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Kokomo
Sunday, April 27th, 2025
Good morning, Kokomo. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 27th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Friends recall Jimbo Rayl’s sense of humor—shown when he, a UPS driver, briefly danced after dropping off packages on a December day in 2018—highlighting the lighthearted moments of his life. Kokomo Tribune
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Kokomo girl named Emma is recovering from Chiari malformation—a brain condition that can affect balance and speech—after her family noticed she made unusual noises one night. Kokomo Tribune
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Bud Fields talked about boating safety in a segment produced April 26 (he warned that unstable water and weather conditions can cause danger for boaters). Kokomo Lantern
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today after a rain delay the Western Panthers beat the Northwestern Tigers three to one in a pitchers duel as Ashton Castillo and Gavin Denton led the effort. Castillo pitched five and one third innings and Denton provided effective relief under cloudy skies. The Kokomo Post
- ➤ Indiana University Kokomo hosted its annual volleyball alumni game at the Student Activities and Events Center where alumni including assistant athletic director Alexa Roberts and assistant coach Sarah Morin returned. Head coach Heather Hayes blended alumni with current players into two teams named IUK and Cougars (the Cougars won three sets by scores 25 to 17, 26 to 24, and 25 to 20). The Kokomo Post
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Kokomo Collectible Show
6 AM – 12 PM — Kokomo Shriner's Club — Free entry — Explore a variety of collectibles and join a free learn-to-play event for kids.
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Open House at The Greens of Wildcat Creek
1-3 p.m. — 3139 Crooked Stick Dr, Kokomo, IN — $429,000 — Explore a stunning golf course home with spacious living and serene views.
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Mother & Daughter Brunch Kitten Shower
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Elite Banquet & Conference Center — $30 — Enjoy a festive brunch while cuddling adoptable kittens and supporting the Kokomo Humane Mission.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.
~ Henry Ford
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