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Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Lawrence. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Avalon Wellness & Recovery is hosting an open house today at its 60-bed detox and treatment center at 801 Iowa St.—community members can tour the facility with its midcentury modern design from 3 to 7 p.m. before it opens to clients seeking recovery from substance use disorders. The Lawrence Times
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Lawrence man's iPhone sent an automatic alert that brought first responders to a car crash on April 1 at 1:25 a.m. on 1000 N. 1800 Road—where a 2022 Nissan Sentra hit a culvert, rolled over, and the 20-year-old driver was taken to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. KCTV
- ➤ A 20-year-old man from Lawrence was injured in a one-car crash early Wednesday, April 2 on the 1000 block of North 1800 Road north of town — his iPhone automatically sent an alert that helped first responders locate his Nissan Sentra after it left the road, and medics took him to a Topeka-area hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening. The Lawrence Times
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Wanda Dyer, 74, has been missing nearly two weeks after she was last seen in Eudora on March 21, with community volunteers and police organizing searches including one planned for April 4 and 5—her husband urges anyone who sees her to call 911 immediately. The Lawrence Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Kansas is hosting Worldwide Climate Education Week from today through April 11 with five events—led by Bard College—that explain climate change impacts and explore human responses via virtual and campus sessions. The events cover topics like eco-social work, digital ethics and civic action while engaging partners across KU and the local community. University of Kansas
- ➤ KU Associate Professor Mike Wuthrich will receive the Woodyard International Educator Award and will deliver a talk on April 22 at 3:30 p.m. in the Kansas Union’s Big 12 Room—honoring his role in expanding KU’s global education. University of Kansas
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Kansas Insurance Department is helping Kansans with Key Insurance Company policies after Shawnee County District Court ordered the company's liquidation on March 31 — about 13,000 policies in Kansas were affected — and advises residents to visit its website for more details. KSNT 27
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Institute for Health and Disability Policy Studies at the University of Kansas is gathering data from U.S. adults with disabilities on their experiences with housing, healthcare, transportation and community participation—information that will guide future research and policy. The survey is available online or by phone in English, Spanish and American Sign Language—ensuring a wide range of voices is heard. University of Kansas
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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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Lawrence Automotive Swap Meet 2025
May 2-4 — Douglas County Fairgrounds — Open to the public — Explore thousands of automotive vendors and connect with fellow enthusiasts at this annual gathering.
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