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Friday, May 8th, 2026
Good morning, Kokomo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kokomo Parks and Recreation Department will host the Joy Journey Mobile Petting Zoo on Saturday, May 9, with pony rides and animal encounters at Kirkendall Nature Center in Jackson Morrow Park (4200 S. Park Road) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kokomo Tribune
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Kokomo High School is staging the spring musical 'Matilda' today to tell the story of a gifted 5-year-old whose unique abilities help her overcome challenges on stage. Kokomo Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cass County probation officer Christina Cox was honored by Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush on May 1 (marking 25 years of service) at the annual educational conference; 28 officers were also recognized for their contributions. Pharos-Tribune
- ➤ Governor Mike Braun extended the gas tax holiday by suspending the 7% Gasoline Usage Tax & the Gasoline Excise Tax for an extra 30 days as part of his extended emergency energy declaration. He also announced an increase in mileage reimbursement for state employees, with details to be shared soon. Giant.fm
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ IDEM is launching a new Local Air Quality Advisory that will alert residents to short-term pollution spikes affecting sensitive groups such as children and older adults (triggered by factors like temperature inversions, low wind, or local fireworks). The advisory supplements the long-running AQAD program. Giant.fm
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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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