Thursday, May 28th, 2026
Good morning, Kokomo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Kokomo will host the 28th Kokomo Strawberry Festival on Friday, June 5. The free event runs from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and offers more than 220 vendors, live entertainment, art, interactive kids activities, and its famous strawberry shortcake. The Kokomo Post
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ CNHI and the Kokomo Tribune launch a series today on Kids & Screens that examines how parents & children manage increased screen time and digital challenges. Nine students from across the nation will share their views as local and state leaders evaluate options like school bans and technology policies. Kokomo Tribune
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Creek Chubs kicked off their inaugural season on May 27 at Municipal Stadium with packed stands, fireworks, merch, and mascot Hooks. The game united the community and ended with a win — a promising start to summer baseball in Kokomo. The Kokomo Post
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Success is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm.
~ Winston Churchill
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