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Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Kokomo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A list of 43 local activities is now available for Kokomo families to enjoy this spring. It features options like indoor fun at Gravity Trampoline Park + creative stops at Unique Creations by Joe, The Zone, and new biking rentals from Koko-Go starting April 25. The Kokomo Post
- ➤ Samaritan Caregivers is selling spring flowers through April 8 to fund free support for seniors aging in place. The sale offers 12-inch patio pots for $30 plus hanging baskets for $25 with a variety of blooms available. Kokomo Tribune
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Debbie Dunn, dressed in 18th century clothing, will reenact the Northwest Territory Alliance’s encampment at Fort Sackville with her husband Nash during Memorial Day weekend — a tribute to America’s 250th birthday. Visitors will get to experience historic performances. Kokomo Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Mike Braun ordered state facilities to fly flags at half-staff from sunrise to sunset Saturday, Apr. 4 to honor Captain Seth Koval — a machinist with the 122nd Fighter Wing — who died overseas during Operation Epic Fury on March 12. Giant.fm
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Federal regulators approved Eli Lilly's daily weight-loss pill on Wednesday to treat obesity and related conditions. The drug mimics a natural hormone to curb appetite — Kokomo patients could soon have another option for managing weight. Kokomo Tribune
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Residents now have a new baseball team, the Kokomo Creek Chubs, which will begin play next month at Kokomo Municipal Stadium. A few weeks ago, Pam Richard + her son Austin named the team’s mascot 'Hooks' in a Facebook contest while Matt Howard was named general manager. Kokomo Tribune
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Marc Ridge & The Revelers Live Concert
8 PM – 2 AM — The Coterie — Not specified — Enjoy an exciting night of local music with Marc Ridge & The Revelers alongside Davey & The Midnights.
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