Derby Names New Fire Chief

On July 1, 2019, John Turner will begin as Fire Chief for the City of Derby (pop. 24,000). He will assume command of a department of 26 full-time, 14 part-time, and 5 volunteer firefighters operating out of two stations and serving the Derby community sin...

New Water Meter Installations Begin May 15

The City of Derby is working with Professional Meters, Inc. (PMI) to install 6,000 new water meters at households and businesses in Derby beginning May 15. The project will take several months to complete.

Here’s what to expect:

• A PMI employee wil...

Vision Derby 2040 Public Open Houses Announced

As the City of Derby looks toward its future growth, a major goal is to create a clear vision of where we as a community would like to be in the next 20 years. The City wants to remain a community of choice for attracting businesses and retaining and gain...

Woodlawn Reconstruction Project Begins June 3

The reconstruction of Woodlawn Blvd. between Madison Ave. and English St. will begin Monday, June 3, 2019. 

The initial phase will reconstruct Woodlawn Blvd. from Madison Ave. to Market St. including the intersection of Market and Woodlawn. This p...

2019 Smoke on the Plains Derby BBQ & Music Fest

Mark your calendars for June 6, 7 and 8 for the 9^th Annual Smoke on the Plains Derby BBQ & Music Festival. This fun, family-friendly event will be held at High Park, 2801 E. James St.

Smoke on the Plains Derby BBQ & Music Fest, formerly known as th...

Prepare for Severe Weather Season

We have entered severe weather season and experienced a few rounds of severe weather in south central Kansas already. Did you know that in 2018 the outdoor warning sirens didn’t sound in Derby? In fact, throughout the State of Kansas, tornado si...

Derby Celebrates 150 Years

Derby is celebrating its sesquicentennial this year. The official kick-off takes place at the Feb. 12 City Council meeting.

The first event on the 150th calendar is Uncorked, a fundraising event held by the Derby Community Foundation.

See a listing of all a...