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Kokomo
Friday, May 1st, 2026
Good morning, Kokomo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ UAW Local 685 Veterans Committee hosted a bowling fundraiser at Heritage Lanes that raised $6,000 for Jackson Street Commons. The funds will pay for a new HVAC replacement system at the facility for homeless veterans (held last Sunday). Kokomo Tribune
- ➤ Samaritan Caregivers’ annual Chocolate Celebration supports Howard County seniors by offering sweet treats and Mother’s Day gifts. Today from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at ONE Church (2734 S. Washington St.), over 40 vendors sell treats with tickets costing $20 for five and a silent auction is planned. Kokomo Tribune
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Yummy Seafood opened inside Yummy Bowl at 287 S 00ewKokomo and now offers customizable seafood boils for friends and family. The new spot brings a bold dining option to Kokomo by letting guests choose their seasoning and spice level. The Kokomo Post
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Western High School in Kokomo is set to present The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical (a Broadway adaptation) this weekend as it brings a fresh theatrical experience to the community. Kokomo Tribune
- ➤ The Kokomo Filmmakers Group (a chapter of the Indiana Filmmakers Network offering monthly classes on filmmaking) meets this evening, inviting locals to explore the process of film production. Kokomo Tribune
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Think of giving not as a duty but as a privilege.
~ Andrew Carnegie
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