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Thursday, April 30th, 2026
Good morning, Kokomo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kokomo’s 24th annual Chocolate Celebration will be held Friday, May 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at One Church, where local vendors offer creative chocolate bites and tasting tickets (which support Samaritan Caregivers for seniors). The Kokomo Post
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 50th anniversary Haynes Apperson Festival will be held from June 18 to 20 in Foster Park with country duo LOCASH, including hometown native Preston Brust, classic rock by Foghat and Asia, and Kool and the Gang closing Saturday with fireworks—marking a weekend of community music and fun. The Kokomo Post
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kokomo High School students took a trip back to the roaring 20s in a language and literature program that explored the era of prohibition and early automobiles. The course connects history to modern studies and gives students a unique look at the past. Pharos-Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Attorney General Todd Rokita launched IN Fuel Watch to show real-time gas prices from 4,600+ stations during the declared energy emergency. The portal will help locals compare prices and support his office’s review of any unjustified increases. Giant.fm
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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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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.
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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!
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