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Thursday, December 11th, 2025
Good morning, Kokomo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Indiana 211 offers guidance on warming centers as accumulating snow is forecast tonight and into Friday morning across Central Indiana — locals should check Indiana 211 for current center locations and hours. Kokomo Tribune
- ➤ On Sunday, just before 6 p.m., the 53rd Annual We Care Telethon ended its 48-hour broadcast on WWKI and Channel 2 (Xfinity) in Kokomo, raising over $322,000. Organizers said the scene was almost indescribable. Kokomo Tribune
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Twelve Mile Living Christmas Pageant returns this weekend at Plank Hill Park in Twelve Mile to mark its 55th year with a drive-through show featuring live actors, animals and elaborate backdrops that portray the life of Jesus from birth to resurrection — a cherished tradition since 1971. Pharos-Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Taylor Community Schools will launch the Taylor Hybrid Academy in January for students in grades 7 to 12, blending online classes with an in-person school day — a new option that offers flexibility with structure. Kokomo Tribune
- ➤ Indiana lawmakers are considering Senate Bill 78, a proposal that would require K-12 students to store cellphones for the entire school day & keep them off campus. A Senate Education Committee held a one-hour hearing Tuesday to gather public testimony on the measure. Pharos-Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lawmakers are considering a proposal that would require students to secure their cellphones throughout the school day. Forecasts predict 3-5 inches of snow from tonight until early Friday in the I-70 and I-74 corridor, which could delay travel. Kokomo Tribune
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Headbangers Kickboxing Academy on South Main Street offers kickboxing classes for all ages and skill levels + organizes fundraisers to expand its training space and support local youth. Community First Bank of Indiana backs the gym as part of a shared effort to boost Kokomo's fitness community. The Kokomo Post
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Man is condemned to be free.
~ Jean-Paul Sartre
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