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Kokomo
Tuesday, November 4th, 2025
Good morning, Kokomo. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 4th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Howard County Food Access Alliance and United Way are updating local food assistance options after SNAP cuts—multiple mobile pantries and extra pantry hours, including an event today at New Hope Church, are planned to support residents. Kokomo Lantern
- ➤ On Halloween at Kokomo Municipal Stadium, city officials unveiled the new Prospect League baseball team name 'Creek Chubs' chosen by over 900 local voters—45% in favor despite most reactions on social media being negative. Team leaders said they will consider the feedback as they plan to start play in 2026 with new management and a refreshed branding approach. Kokomo Lantern
- ➤ The annual We Care Trim-A-Tree Festival at Markland Mall is underway and will run through Nov. 16 to raise funds for local groups—voters may view creative decorated trees and bid at an auction starting Nov. 16 at 5 p.m. The We Care Store at 1700 E. Sycamore is open until Nov. 15 and will support the community as preparations begin for the telethon set for Dec. 5–7. The Kokomo Post
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Indiana Grown announced the 2025 Holiday Gift Box that will offer local items such as jerky, popcorn, handmade soap, and more from members across the state—only 400 boxes will be available. The program, run by the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, aims to highlight homegrown goods and support Indiana businesses. Giant.fm
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Kokomo resident Evie Fell leads a weekly sewing club where she and her friends meet to revive the lost art of sewing and quilting—an effort showing promise. Kokomo Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Caston Junior/Senior High School announced its Sixth Grade All A Honor Roll on November 4—with eight students earning all A’s, including Leigha Eber, Eric Fort, Ketni Gibson, Jackson Lovelady, Kailani Miller, Silas Rudicel, Cason Smith, and Hunter Taylor. Pharos-Tribune
- ➤ Indiana University Kokomo is offering free FAFSA help on Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. for students and families as part of College Goal Sunday. The event is held at the university (2300 S. Washington St.) and is one of 34 statewide sites assisting with financial aid applications. Pharos-Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ All veterans and active-duty military personnel in their vehicles will be admitted free to DNR-managed state parks, reservoirs, forest and off-road recreation areas on Tuesday, Nov. 11—this offer covers access to the Falls of the Ohio State Park’s Interpretive Center. They need only tell gate attendants they are serving to receive free entry. Giant.fm
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Governor Braun celebrated Indiana’s central role in basketball as the NCAA men’s regular season began yesterday — and the state will host events like the Final Four, Division championships, and the NIT that are expected to boost local economic activity by $400 million. Giant.fm
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.
~ Theodore Roosevelt
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