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Monday, March 31st, 2025
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Good morning, Wichita. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 31st of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Visiting from North Carolina, Heather Ashworth and her 6-year-old daughter Parham were attacked by geese near their hotel at Waterman & Main during their NCAA tournament trip—Parham received a black eye as the geese reacted protectively during nesting season. KSN
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ BBQ Express is taking over the restaurant space at 6249 E. 21st St. N. that once housed LA Cajun Seafood and Chicken and Da Cajun Shak—renovation work has been underway and owners expect to open in April. Wichita By E.B.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Wichita Police are investigating a shooting in east Wichita on Friday night — a man was approached by two masked suspects armed with a rifle and a handgun who demanded his jewelry — and after he refused, he was shot in the hand and thigh while the suspects fled with three gold necklaces as he drove himself to the hospital and was later released. KNSS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Wichita State did not achieve its goal of awarding 70 research-based doctorates and spent $370 million on research last cycle, falling short of the R1 target. The university will launch new doctoral programs and boost research funds to try for R1 status in 2028. The Sunflower
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ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wichita State biology professor James Beck said invasive Callery pear trees—which now have thorns on their branches—spread rapidly after cross-pollination began in the 1970s and now appear in local parks and prairies. The Kansas Department of Agriculture will issue a quarantine order starting in 2027 to stop their sale and movement and advises residents to choose native alternatives like Redbud. KWCH
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ LaRose Industries recalled 10 versions of its Cra-Z-Art Gemex/Gel2Gem jewelry-making kits on March 27 due to a resin that can cause skin, eye, and respiratory irritation (HEMA) when touched, inhaled, or ingested. The kits, sold nationwide from January 2023 through September 2024 at prices between $13 and $36, should no longer be used and consumers are advised to contact LaRose for a refund. KSN
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Chair Yoga at Maize Recreation Commission
1-2 p.m. | Maize Recreation Commission | $5 drop-in | Experience Chair Yoga focusing on balance, strength, and flexibility in a supportive community environment.
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Foundations of Yoga Class
5-6 p.m. | Maize Recreation Commission | $5 drop-in fee | A nurturing space for beginners to explore yoga with a focus on breath, movement, and mindfulness.
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Chair Yoga at Park City Senior Center
9:30-10:15 a.m. — Park City Senior Center — Free for members — Engage in therapeutic chair yoga designed for all mobility levels to enhance strength and flexibility.
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Engineering Expo 2025
9 AM – 3 PM — Bob Brown Expo Hall — Free admission — Celebrate STEM with hands-on activities for kids K-8 including lava lamps and slime.
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Paleface Swiss Event
7-8:30 p.m. — WAVE — Click for details — Experience Paleface Swiss live at WAVE in Wichita.
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Chair Yoga at Haysville Senior Center
10:00 – 10:45 AM — Haysville Senior Center — Free for members — Enjoy gentle chair yoga that enhances mobility and fosters community.
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Posture Improvement Course
9:00-10:15 AM — Club Hope Fitness — $183 — Focus on building strength, flexibility, and better posture in a supportive environment.
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Beginner Chair Yoga Session
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Club Hope Fitness — Free for cancer survivors; $10 for others — Enjoy a gentle class focusing on strength and resilience tailored for all abilities.
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Foundations of Yoga Class
5-6 PM — Maize Recreation Commission — $5 drop-in fee — Perfect for beginners and those looking to refresh their yoga skills through gentle movements and breathwork.
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Chair Yoga at Park City Senior Center
9:30-10:15 a.m. — Park City Senior Center — Free for members — Experience stress relief and increased mobility through supportive chair yoga practices.
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