Derby is a growing community of more than 26K people. Home to the Derby Panthers, outstanding schools, 330 acres of park land and 25 miles of hike & bike paths.
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Hey Derby! Share your ideas for walking, biking and rolling across the region at the @Derby_Library on Thursday, Oct. 1 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
STAR Plan kickoff Open Houses are happening in the Northeast (Bel Aire), Southwest (Goddard), Northwest (Maize), Wichita, and Southeast (Derby) the week of September 28, plus a virtual option! See details and take the survey: wampo.org/star-plan
ALT Announcement of upcoming STAR Plan open houses with dates and locations listed on the left side.
Road Closure Alert: Derby will begin reconstructing N. Woodlawn Blvd. between Winding Lane and 55th St. on 9/28/26. Woodlawn will be closed from Winding Lane to just south of Bellows St. for approx. two months. derbyks.gov/woodlawn
ALT Woodlawn Blvd. from 55th St. S. to Winding Lane will be reconstructed starting Sept. 28, 2026.
The Boil Water Advisory for the City of Derby has been lifted by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment effective 9:09 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 18.
ALT The Boil Water Advisory has been lifted for the City of Derby.
As of 9/17 at 5:35 pm, @KDHE lifted the Boil Water Advisory for Wichita. Derby is required to perform a water quality analysis. Testing samples will be taken tonight. We anticipate that the advisory will be lifted on Friday after a 24-hour incubation period & approval by KDHE.
ALT Advisory Update: Derby Boil Water Advisory remains in effect.
The City of Derby, in accordance with the City of Wichita per requirements of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), has issued a boil water advisory for all water customers effective Sept. 16. Learn more: derbyks.gov/news.
ALT Boiling pot of water for Boil Water Advisory
Northbound Rock Rd. is shut down at Country View while officers work a serious accident. Please avoid the area. #drivesafederby
In Sept. 2025 permanent watering restrictions were established by the City Council to support long-term conservation measures. Citywide watering days are Tues., Thurs. and Sat. before 10 a.m. and after 6 p.m. Watering is not allowed between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. any day of the week.
ALT Citywide watering days are Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday before 10 am and after 6 pm.
The traffic signal at K-15 & Venture Rd. is now in operation and the roundabout to Walmart is open. The signal is operating in timed mode so lights will change based on a timing pattern. In a few weeks, the signal will transition to a detection system which uses cameras.
ALT The intersection of K-15 and Venture Rd. is now open.
If you are impacted by the federal government shutdown and having trouble paying your utility bills, the City will work with you on payment plans. Call 788-1424. If you can help, the City has a Utility Fund Assistance Program. Donate here: bit.ly/voluntarydonation.
ALT Utility Assistance is being provided by the City of Derby.
We need your votes in our Halloween Home Decorating Contest. We have to send you over to Facebook to view the photo album: facebook.com/media/set/?vani…
Like your favorite photos in the Spookiest and Most Creative categories! Winners will be announced Nov. 1.
ALT Spooky house entry in the Halloween Home Decorating Contest.
We are seeking entries for the 3rd Annual Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest that will be held Thursday, Oct. 16 at Decarsky Dog Park. Enter now at derbyks.gov/.../Derby-HowlOW….... We will have prizes in each category (under 40 lbs and over 40 lbs). #derbythirdthursday
ALT Dog costume contest four-legged participant at Derby Third Thursday.
No left turns into the high school from Rock Road at Pinion St due to a malfunctioning light. Repairs are being made.
Trash and recycling will not be picked up by Waste Connections on Jan. 10. They will attempt pick up on Jan. 11 so leave your carts at the curb. If they are not able to pick up your trash 1/11 then they will pick it up on your regularly scheduled day next week. Extra bags free.
City Hall, the Derby Senior Center, Municipal Court, the Derby Welcome Center & the Derby Public Library will be closed Friday, Jan. 10 due to the adverse weather conditions.
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➡️Sedgwick County Transportation routes, operated by the Sedgwick County Department of Aging & Disabilities, is suspended TODAY, Jan. 6. Operations will resume at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7.
➡️The Sedgwick County Election Office is closed TODAY, Jan. 6.
Get ready for winter weather this weekend. City crews have been preparing for winter storms and are ready to respond. See our snow route map and street treatment plan at derbyks.com/snow. #kswx
Accumulating snow and ice are expected Saturday into Sunday. Here is a look at the current probabilities. Changes are possible to the forecast including a southward shift. Please continue to check back for updates. #kswx
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Keep 9-1-1’s emergency lines of communication open on New Years Eve by reporting any nuisances to Sedgwick County’s non-emergency phone line. From 9 p.m., Dec. 31, – 1 a.m., Jan. 1, 2025, call 316-290-1011 with complaints or concerns about parties, excess noise or fireworks.
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Working to keep our schools safe Officer Hale, Derby Police Department and Assistant Principal Justin McCubbin @DHS_Panthers shares about National drug trends they learned from a recent conference. @DerbySchoolsKS
