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Kokomo
Tuesday, January 13th, 2026
Good morning, Kokomo. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of January.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Mike Braun announced Indiana has been chosen as one of only two national drone test sites when officials from the U.S. Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration made the announcement today; his initiative is expected to draw high-paying jobs and defense tech investment. Giant.fm
- ➤ Senate Bill 78 will require schools to limit cellphone use and protect students with medical needs; it passed the committee 12-1 and now heads to the full Senate for review. Pharos-Tribune
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Parke Heritage High School sophomore wrestler Rheese Benjamin reached the state finals after finishing second at the regional tournament at Kokomo High School on Saturday, Jan. 10, where she beat Serenity Howard & Rachel Ballard but lost to West Lafayette's undefeated Macy Fordyce. Giant.fm
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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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Girls Night Out! The Ultimate Galentine's Experience
6-9 p.m. — The Venue at Brookestone — Ticket entry required — Celebrate friendship with laughter, dancing, pizza, and throwback tunes.
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No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.
~ Albert Einstein
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