The Derby Informer
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The Derby Informer is a weekly newspaper based in Derby, Kansas. It was founded in 1955 and provides news coverage to the residents of Derby and the surrounding areas. The newspaper's mission is to provide accurate and timely news coverage that is relevant to its readers.
The Derby Informer
2d ago
TOPEKA — A U.S. District Court judge ordered the Kansas Highway Patrol to pay $2.34 million in attorney fees and other costs following a successful challenge to the constitutionality of the state law enforcement agency’s practice of detaining motorists and searching vehicles without establis ..read more
The Derby Informer
2d ago
Field usage at Decarsky Park came to the Derby City Council as a discussion item at its April 9 meeting. The goal was to sort out an agreement between the council, school board and Derby Recreation Commission allowing Derby High School softball to play at the city’s newest facility ..read more
The Derby Informer
2d ago
TOPEKA – Following a years-long clash over who should oversee the state’s child welfare system – a battle that took on new urgency with the death of a Topeka 5-year-old in October – lawmakers sent a bill creating an independent office to the governor. ..read more
The Derby Informer
2d ago
TOPEKA — The budget bill forwarded to Gov. Laura Kelly by the Kansas Legislature includes about $200 million in economic development incentives that could be used to attract a Mattel amusement park in Bonner Springs and a yet-to-be-disclosed “car” manufacturing plant adjacent to Wichita Stat ..read more
The Derby Informer
2d ago
Tying into its Horses, Hats and Roses Kentucky Derby fundraiser on May 4, the Derby Historical Museum is also currently selling special Derby hats – displayed by volunteers Dana Quigley (right) and Jean Garinger. Hats will be available for purchase during normal museum hours (10 a.m. to 2 p ..read more
The Derby Informer
2d ago
Important changes are on the horizon for the USD 260 Non-Resident Enrollment Policy for the 2024-25 school year. These changes, mandated by Kansas law, will impact the enrollment process for non-resident students not just in Derby, but across the state ..read more
The Derby Informer
2d ago
The Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) recently announced significant updates to the state's academic curriculum. Changes made are aimed at enhancing the transfer process between community colleges and Kansas universities, placing the state in greater alignment with most others across the U.S. L ..read more
The Derby Informer
1w ago
The John M. West American Legion Family Post 408 recently held its annual elections to establish post leaders for the next year ..read more
The Derby Informer
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Looking to realize some cost savings through energy efficiency measures, the Derby City Council approved an investment grade audit with Schneider Electric in October 2023 ..read more
The Derby Informer
1w ago
When Fire Marshal Jonathan Marr was taking a close look at Derby Fire and Rescue’s emergency calls, something jumped out at him: 21% of all calls involve citizens falling ..read more