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Tuesday, October 28th, 2025
Good morning, Kokomo. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Tribune turkey coloring contest is ready for 2025—kids of all ages can send in their turkey drawings for a chance to be in the Thanksgiving Day newspaper. Local organizers expect the contest to add creative fun as the holiday approaches. Kokomo Tribune
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Stellantis officials have announced plans to invest $13 billion in the U.S. over the next four years, with about $100 million going to Kokomo. The investment will bring over 5,000 new jobs and support the launch of five new vehicles and a new four-cylinder engine — the largest in the firm's 100-year history. Kokomo Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kamyah Adams is an intern at Century Career Center – the report names her parents Latosha Adams and Jerald Jackson and shows a photo of her in the program. She is gaining hands-on experience as part of her training in the health sciences. Pharos-Tribune
- ➤ Indiana asked the federal government for permission to change how billions in education aid is spent and tracked—officials said the move would align state rules with federal law and give schools more room to plan spending. Kokomo Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Food stamp recipients in Kokomo are warned they will likely miss their expected SNAP payment on Nov. 1 if the federal government shutdown that began on Oct. 1 continues—local programs aim to provide help for those in need. Kokomo Tribune
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Bowen Health will open a new clinic in Kokomo with a ribbon cutting scheduled in November + the facility will offer mental health care, psychiatric services, substance use counseling and Medication Assisted Treatment while Matthew Riggle serves as the practice administrator. Kokomo Tribune
- ➤ Today, the Indiana Department of Health confirmed the season's first flu death—urging residents to get vaccinated to prevent severe illness. The agency said flu season lasts from October through May and recommends anyone 6 months and older receive a vaccine. Giant.fm
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