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Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Lawrence. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lawrence Police and the KBI are expanding the search for missing 74-year-old Wanda Dyer, who was last seen leaving her home near 5th and California Street on March 22 at 8 a.m.—updated images show her at an establishment wearing a black jacket with pink lining, blue patterned bottoms and a black backpack, and police say she may be heading east toward Eudora and Kansas City, urging anyone with information to call Douglas County dispatch at 785-843-0250. KSNT 27
- ➤ Lawrence Police and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation issued a statewide Silver Alert for 74-year-old Wanda Dyer—missing for over a week, last seen in Douglas County wearing a black coat with a pink lining, a hoodie, multi-colored pants and a backpack—and ask anyone who sees her to call 911. KCTV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ KU associate professor Kij Johnson returned to RiverBank with her new project turning her 2017 feminist take on Wind in the Willows into a role-playing game with Kobold Press — where players use talking animals and simple game rules to create adventures. The game will launch on BackerKit in April and be available in stores in November—an effort reflecting increased interest in tabletop gaming. University of Kansas
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today at 5:45 p.m., the Lawrence City Commission will update its work on the 2026 budget at City Hall as it plans to address a $6.6M deficit with potential cuts to homelessness solutions, parks and recreation, and economic development. The proposals include reducing staffing and service options plus public feedback from the Balancing Act program will help guide further changes. The Lawrence Times
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Z&M Twisted Vines Wine Run 5k
10 AM — Z&M Twisted Vines Vineyard, Tasting Room & Events — Ticket sales support local nonprofit — Enjoy a timed 5k run or walk through beautiful vineyards with wine tasting.
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While She Sleeps Concert
7:00 – 8:30 PM — The Granada — Tickets from $29 — Experience an electrifying performance by While She Sleeps at Granada Theater in Lawrence, KS.
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Pasta Night: Cappelletti Verde
4:30-9:00 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required for dinner — Enjoy house-made cappelletti pasta with authentic Italian sauces and a seasonal menu.
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Lasagne Primavera Night
4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required for dinner service — Savor house-made lasagne primavera and a variety of authentic Italian dishes.
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Lawrence Earth Day Fair
1-4 p.m. — South Park — Free entry — Celebrate Earth Day with family-friendly crafts and activities in a vibrant community atmosphere.
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Easter Sunday Celebration
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM — Liberty Memorial Central Middle School — Free entry — Celebrate the resurrection of Jesus with uplifting worship and baptisms.
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Nature Tots
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Baker University Wetlands — Free entry — Explore diverse habitats and enjoy nature activities for children ages 0-5.
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Five For Fighting with String Quartet
8 PM — Liberty Hall — Ticket prices from $41 — Experience the heartfelt melodies of Five for Fighting accompanied by a string quartet.
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Beat Beethoven 5K
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM — Holcom Park Recreation Center — Enjoy a fun run while the orchestra plays Beethoven's masterpiece.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The longer you wait to do something, the more likely you are to find a reason not to do it.
~ James Clear
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