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Kokomo
Thursday, May 21st, 2026
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
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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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