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Kokomo
Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
Good morning, Kokomo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ten area high school students received 2026 Beef and Pork Scholarships from Tyson Foods Logansport today. The awards range from $500 to $2,000—totaling $10,000—to support their educational goals. Pharos-Tribune
- ➤ Librarians asked for steady funding for the Imagination Library after Gov. Braun ended the state match last year, and private donations reached 90% of their goal in March — keeping the program active in all 92 counties. Kokomo Tribune
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ With Mother’s Day approaching this weekend, a Kokomo guide lists 25 local gift ideas including self-care treatments, custom jewelry, creative workshops, and dining options to help shoppers find a practical, personalized gift for the special mom in their life (from affordable to upscale choices). The Kokomo Post
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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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Armchair Boogie Concert
Time TBA — The Coterie — Tickets on sale now — Enjoy a night of local music with Armchair Boogie.
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