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Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025

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Good morning, Kokomo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of July.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The final Kokomo Park Band concert was held on Wednesday, July 2 in Highland Park and played movie music like The Mask of Zorro, Bridge on the River Kwai and Patton—songs from Fiddler on the Roof and Encanto were also featured. The Indiana Department of Environmental Management has set an Air Quality Action Day from midnight tonight to midnight Wednesday night and told children, active adults and people with asthma to spend less time outside.  Kokomo Tribune
  • The Cass County Community Foundation will announce the winners of the 2025 Opportunity Grants during a press conference and reception on Thursday, July 31 — the grants will fund projects of $5,000 or less that impact our community. The event aims to support local projects that provide additional services and resources.  Pharos-Tribune

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Federal funds will speed up the runway reconstruction at Kokomo Municipal Airport this summer, meaning work will begin sooner than originally planned—officials note that the refresh is set to jumpstart the project.  Kokomo Tribune
  • Kokomo native Katherine Harbaugh, a Navy lieutenant, simulated treating a soldier aboard the USS San Diego during Exercise Talisman Sabre—the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States. An Air Quality Action Day is in effect from midnight tonight until midnight Wednesday night and residents with respiratory issues should limit outdoor activity.  Kokomo Tribune

HEALTH NEWS

  • With extreme heat expected over the next several days, Indiana 211 provides updated listings for cooling centers across the state; residents can call 2-1-1 or 866-211-9966 to find a safe, cool space when needed.  Giant.fm
  • 4C Health announced a new partnership with Heidi Health—an AI-powered scribe provider—to ease the paperwork burden on clinicians. Their platform transcribes conversations in real time—helping providers in therapy, primary care and psychiatric services focus on patient care.  Giant.fm

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Comic & Toy Show

    10 AM – 4 PM — Markland Mall — Free entry — Celebrate pop culture with vendors offering anime, toys, and comics.

    Sat, 7/26/25

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  • Back To School Sneaker Ball

    3-6 p.m. — Kemper Center — Free entry — Celebrate back to school with music, food, games, and a sneaker-themed dance party.

    Sat, 8/9/25

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  • The Looking Up Tour

    7-9 p.m. — Kokomo, IN — General admission tickets available — Experience Sidewalk Prophets live with hits and new music on their nationwide tour.

    Sun, 8/10/25

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  • CK Racing Back to School 5k

    9 AM – 1 PM — Jackson Morrow Park — Supports local teachers and students — A family fun run/walk to kick off the school year.

    Sat, 8/16/25

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