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For years now, through the help of donations and federal grants, USD 260 has been offering free summer meals to students. With recent changes, though, the program has seen a boom in popularity — with the district on track to see increased participation yet again in 2026.
Earlier this year, Derby's Shelton Collision celebrated some significant history — marking its 50th year in business in March 2026. Now, some more history is being made as the long-running, family-owned business has officially been sold.
Since he arrived to the Derby area in the late ‘80s, it didn't take long for Vaughn Nun to get invested in the community.
A proposed housing development in Derby’s Stone Creek neighborhood has spurred a lot of discussion since platting was originally submitted back in March.
As its name suggests, while Clearwater may have gotten its start in a nearby Sedgwick County community, it has found a well-suited home in Derby and its West End Business
A stretch of Woodlawn Boulevard is set to get some much-needed improvements following action taken by the Derby City Council at its July 14 meeting.
July is a big month for sharks, with Shark Awareness Day recently being celebrated on July 14 and Discovery to launch its annual Shark Week — prominently highlighting the aquatic creature — on July 26.
As I sat in a meeting last week and chatted about summer soon coming to an end, with the start of the 2026-2027 school year rapidly approaching, I got hit hard with a wave of nostalgia.
Back in March 2025, two Derby churches (OneChurch and Pleasantview Baptist Church) officially merged to be reborn as OneChurch at Pleasantview or OCAP — doubling the size of the church congregation and adding an influx of new members as well.
As budget season continues, the Derby City Council took the next steps at its July 14 meeting, giving approval to exceed the revenue neutral rate while setting a public hearing on both the RNR and 2027 budget for the Aug. 25 meeting.
