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Saturday, April 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Wichita. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sedgwick County Zoo announced on Thursday that Talia gave birth to a healthy baby boy named Bomani—he stood up minutes after birth and has remained close to his mother as they bond. KWCH
- ➤ Alfred Urbina owns 4 The People Barber Lounge in north Wichita, which he opened two years ago to give precise haircuts and support the community through free kids' cuts and local events. He holds regular community events—he is planning new partnerships with local nonprofits and the YMCA this summer. KMUW
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police reported a 4-year-old was shot inside a Tobacco, Beer and Grocery store on Harry east of I-135 this past Friday, marking the third child shooting in recent weeks that left a 7-year-old and a 1-year-old dead — detectives are investigating and a local gun shop manager is urging gun safety by offering free gun locks and training. KSN
- ➤ Wichita police investigated a shooting near 2800 S Hydraulic on Thursday evening that left one person injured when a gunshot wound victim arrived at a nearby hospital—an update was expected on Friday. KWCH
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Amid stage 2 of its drought plan, Wichita is giving away free low-flow shower heads and aerators to help residents save water—devices that can conserve up to 8,000 and 700 gallons yearly. The giveaway will start Monday, April 14 at City Hall, Wichita Public Library locations, and local resource centers, funded by the city's Water Conservation Rebate Program with $96,151.08 available for home improvements. KSN
- ➤ The City of Wichita Board of Ethics found that Councilmember Brandon Johnson violated the Code of Ethics by using profanity during a January altercation with Rep. Ford Carr at a Topeka restaurant, but no fine was imposed because Carr had provoked the incident+ Johnson accepted the finding and said he stands up for what is right. KWCH
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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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Beginner Chair Yoga at Club Hope
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Club Hope Fitness — Free for cancer survivors, $10 drop-in — Experience gentle chair yoga to enhance strength, balance, and mental wellness.
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Spring Home Transition Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Traditions Home — Registration required — Learn how to refresh your home for the spring season with expert Megan McGraw.
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Taylor Swift Music Bingo
7-9 p.m. — White Crow Cider Company — Free for paying customers — Enjoy a fun-filled evening of bingo as you jam to the hits of Taylor Swift and win prizes.
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Late Night with A Band In Kansas
8 PM — Brickyard — $15 — Get ready for a high-energy party featuring the biggest hits from the early 2000s to today.
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Live Music by Zombii, The Cups, and Americana-na
9 p.m. — Kirby's Beer Store — Free admission — Experience an evening of vibrant live music from three local acts.
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Chair Yoga at Haysville Senior Center
10:00 AM — Haysville Senior Center — Free for members — Accessible chair yoga promotes strength, flexibility, and community spirit.
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OJATA Trio Live at Walker's Jazz Lounge
7:30 PM - 1:30 AM — Walker's Jazz Lounge — Check venue for ticket info — Enjoy an intimate acoustic performance by Orphan Jon's OJATA Trio in a historic jazz setting.
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