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Derby High School to establish athletic hall of fame

  Next fall, Derby High School could initiate an inaugural class to its new hall of fame. Russell Baldwin, athletic director for Derby Public Schools, announced to the school board on Monday the establishment of the Derby High School Hall of Fame. The new hall of fame will recognize Derby’s top student-athletes, coaches and other individuals...

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Need to get rid of that bulky waste? Coupons are available

  Sedgwick County is helping residents dispose of bulky waste by offering a coupon for a free trash dump up to $30 or 1,000 pounds. Loads exceeding the limit are accepted, but will be subject to fees.   An online request form is available at www.sedgwickcounty.org or residents may request a coupon by calling 660-9110. Residents must be...

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photo by Linda Stinnett

A sheriff’s deputy speaks to the pilot of a Pietenpol Air Camper home-built aircraft, after it was loaded in pieces due to a crash landing near Cook Airfield northeast of Derby.

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Pilot walks away from plane crash

  The 61-year-old pilot of an airplane which crashed May 9, near Cook Airfield was uninjured. “He can count his blessings he was able to walk away,” said Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Lt. Brad Hoch. The pilot, from Burrton, was taking the Pietenpol Air Camper on its first flight. Hoch said the pilot experienced engine problems...

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Governor requests federal disaster declaration

  Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback sent a letter May 11 to President Barack Obama, requesting a Federal Emergency Disaster Declaration for the state of Kansas in connection with the tornadoes and strong storms that occurred across the state on April 14 and 15.  The request encompasses the following counties:  Edwards, Ellsworth, Harper, Hodgeman,...

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