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Good morning, Kokomo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of May.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Harney Elementary held its fifth-annual Kindy 500 race on Wednesday, May 19 at the school track, where young racers ran in a friendly contest while local families cheered.  Pharos-Tribune
  • Free summer meal programs return to serve Kokomo and Russiaville kids this summer; meals are offered at community centers, churches, and parks (no registration, ID, or income check is needed) from early June through July.  The Kokomo Post
  • AAA projects that 45 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home from today through Monday — a slight increase from last year. Kokomo residents should expect heavier traffic on highways during the Memorial Day holiday weekend.  Kokomo Tribune

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Eighth-graders from Maconaquah Middle School experienced frontier life Tuesday with a hands-on project on French and Indian War history, led by teacher Matt Barnett (the Storm the Fort initiative included blacksmith demonstrations).  Pharos-Tribune

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Gov. Mike Braun has announced a 30-day plan to ease gas pump prices for Hoosier drivers through early June (the initiative aims to reduce fuel costs for motorists statewide).  Kokomo Tribune

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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!

    Fri, 5/22/26

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  • Armchair Boogie Concert

    Time TBA — The Coterie — Tickets on sale now — Enjoy a night of local music with Armchair Boogie.

    Fri, 6/5/26

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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