Friday, November 14th, 2025
Good morning, Kokomo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of November.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today the Kokomo Symphony Orchestra will hold a fundraiser that blends classical and pop rock songs by Queen, Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Coldplay, Shawn Mendes, and Maroon 5 — the event aims to raise funds for the orchestra's programs. Kokomo Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Local author Cindie Hudson read from her new book at the Kokomo-Howard County Public Library Russiaville branch where her therapy dog Seger sat nearby & the children giggled at a picture of a Golden Retriever riding a bicycle. She highlighted her partnership with the book illustrator and encouraged kids to enjoy reading. Kokomo Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, FSSA announced that MDwise will no longer serve as a managed care plan for HIP and Hoosier Healthwise programs effective January 1, and members must choose a new plan during open enrollment. Medicaid coverage will continue and current treatments will be honored during the transition—members may be automatically assigned if no new plan is chosen. Giant.fm
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local healthcare leaders met at the library's meeting room (Wednesday evening) to discuss growing challenges for groups like the Emmaus Mission. Executive director Jason Mitchell and fellow panelists said these organizations are taking on more roles to support the community. Pharos-Tribune
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, Taylor faces Eastern in a high school basketball rivalry as Taylor tries to recover from a 62 point loss to Carroll — while Eastern, which has won the last four matchups against Taylor, seeks to break its two lopsided losses and improve its season— in a game expected to be close. The Kokomo Post
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Breakfast Buffet with the Grinch
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