicles at tonight's meeting.

At the Jan. 14 Derby City Council meeting, staff and council members will readdress and potentially take action to update a city ordinance regarding the use of special purpose vehicles

01/14/2025

Derby Public Schools looking for feedback on potential high school curriculum for science, law enforcement classes.

Derby Public Schools is currently evaluating potential high school curriculum materials for AP Biology, Introduction to Law and Public Safety, Law Enforcement 1 and Law Enforcement 2 courses.