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Thursday, December 18th, 2025
Good morning, Kokomo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Alpha Phi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority will cover operating expenses for free rides on the Cass County Carousel on Dec. 26-27, offering families a fun outing after Christmas. This gift creates a local holiday event for the community. Pharos-Tribune
- ➤ Kroger celebrated the $2 million remodeling of the Pay Less store on North Scatterfield by donating $55,000 to Second Harvest and providing 50 bags of groceries to the American Legion post on Dec. 17 (company president Colleen Juergensen confirmed the move). Kokomo Tribune
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Precious Beautiues & Gents Boutique at 3706 South Lafountain Street offers handpicked clothing for both men and women; shoppers enjoy a bright, spacious space with seasonal styles and must-see accessories near Jay's Thai. The Kokomo Post
- ➤ Workers at the Kokomo location of Circle City ABA are set to vote to unionize later this month — if approved, the autism center will be Indiana’s first unionized facility of its kind. Kokomo Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cass County Community Foundation announced a free educational series called Launch Menu at the new Market Street farmers market facility, helping local food and beverage entrepreneurs turn culinary ideas into thriving businesses. Pharos-Tribune
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 4C Health earned Subacute Stabilization certification from the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addictions on Dec. 10, expanding its 24/7 crisis care services. The center now offers extended support beyond walk-in urgent care for local residents in need. Giant.fm
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Dec. 10, the IU Kokomo Cougars lost 74-72 to the IU Southeast Grenadiers after a dramatic last-minute comeback nearly erased an early deficit (they have been on a three-game winless streak). The team will face Goshen College today. Kokomo Lantern
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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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Big Shrimp Live Performance
8 PM – 12 AM — The Coterie — $5 cover — Catch the rising stars of modern funk and indie rock live in Kokomo.
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