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Saturday, December 13th, 2025
Good morning, Kokomo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Kokomo Rotary Club donated a trailer to the Buddy Bags program to safely deliver meals for 312 children at six elementary schools each week, working with United Way-Howard & Tipton Counties. A ribbon-cutting ceremony by the Greater Kokomo Economic Development Alliance marked this community boost. Kokomo Lantern
- ➤ Local organizations have partnered to offer holiday support to families in need, including single parents who face extra challenges this season (Kokomo mother Rebel Akers shared her experience). The programs will run through the festive period. Kokomo Tribune
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Duke Energy is offering advice to help customers save energy and money as temperatures fall in Kokomo later this week. The company says following these tips may help control rising heating costs. Kokomo Tribune
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Worship CaféWelcome Table hosts weekly Christian events in Kokomo. Saturday's Worship Café runs from 4 to 5 p.m. at Library South, Monday's Café occurs from 4 to 6 p.m. at Big Ben Coffee, and Wednesday's Café runs from 2 to 4 p.m. at Starbucks (near Markland Mall). Kokomo Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Dec. 10, IU Kokomo held its holiday celebration to honor Employee of the Year recipients Meredith Dittfield and Susan Wilson. Chancellor Mark Canada recognized Dittfield for her work in financial aid and Wilson for restoring the campus Bulletin. Kokomo Lantern
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Indiana utility customer advocacy groups released proposals to lower energy costs for struggling ratepayers and small businesses. The plan calls for discounts (including a summertime shutoff ban) and regulatory changes to benefit low-income customers. Kokomo Tribune
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Raceway Fun Park remains open this winter for high-speed fun in Kokomo. Under new ownership since its summer reopening, the park has upgraded go-karts, mini golf and indoor games with festive food + themed decor as it plans special events for families. The Kokomo Post
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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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Make Way for Seedlings!
7-9 p.m. — 7 Seasons Cafe @St. Andrew's Church — Free admission — Kickstart your gardening journey with expert advice on seed starting from local farmers.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.
~ Jim Rohn
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