Derby Informer

1 week ago | derbyinformer.com | Cody Friesen

After missing nearly his full freshman season at Cowley College, Braden Horn contributed at his new home at Kansas City Kansas Community College this past season. As the summer rolls around, Horn is working on consistency through collegiate summer baseball. Horn’s freshman season at Cowley came to a sudden end five weeks into the spring after breaking the hamate bone in his wrist, which needed surgery. He opted to take a medical redshirt for the season.

1 week ago | derbyinformer.com | Kelly Breckunitch

Getting a surprisingly early start, Derby and the surrounding region dealt with not one, not two but three rounds of severe weather on June 17 that left city staff, first responders and community members dealing with the effects in the days after. Heavy rains and winds in excess of 100 mph created plenty of issues, with the city primarily having to deal with downed trees and power lines — barricading a number of streets until it was safe to pass.

1 week ago | derbyinformer.com | Kelly Breckunitch

While there is still time before the city manager’s proposed 2026 budget is presented in July, the Derby City Council came together in mid-June for a second budget workshop to take a look at the bigger picture (the city’s five-year plan) and how it could impact current financial planning. City Manager Kiel Mangus first presented on the Derby Difference sales tax and the effect it has had.

1 week ago | derbyinformer.com | Kelly Breckunitch

Growing up, I distinctly remember at least one piece of decor from my great aunt and uncle’s house in Salina. Whenever my family would go over to visit, I’d usually wind up downstairs at some point and always see this one wall sign – in two parts — that read: “In case of emergency, lift this flap.” Doing as it said, the second part of the sign held the punchline: “Not now stupid, in case of emergency!”Once disaster strikes, what do you do?

1 week ago | derbyinformer.com | Cody Friesen

Former Panther Chloe Enslinger’s competitive nature has been evident at every level of softball and has fueled her to get better. After wrapping up a strong career at Barton Community College, Enslinger has found a new home at Friends University. After a strong freshman season, including a second team All-KJCC Region Six selection as an infielder with time at third base and catcher, Enslinger elevated her skills because she knew how to prepare.