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Friday, January 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Kokomo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Indiana 211 offers information on warming centers open across the state during winter to help residents find safe shelter amid heavy snow and very cold temperatures. Residents can call Indiana 211 for updated details on locations and hours + plan accordingly. Kokomo Tribune
- ➤ Local AARP Tax Aide volunteers, IRS certified, offer free income tax help for taxpayers 50+ at select sites. A cold weather advisory is in effect from 1 a.m. Friday to 10 a.m. Saturday, and a winter storm watch runs from Saturday evening through Sunday evening + travelers should use caution. Kokomo Tribune
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Meet Charlette — a three-year-old spayed cat available for adoption at Rural King from A Cause for Paws from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Pharos-Tribune
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Last week, seven high school girls from Howard and Tipton counties competed at the state wrestling finals, with four making the podium; Kokomo's Ja’layia Williams finished sixth (after only two years in wrestling) as her coach praised the team's strong progress. Kokomo Lantern
- ➤ Howard County high school basketball returns today with several games including Taylor’s Hardcourt Homecoming matchup against Indianapolis Riverside after a three-game win streak. Riverside, coming off a close win over Indianapolis Metropolitan, will test Taylor’s depth & pace to echo last season’s overtime thriller. The Kokomo Post
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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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Magnolia Boulevard Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — The Coterie — Free entry — Experience the uplifting sound of Magnolia Boulevard with their empowering anthems.
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