Monday, December 8th, 2025
Good morning, Kokomo. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Families enjoyed the annual Goodfellows event as Cassidy Richards picked a purple Minnie Mouse outfit at Kohl’s last Wednesday. A forecast warns snow and light freezing drizzle will affect northern parts between 3 a.m. and 10 a.m. today so residents should be careful on slippery roads. Kokomo Tribune
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Papa Bud continues his family tradition in Kokomo by giving new fishing rod and reel combinations to his children and great grandsons when they catch their first fish, including Emmett Wayne Zeck who recently caught his inaugural fish and smiled with pride. Kokomo Lantern
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Abby Green, a senior at Maconaquah High School, was named Distinguished Young Woman of Miami County and will join the DYW state scholarship program in February after her National Honor Society interview prepared her for the honor. Kokomo Tribune
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Bud Fields explained that having a hunting partner eases the challenge of dragging a deer in his latest Outdoors with Bud episode, which aired on December 7 on the Kokomo Lantern Podcast Network & outlined key traits of a good partner. Kokomo Lantern
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Breakfast Buffet with the Grinch
11 a.m.-1 p.m. — Elite Event Center — Enjoy the festive fun and delicious food while mingling with the Grinch.
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CKRR Reminiscing 5K
5-11 p.m. — Highland Park - Roger's Pavilion — $18 ($15.50 for ages 0-18 and 70+) — Celebrate the new year with a chip-timed 5K run or walk amidst the festive Christmas lights.
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