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Kokomo
Wednesday, August 20th, 2025
Good morning, Kokomo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Central Indiana farms invite families to enjoy farm-to-table experiences that showcase local agriculture. The open events let children and adults learn about farming practices — offering a hands-on look at rural life. Kokomo Tribune
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police arrested a 54-year-old man from Kokomo for attempted murder after he stabbed another man on the southwest side of Howard County over the weekend—authorities say he is facing charges. Kokomo Tribune
- ➤ A Kokomo man, Joseph William Smith Jr. (30), pleaded guilty to five felony counts of arson after a series of fires broke out within one hour across the city last summer and was sentenced this month to 22 years in prison. Kokomo Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo will host a Student Readiness Fair for healthcare and nursing students on Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Health Professions Center—sponsored by NIPSCO, the Indiana Department of Health, and local nurse practitioners who will provide immunizations, TB tests, and physicals to help students begin clinical training. Giant.fm
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Indiana Department of Health urged parents to ensure safe sleep for infants after more than 10 deaths were linked to unsafe sleep practices this month—babies should sleep alone, on their backs in a crib with only a tight sheet, and the department is partnering with Child Services to raise awareness. Giant.fm
- ➤ State health officials urged Hoosier parents to follow safe sleep practices after a surge in infant deaths was linked to unsafe sleep conditions this month—officials advised caregivers to avoid loose bedding and soft surfaces to protect infants. Pharos-Tribune
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ IU Kokomo honored junior Sydney Duncan on August 18 when she received her championship ring for her NAIA indoor and outdoor shot put wins. The student ranks among the top 20 female throwers in the nation — she is praised for her work ethic and academic success. Kokomo Lantern
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Kokomo Sports Card Show
9 AM – 3 PM — Kokomo Shriner's Club — Free entry — Discover a treasure trove of new and vintage sports cards and memorabilia.
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TreeHouse! Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — The Coterie — Free cover — Experience a high-energy reggae jam rock performance filled with conscious lyrics and tropical grooves.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
What you resist, persists.
~ Carl Jung
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