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Kokomo
Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
Good morning, Kokomo. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At Columbia Elementary, a teacher was honored with the Billman Award from the Cass County Community Foundation during a Friday talent show as excited students filled the gymnasium — the award celebrates remarkable teaching contributions. Pharos-Tribune
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Popcorn Cafe in Kokomo now offers warm, freshly roasted nuts with its classic popcorn and other sweet treats — adding a festival twist to the menu. It is open Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Kokomo Post
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Candidates for school board elections may begin filing today (Tuesday, May 19) to run in November; required forms must be submitted by noon June 18 at local Voter Registration Offices. Giant.fm
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Life's Journey Recovery Center in Kokomo has expanded its mission with a new recovery retreat designed to offer personalized addiction treatment. Michael Crouch said the program will soon begin providing tailored support services for those seeking help. Kokomo Tribune
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The beauty of a living thing is not the atoms that go into it, but the way those atoms are put together.
~ Carl Sagan
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