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Saturday, April 5th, 2025
Good morning, Wichita. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Wichita Police Department reported on Friday that violent and property crimes dropped significantly through March, with murder cases falling 73% from last year to three in 2025 + property crimes down at least 20%. KWCH
- ➤ An 800-pound cannon—captured in Cuba and installed as part of Wichita’s Spanish-American War Memorial—disappeared from Central Riverside Park on Wednesday morning and was later found damaged near N. Woodland when police arrested a 37-year-old suspect on charges of felony theft and vandalism. KNSS
- ➤ Police investigated a shooting on Wichita’s east side Friday night near a hotel at 37th and Rock Road—two people were taken to the hospital, with one in critical condition and the other with minor injuries—officials said. KSN
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Arts reporter Torin Andersen talked with artists Tim Stone and Patrick Duegaw who have a history of helping new artists bring their work from canvas to exhibition—both explained that artists often rely on each other to build their careers. KMUW
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sedgwick County will host a free tire collection event from April 10-12 at the West Yard (4701 S. West St.) where residents, farmers and local government officials can drop off up to 50 tires per person from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day; business tires will not be accepted and residents are advised to wait until Friday or Saturday while farmers and government officials drop off on Thursday. KSN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Wichita City Council is expected to approve $125,000 for cancer screenings for residents near 29th and Grove—Sedgwick County had approved a matching amount two months ago while the state and Kansas Health Foundation will add $3 million. The council will also consider $1.6 million to design three new fire stations for Central and Elder and Lincoln and Rock with a contractor for the Pawnee and Maize station to be selected later this year. KWCH
- ➤ Residents in McPherson may hear sounds like fireworks while a resident uses a Bird Banger (an orange handheld pistol that fires pyrotechnics) to move turkey vultures from trees; the process will start Friday night and continue for the next 10–14 nights at sunset, and police said the resident will call dispatch (to alert neighbors) before each use. KWCH
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Sedgwick County Health Department is holding a walk-in measles vaccine clinic at 1900 E. 9th Street this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.—even though no measles cases have been confirmed locally, reports note 24 cases in Kansas. KWCH
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Sheets Creek is a newish restaurant and cocktail bar in east Wichita run by owner Morrie Sheets that serves craft cocktails and a select array of wines and spirits—its creekside patio hosts live music on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. KWCH
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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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20th Annual Spring Great Plains Renaissance Festival
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Sedgwick County Park — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate Wichita's spring tradition with jousts, acrobatics, and lively performances.
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Golden Girls - The Laughs Continue
3:00 – 4:30 PM — Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center — Starting at $35 — Enjoy an outrageous new comedy featuring your favorite Golden Girls tackling modern dilemmas.
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Chair Yoga at Haysville Senior Center
10:00 – 10:45 a.m. — Haysville Senior Center — Free for members — Enjoy a supportive chair yoga practice enhancing strength, flexibility, and community.
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Lyla Sage - Wild and Wrangled Release Party
5-7 p.m. — Watermark Books & Cafe — Tickets required — Celebrate the launch of 'Wild and Wrangled' with themed drinks, games, and a chance to win prizes.
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