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Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
Good morning, Wichita. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Renata’s Garden—a mobile plant shop in a renovated school bus—travels around Wichita and nearby counties including Butler, Marion, Harvey, and Sedgwick to bring a curated selection of plants and plant-themed merchandise to local residents. The business began as a high school project and now partners with local organizations for pop-up events. KWCH
- ➤ Wichita's Towne West Mall has been rezoned from commercial to industrial, opening the door for out-of-town developers to propose new investments and improvements — the planning commission met with developers who explained their plans while some locals expressed concerns over traffic and a continuing homeless presence. This change sets the stage for future redevelopment aimed at revitalizing the area. FOX Kansas
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A federal judge rejected a motion to dismiss three civil lawsuits brought by the Marion County Record publisher, a reporter and an office manager after police raided the newspaper office and two homes over 19 months ago — the ruling allows discovery and depositions to begin. KWCH
- ➤ A court document shows that on March 16 just after midnight a 7-year-old boy was shot and killed near E. Ross Parkway when children said a gun from a purse was fired during a party where adults were drinking—police arrested 25-year-old Tasha Dillard, who now faces first-degree murder and six counts of aggravated child endangerment. KSN
- ➤ Kansas’ only women’s prison in Topeka is nearing full capacity as the number of women in custody begins to rise again after a slowdown during the pandemic. The Kansas Sentencing Commission projects the prison will hit full capacity by 2026 — the increase is slower than expected due to 75 fewer sentences last year and delays from a lawyer shortage. KWCH
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The film Sod & Stubble premiered in downtown Wichita this past weekend and was partially filmed in Cowtown in 2023 to capture local western roots. It is based on a popular 1930s biography about the hardships of the 1800s. FOX Kansas
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Wichita Fire Department is enforcing Kansas’ ban on open burning in Sedgwick County, which stops burning trees, brush, crop residues and construction debris until after May 1 — a measure aimed at lowering ozone levels from agricultural fires. Exempt activities include outdoor cooking, ceremonial fires and burns for land management. KNSS
- ➤ Today, the City Council discusses adding the Crown Uptown Dinner Theater building to the Wichita Register of Historic Places after the owner considered demolition following a denied expansion request—Mayor Lily Wu called the move unprecedented while Maor Wu raised concerns on property rights. The Council will also review a proposal to buy and upgrade the building at 332 north Riverview with a one million dollar project. KNSS
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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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