Kokomo Local News – Friday, May 22nd, 2026

Daily Kokomo

Friday, May 22nd, 2026

Good morning, Kokomo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of May.

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ Local organizations are hosting a kids fishing derby on June 6 at Hot Pond in Lebanon and Lilly Lake in Eagle Creek Park to encourage young anglers to try fishing and learn new skills. Kokomo Tribune

CULTURE NEWS

➤ After a 15-year break, the Haynes Apperson Festival Queen Pageant returns next month to mark the festival's 50th anniversary + the nation's 250th. The contest, open to local young women aged 16 to 21, will take place on June 17 at Foster Park. Kokomo Tribune

SPORTS NEWS

➤ Tipton defeated Taylor in today's game at Taylor High School — a crucial win as local baseball teams wrapped up the season and built momentum for next week’s sectional tournament. The Kokomo Post

KOKOMO EVENTS

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT

Armchair Boogie Concert

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

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KOKOMO REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

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KOKOMO JOB BOARD

JOB BOARD

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KOKOMO ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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