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Kokomo
Saturday, August 30th, 2025
Good morning, Kokomo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of August.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Last Friday, John Branyan performed unscripted improv at the Howard County-Kokomo South Library's Firefly Stage during a cool summer evening—introduced by his daughter who engaged the crowd with a lighthearted question about whether they thought their parents were funny. Kokomo Tribune
- ➤ Sell Out Boys will return to Kokomo for a live performance + local organizers are set to reveal additional details about the event soon. Kokomo Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kokomo High School is setting photo days for students as underclassmen will take yearbook pictures on Tuesday, September 2 in the auditorium during English classes and seniors on Monday, September 8 at the Art Awareness Center—picture retakes for all grades will occur on Wednesday, October 15. Parents of grades 9-11 may preorder photos while seniors will order after receiving proofs, and dress code rules will be enforced. Kokomo Red & Blue
- ➤ Kokomo High School is set for homecoming week with the theme 'Beat the Devil Out of 'Em' and dress-up days like Color Wars, Iconic Duos, Age Wars, Meme Day, and Spirit Day—clubs will display Spirit Sheets during the week. The Varsity Club will host a flag football game on Sept. 8 at Walter Cross Field—tickets cost $5 and girls must sign up by Sept. 2, with the big game scheduled on Sept. 12 against the Jeffersonville Red Devils. Kokomo Red & Blue
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Indiana Department of Administration saved about $37.6 million for Hoosier taxpayers in its first six months under Gov. Braun’s leadership— the team also avoided $72.2 million in anticipated expenses. These efforts show a focused move to better manage state assets. Kokomo Tribune
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Wrangler and Friends is a local farm at 2110 W Alto Rd in Kokomo that offers riding lessons, camp activities, birthday parties and events—featuring the famous miniature pony Wrangler and his friendly crew for family fun. Guests can also enjoy interactive animal care experiences at the ranch. The Kokomo Post
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ During Senior Night, Northwestern’s girls soccer team played against Kokomo and struck early with a 2-0 lead at halftime—Kokomo tried to mount a comeback after the break but Northwestern kept control to win 5-1. The Kokomo Post
- ➤ The Western Panthers lost 20-13 to the Indian Creek Braves on Aug. 22 when turnovers and miscues hurt their play—Western will try to rebound tonight as they face the Chargin' Chargers in North Montgomery. 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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