Wednesday, July 9th, 2025

Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Daily Kokomo.
Good morning, Kokomo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today the Kokomo Park Band presents 'The Greatest Show on Earth' as a free community event in Kokomo—families can also visit the Instrument Petting Zoo at Highland Park Stage at 6:30 p.m. Kokomo Tribune
- ➤ The Howard County 4-H Fair started on July 7 and will run until July 12—drawing families and 4-H members to enjoy rides, games, and animal shows. Local fairgoers already tasted classic fair foods like corn dogs and lemon shakes as the event kicked off. The Kokomo Post
- ➤ Food donations are being taken at the Howard County Fair as part of the Fight the Hunger, Stock the Trailer event organized by the Junior Leaders of Howard County 4-H and Purdue Extension — locals should bring nonperishable items to the L.E.A.D Center. On Wednesday from 5–9 p.m., Howard County Farm Bureau will give one state fair ticket for every five items donated, and the program aims to collect at least 1000 lbs of food provided by Merrell Brothers. Giant.fm
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On July 7, Howard County Commissioners approved agreements for the Emerald Green solar farm in eastern Howard County that set aside $5 million for road repairs and $3 million for drainage fixes. Local citizen Brad Simone (leader of the permit challenge) warned that legal action will follow if the permit timing issue is not resolved. Kokomo Lantern
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR This compact, easy-to-use rangefinder is packed with features like slope adjustment, flag-lock with vibration feedback, and a USB-C rechargeable battery. Lightweight and accurate, it’s a great choice for casual or beginner golfers looking for reliable performance. The Buy
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Daily Kokomo.
-
Max Gomez & Austin Plaine Live Concert
9 PM — The Coterie — $10 Tickets — Enjoy live performances by Max Gomez and Austin Plaine at this vibrant venue.
-
Comic & Toy Show
10 AM – 4 PM — Markland Mall — Free entry — Celebrate pop culture with vendors offering anime, toys, and comics.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

A Budget-Friendly Golf Rangefinder with Premium Features
The REVASRI NK‑1000 rangefinder is a surprisingly capable option for golfers who want accuracy without spending a fortune.
Priced under $50, it includes features like slope adjustment, flag-lock with vibration feedback, and a rechargeable USB-C battery. Plus, it’s compact and lightweight, easily locks onto targets, and seamlessly switches between yards and meters. It’s a great pick for casual or new golfers looking for reliable performance at a wallet-friendly price point.
Bonus: Shop more top-rated and best-selling golf products.
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Daily Kokomo.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Kokomo
Welcome to the Daily Kokomo, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Kokomo, Indiana community. If you like the Daily Kokomo, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Kokomo.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Kokomo and across Indiana. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Kokomo
A free Kokomo community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.

© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailykokomo.com/sitemap