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Thursday, December 25th, 2025

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Good morning, Kokomo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 25th of December.

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Business leaders in Howard County continue to shape the local economy as key investments and projects move forward. Landowners including Brian King, Anthony Downing and David Long leased farmland to Engie (for a solar panel project) to support farming in uncertain times along with progress at the downtown hotel and conference center.  Kokomo Tribune

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Duke Energy Indiana is offering $320,000 to help customers pay winter energy bills through the Share the Light Fund, with donations from shareholders + employees. The company is working with the Indiana Community Action Association to provide funds for qualifying customers.  Kokomo Tribune

SPORTS NEWS

  • IU Kokomo Cougars beat the RedHawks in a home game on Dec. 10 and won again on Dec. 20 in Gary. The team (8-3) will face Campbellsville University on Dec. 29 and Cumberland University on Dec. 30 before playing Oakland City at home on Jan. 6.  Kokomo Lantern

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Wed, 12/31/25

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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.

    Sun, 1/11/26

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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.

    Sat, 1/17/26

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

The truth will set you free. But not until it is finished with you.

~ David Foster Wallace

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