Kokomo Local News – Wednesday, December 18th, 2024

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Wednesday, December 18th, 2024

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ Kokomo offers diverse festive activities including live music, an ugly sweater party, and family-friendly events to enjoy the holiday season. The Kokomo Post
➤ The article provides a comprehensive list of community and cultural events happening in Kokomo, Indiana, including exhibitions, legal aid, Christmas celebrations, sports games, trivia nights, concerts, and educational programs from December 18, 2024, onwards. Kokomo Tribune
➤ The Carver Community Center launched its winter basketball season with a highly attended Draft Night for over 400 young participants, signaling a vibrant start and community excitement for the league. Kokomo Lantern
➤ The Penny Way and Carver Community Center are hosting the Father Son Ballout Ball to strengthen father-son relationships through various activities on December 22. The Kokomo Post
➤ The Kokomo Post Kids series showcases family favorite spots for treats, animal encounters, and library activities in Kokomo, including J. Edwards Gourmet Chocolates, Wrangler and his 'Reindeer' friends, and cake baking experience kits. The Kokomo Post

CRIME NEWS

➤ A Lewis Cass School student was detained for possessing weapons and making threats, leading to an investigation and the seizure of further evidence including a potential target list. Kokomo Lantern
➤ Two men were arrested and charged with a level 5 felony for burglarizing a smoke shop in Howard County, with evidence found in one of their vehicles. Kokomo Tribune

EDUCATION NEWS

➤ Indiana University Kokomo's Women of the Well House has awarded grants to 13 initiatives aimed at enhancing student life and benefiting the local community, through a diverse array of projects including leadership retreats, free workshops, and international travel support. Kokomo Lantern

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ State Reps. Mike Karickhoff and Heath VanNatter from Kokomo have been appointed to key House standing committees, aiming to support Indiana's economy and legislative efficiency. Kokomo Tribune

HEALTH NEWS

➤ A new book delves into Ryan White's influential life as a young HIV/AIDS patient and examines the broader social and political reactions to the disease in the 1980s. Kokomo Tribune

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