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Friday, May 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Kokomo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Annual Summerfest will take place from June 20 to June 22 to support small businesses and bring together local residents—an event that continues a longstanding tradition of community unity. A special Tropicool Vibes Pool Party in partnership with Coca Cola will be held on June 7 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Kokomo Beach Family Aquatics Center. Kokomo Tribune
- ➤ The Haynes Apperson Festival will take place in Kokomo from July 3 to July 5 with live music at Foster Park—Great White will open the event on July 3, Night Ranger will perform on July 4, and Mark Farner’s American Band with Henry Lee Summer will headline the finale on July 5. The free event will also offer family fun through carnival rides, food vendors, and a downtown parade at 2 p.m. on July 5 that will honor veterans. The Kokomo Post
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Kokomo hosted First Friday on May 2, with the library unveiling new card designs for children, teens, and adults and Artworks Gallery featuring a circus exhibit, silent auction, and a children’s coloring contest open until May 30. Live music from the Kokomo Symphonic Orchestra and Kokomo Civic Theatre filled the evening and previewed the Strawberry Festival set for June 6. Kokomo Lantern
- ➤ Kokomo High School students performed Grease on Thursday and will perform it today with a school version that drops risqué topics—bringing the 1950s story to life on stage. Kokomo Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ivy Tech Kokomo will host a free four-day robotics camp from June 2 to 5 at its Industrial Technology labs for high school students, running from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sponsored by Duke Energy, the camp — limited to 12 students — offers hands-on classes and sessions with local manufacturing companies to spark interest in a future in automation and digital integration. Giant.fm
- ➤ On Tuesday afternoon, Dana Ayers—who began teaching straight out of college and has spent 38 years at Pioneer Elementary—helped kindergartners pack up their drawings and paper fish to take home, filling her classroom with joyful energy. Pharos-Tribune
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Today, the free Youth Mental Health Resiliency Summit is held at the Kokomo Thriving Center at Indiana Wesleyan University in front of Walmart with sessions running from 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m.—sponsored by Mental Health America and Indiana Youth Institute. The event focuses on building community support for youth mental health—offering workshops on awareness and empowerment. Kokomo Lantern
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Howard County’s high school baseball piece shows that today Western is favored over Taylor while Northwestern and Eastern build on strong momentum. The predictions come as teams practice with long schedules—highlighting clear talent gaps—and fans prepare to support local matchups. The Kokomo Post
- ➤ The Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference baseball championship began at Kokomo Municipal Stadium downtown on May 8 and will run until May 11 as six teams battle in a double-elimination tournament. Tickets cost $10 per day, with free entry for children 11 and under and discounted pricing for Howard County residents (at $5 per day with valid ID). Kokomo Lantern
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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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An Elite Mother-Son Gala
6:30-9 p.m. — Elite Banquet & Conference Center — Dinner included — A delightful evening of dinner, dancing, and entertainment for mothers and sons of all ages.
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Blooze Brothers Show
9-11 p.m. — Foster Park — Free entry — Enjoy a high-energy performance of music from the ‘40s to today by a choreographed show band.
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