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Kokomo
Wednesday, August 27th, 2025
Good morning, Kokomo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Kokomo Lantern announced it will no longer cover school events that require a media credential because the schools demand that media give up rights to their work—this decision is expected to impact families in the school system. Kokomo Lantern
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Local schools showed little change in overall ILEARN proficiency rates as English and math scores remained steady—Howard County districts reported results similar to 2022. Pharos-Tribune
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Half Moon, a Kokomo staple for 20 years, will serve a fried green tomato BLT paired with a locally brewed IPA and a special non-beer drink on Thursday—patrons can expect a new twist on the menu next week. The Kokomo Post
- ➤ Half Moon at 4051 S Lafountain St in Kokomo offers a Thursday dinner special featuring a fried green tomato BLT plus a beer pairing along with a drink option for non-beer drinkers. The restaurant, which has served the community for 20 years, promotes the deal as an ongoing weekly event. The Kokomo Post
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Indiana University Kokomo Cougars volleyball team lost their season opener in five sets to Bethel College on Aug. 20 as many players were playing together for the first time—leading to critical unforced errors. They won matches at the Onset Invitational on Aug. 22 before falling to Indiana Tech and will host an invitational on Sept. 5-6 featuring teams like Cumberlands and Campbellsville. 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
If you want to master something, teach it. If you want to learn something, do it.
~ Richard Feynman
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