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Kokomo
Tuesday, January 6th, 2026
Good morning, Kokomo. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Casie Braden has been appointed as Downtown Association manager by the Greater Kokomo Economic Development Alliance, effective immediately after Susan Alexander’s departure. Braden—who supported downtown events and local businesses—will oversee programming to keep the area vibrant. Giant.fm
- ➤ Jesse and Erika Couch welcomed their daughter, Riley, at 1:08 p.m. on Jan. 1 at Community Howard Regional Health; she weighed 8 pounds, 10 ounces and measured 19.5 inches, making her the first baby of 2026 for the hospital. Kokomo Tribune
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Presley Hampton — from Jackson County — was crowned the 67th Miss Indiana State Fair on Sunday, Jan. 4 at the Fairgrounds. She will travel 10,000 miles in June and July as an ambassador while Miss Howard County, Amelia Duncan, was among the Top 10 finalists. Giant.fm
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Live Well 360 (a nurse practitioner led med spa in downtown Kokomo) offers personalized IV infusions and wellness services to boost energy and immune support. Erin visited the center ahead of her trip and experienced a calm, comfortable treatment that helps locals recharge for the new year. The Kokomo Post
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Make Way for Seedlings!
7-9 p.m. — 7 Seasons Cafe @St. Andrew's Church — Free admission — Kickstart your gardening journey with expert advice on seed starting from local farmers.
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Big Shrimp Live Performance
8 PM – 12 AM — The Coterie — $5 cover — Catch the rising stars of modern funk and indie rock live in Kokomo.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.
~ Greek Proverb
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