Since drought restrictions were enacted in late 2024, limiting Derby customers’ water use some, the city has pushed forward with plans over the past year to bring back part of its local water authority by building a new treatment facility and wells. The l... See more
A staple of Derby’s West End Business Park now, operating out of two side-by-side buildings along River Street, Aircraft & Commercial Enterprises Inc. (ACE) was born of humble beginnings. Current President Mike Helmer, along with his parents, started ... See more
Growing up, Derby High School alum Natalie Fisher-Brown considered herself a crafty and creative person — hence her pursuing a career in graphic design. Fisher-Brown also put those skills to work for her own wedding last summer. Planning it, she knew ther... See more
Toward the end of 2025, the federal government took action that would impact some specific businesses across the country — including several in Kansas and throughout Derby. On Nov. 12, 2025, Congress and President Trump enacted the FY2026 Agriculture Appr... See more
Following increased activity from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under the second term of President Donald Trump in 2025, protests have begun to spread across the country in response — especially in the wake of action in early 2026.
Now, D... See more
