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Friday, April 24th, 2026

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Good morning, Kokomo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of April.

EDUCATION NEWS

  • IU Kokomo students have developed a capstone project for Special Olympics that highlights Howard County's softball team winning state last summer in Terre Haute. The project connects local sports achievement with community engagement.  Pharos-Tribune
  • IU Kokomo students developed a capstone project for the Special Olympics, highlighting last year's state win by Howard County’s softball team at the summer games in Terre Haute (the win came with 12-year-old uniforms).  Kokomo Tribune

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Gov. Mike Braun said on Thursday that he is likely to extend the suspension of the state sales tax on gas purchases for another 30 days — his move comes amid continued concerns over Mideast issues. The decision will affect local fuel prices moving forward.  Kokomo Tribune
  • Gov. Mike Braun said on Thursday he is likely to extend the state gas tax break for another 30 days, citing unresolved Mideast issues. He expected a final decision in the next 30 to 45 days.  Pharos-Tribune
  • Governor Mike Braun announced that Indiana is accepting nominations for the 2026 Century and Half Century Business Awards, which honor Hoosier businesses operating for 50+ or 100+ years and will be celebrated at the Statehouse later this year; eligible nominees must submit applications online by May 30.  Giant.fm

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Fri, 5/1/26

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  • Norris Insurance Kokomo 5K

    9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. — Jackson Morrow Park — Entry fee required — Participate in a community-focused 5K race at a popular local venue.

    Sat, 5/9/26

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  • K Pop Dance Party

    7-9 p.m. — Elite Event Center — No cover charge — Get ready to groove and show off your best moves to the hottest K Pop tracks all night long!

    Fri, 5/22/26

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUBMIT

No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Vision without execution is hallucination.

~ Thomas Edison

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