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WAMPO seeks new funding agreements
The metro area transportation planning organization is undergoing a financial makeover and the Derby City Council agreed to the changes this past week. The Wichita Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, which serves the Sedgwick, Sumner and Butler county areas, does cooperative transportation planning and coordination so federal funding is matched...
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Area concealed carry effort a model for state legislation
Legislation addressing the issue of concealed carry in public buildings was addressed by the Kansas Legislature in HB 2052 and signed into law by Gov. Sam Brownback on April 16. One of the objectives of this legislation is to eliminate unnecessary restrictions to concealed carry in public buildings where no adequate security protections are in place. The...
U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Justin Shelton
Twelve of McConnell’s 63 KC-135 Stratotankers demonstrate the “elephant walk” formation as they taxi down a runway during an exercise in 2010. The exercise showcased the McConnell Air Force Base aircrews’ capability to prepare a flight and take off within minutes of being notified of a mission.
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McConnell gains tanker program, Congressional delegation says
U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Pat Roberts (R-Kan.), as well as Representatives Mike Pompeo (R-Kan.) and Lynn Jenkins (R-Kan.), issued the following statements today upon learning that the U.S. Air Force selected McConnell Air Force Base as the Main Operating Base No. 1 for replacing KC-135R tanker aircraft with KC-46A’s beginning in 2016....
LINDA STINNETT/Informer photo
Bo McHenry stands at the top of a 20-foot bank along Spring Creek south of Derby. McHenry’s family has owned and farmed the creek bottom land for many years and feels a responsibility for proper stewardship of the soil and water.
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Spring Creek residents seek flooding solutions
Spring Creek has served Derby well for hundreds of years. Could the waters talk there undoubtedly would be stories for thousands of years. What local residents know is the first pioneers, the Alexander Garrett family’s original dugout home was on the banks of the creek near what is now Woodlawn and Chet Smith. With those early settlers came...
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READER SERVICES
- Sacrifices remembered in Friday ceremony - May. 23, 2013
- Derby looking for first win in third straight trip to state softball tournment - May. 23, 2013
- WAMPO seeks new funding agreements - May. 23, 2013
- Area concealed carry effort a model for state legislation - May. 23, 2013
- Derby becomes unlikely addition to state baseball tournament - May. 23, 2013
- McConnell gains tanker program, Congressional delegation says - May. 22, 2013
- Survey ranks water use in city - May. 22, 2013
- Starbucks opens in Derby Marketplace - May. 22, 2013
- Contractor settles over fraudulent activity - May. 22, 2013
- Spring Creek residents seek flooding solutions - May. 22, 2013
- Nelson Drive design in final stages - May. 22, 2013
- Derby wins third straight regional softball title - May. 21, 2013
- Panthers win regional championship - May. 21, 2013
- Wilson places sixth at state diving meet - May. 21, 2013
- Gurley finishes 10 strokes out of first at state golf tounament - May. 21, 2013
- Groundbreaking held for DMS renovations, addition - May. 20, 2013
- School lunch prices will likely rise - May. 20, 2013
- Severe storms pass through Derby - May. 19, 2013
- Minister plans to help tend another crop - May. 19, 2013
- Crosswinds Community Church purchases former First Baptist building - May. 19, 2013
- Sewer improvement fee reduced in Rose Hill - May. 18, 2013
- Passenger trains for Wichita gain key mayoral support - May. 18, 2013
- Challenge Games celebrates 25 years of opportunities - May. 18, 2013
- Class 6A state softball and baseball brackets released - May. 17, 2013
- Teacher of the Year finalists visit Derby Public Schools - May. 17, 2013
- Carpenters union targets DRC project - May. 17, 2013
- Electronic message sign changes recommended by Planning Commission - May. 17, 2013
- Starbucks opening Friday in Derby Marketplace - May. 16, 2013
- Recognizable Derby icon dies - May. 16, 2013
- Man arrested in Oklahoma may be suspect in Mulvane bank robbery - May. 16, 2013
- Neighbor’s tip leads to burglar’s capture - May. 16, 2013
- Wal-Mart gains beer license even though too close to church - May. 15, 2013
- Derby wins regional baseball championship, earns trip to state tournament - May. 15, 2013
- Spring Creek meeting this evening, online survey available - May. 15, 2013
- Derby woman arrested for stealing Sumner sheriff’s patrol vehicle - May. 15, 2013
- Rocheleau sentenced to 32 months in prison - May. 15, 2013
- Open House and auction are this week - May. 14, 2013
- State tennis too much for Derby - May. 14, 2013
- Boys track earns AVCTL runner-up title - May. 14, 2013
- Derby ends regular season on four-game win streak - May. 14, 2013
- Class of 2003 members sought - May. 13, 2013
- School to maintain control of Wildcat Blvd. - May. 13, 2013
- New message system will keep Andover residents notified - May. 13, 2013
- Volunteer honored by Scouts - May. 12, 2013
- Have what it takes to start a business? - May. 12, 2013
- Jurassic Art is one of a kind in Rose Hill - May. 12, 2013
- 2013 fishing atlas now available - May. 11, 2013
- Flood insurance rates to increase - May. 11, 2013
- Downtown revitalization efforts gain community support - May. 11, 2013
- Challenge Games celebrates 25th anniversary in Derby - May. 10, 2013
- Panthers end four-game losing streak with victory over Southeast - May. 10, 2013
- Letter Carriers food drive replenishes local food pantry - May. 10, 2013
- Informer receives top award at Kansas Press Convention - May. 10, 2013
- May 15 meeting set for residents impacted by Spring Creek drainage - May. 10, 2013
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