Saturday, January 17th, 2026
Good morning, Kokomo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kokomo will host its 2026 Strawberry Festival on Friday, June 5 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. downtown, and residents can sign up as vendors + artists + volunteers to help kick off summer. Kokomo Tribune
- ➤ Jefferson House of Flowers has unveiled The Willow Room, a calm, faith-based space featuring Christian books, sympathy gifts, and customizable keepsakes for families experiencing loss. Located at 4300 W. 100 N. in Kokomo, the new addition is owned by Truman and Kelli Elkins (with Jonathan and Kayla Keith). The Kokomo Post
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ouabache Elementary students (in Kokomo) celebrated meeting reading goals on Thursday when Indiana State athletes visited the school gym to sign autographs as students enjoyed a lively moment of recognition. Kokomo Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State lawmakers are reviewing a postpartum care bill following accounts like Hannah Sprouse’s challenging recovery after a 57-hour labor in November 2024 — the measure aims to improve support for new mothers in our community. Pharos-Tribune
-
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.
-
Magnolia Boulevard Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — The Coterie — Free entry — Experience the uplifting sound of Magnolia Boulevard with their empowering anthems.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The chains of habit are too light to be felt until they are too heavy to be broken.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Kokomo
Welcome to the Daily Kokomo, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Kokomo, Indiana community. If you like the Daily Kokomo, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Kokomo.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Kokomo and across Indiana. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Kokomo
A free Kokomo community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailykokomo.com/sitemap