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🌱 What would a reopened Derby hospital under Via Christi look like?

Derby, Kansas Patch AM: a 4 min read

Morning Derby! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What would a reopened Derby hospital under Via Christi look like?
  • Which candidates will represent Derby on the Sedgwick County Commission?

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 79 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 83, low: 69.
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Sale not final, but Via Christi seeks leader for Derby hospital (ksn.com) — Derby residents could soon see their closed Rock Regional Hospital revived, as Ascension Via Christi is recruiting a president to run a newly acquired hospital in the Derby community, even though the sale isn’t finalized yet. The system says it’s planning ahead while real estate details are completed, aiming to restore services and rebuild trust after the facility’s bankruptcy and January closure.
   

• Here's who is running for Sedgwick County commissioner in 2026 (kansas.com) — Derby residents are in Sedgwick County’s District 5, where incumbent Commissioner Jim Howell, a Republican, will face Libertarian challenger Olivia Hayse in the November 2026 election. The article explains who is running in all three contested districts, what commissioners do, and how their decisions affect county services like EMS, 911, corrections, and the sheriff’s office.
   

📸 Around Derby

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Derby

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    Monday June 8
  • Board of Education Meeting, Administrative Center →
    Derby Public Schools - Unified School District 260, 1550 E Walnut Grove Rd, Derby, KS 67037, USA
    6:30 pm
    • Thursday June 11
  • June Chamber Luncheon
    Derby Chamber of Commerce The Venue at Madison Avenue Central Park
    11:30 am
    • Saturday June 13
  • Smokin' Sampler
    Derby Chamber of Commerce High Park
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I’m looking for someone to help with a yard clean up.
    I need leaves removed, gutters cleaned, lawn mowed and trimmed, vines removed from home and branches removed. Please let me know or refer me to… (Nextdoor Pleasantview)
  • RB American Group posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Derby. Apply here.
  • Olive Garden Italian Kitchen posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Derby. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Derby here.

🗞 Nearby News

Wichita

  • Wichita native found the Titanic on a secret mission. Here's what to know (kansas.com)
  • Wichita preparing to celebrate the World Cup with free community events (kwch.com)
  • Airshare selects Gogo Galileo HDX for Phenom 300 fleet (inflight-online.com)

Clearwater

  • 6 bodies of water could be unsafe in KS. What to know about toxic algal blooms (kansas.com)

Ok Derby! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Derby

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