Derby American Legion Riders lend their money and time to homeless veterans during Wichita's 12th annual Stand Down event on Sept. 26.
 

Police Officer Michael Cooter, a two-year member of the Derby Police Department, is serving as the new School Resource Officer at Derby Middle School.
 

Derby resident Marion Beaver sings with The Wichita Chorus of Sweet Adeline's International.

WSU Scholarship Information Nights will be held at 6 p.m. now through Oct. 2

A Word in Edgewise – A column by Sedgwick County Commissioner Tim Norton

Everyone and their dogs showed up for the first Annual Rock River Rapids Pooch Pool Party this weekend.
 

Golden tickets glimmered in the spotlight as Oompa Loompas scurried about at the Derby Recreation Commission’s Camp Center Stage performance of Willy Wonka Jr.
 

As of Monday afternoon, a 15-year-old Derby girl hit and run over by a vehicle Saturday  was still in critical condition at Wesley Medical Center.

Owners of Derby’s restaurants and bars who were dismayed at the recent city-wide smoking ban will have a chance to choose whether or not they continue to allow smoking at their restaurant or bar – outside.

Independent Transmission Repair in derby was shut down last week by the Kansas Department of Revenue (KDR) and the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Department.

Kids ages 5 to 13 in Derby are encouraged to enter artwork for a statewide poster contest focusing on Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day - a nationwide effort to reduce traffic fatalities by urging motorists to take extra precautions when driving or riding in vehicles.

Summer Fest 2008, sponsored by the Derby Community Coalition Promoting Healthy Choices, will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. at High Park in Derby on Saturday, Aug. 23.

Pat Swaney, El Paso Water Company President and Derby Assistant Fire Chief, is retiring after 45 years of service to the city of Derby.