Local Children’s Author Puts Characters with Disabilities in the Spotlight
In a 2019 study conducted by Cooperative Children's Book Center, only 3.4 percent of children's books featured main characters with disabilities. When speech pathologist and author Kim Spence-Bollinger, who was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at the age of 2, saw the lack of representation, she was inspired to help make a change.
Comedian Dan West Returns to Kokomo for Veteran-Themed Comedy Show
Comedian Dan West will return to Kokomo Friday for a night of comedy that also serves local veterans.
Poll:Post Pick’em
This week's Kokomo Post Sports #GameOfTheWeek is Columbia City Eagles vs. Kokomo Wildkats as they face off in the IHSAA 4A Regional Championship! We will be there covering the game and providing photo and video highlights throughout the weekend.
Who do you see winning this HUGE game?
Kokomo Urban Outreach to Honor Jeff Newton at Annual Fundraiser
On Thursday, Nov. 10, supporters of Kokomo Urban Outreach are invited to not only reflect on the program’s impact over the past 17 years but also look ahead to what the future holds under new leadership.
Kokomo Post Sports Game Of The Week Kokomo VS Mississinewa Sectional Championship (Photo Gallery)
Your Go-To Guide for Local Christmas Markets & Open Houses
If you’re anything like me, you wait until the last possible chance to purchase everyone’s Christmas gifts, sending you into a spiral of immediate regret. Take a breath! We have EVERYTHING you need to know to get your Christmas shopping finished in the least amount of stops possible. Support locally-owned businesses this holiday season!
The Kokomo Post Picks of the Week - Nov. 4
Hey, Kokomo! Welcome to our Kokomo Post Picks of the week where our staffers and interns pick the things they’re enjoying from all around our favorite city!
Indiana University Kokomo Men’s Basketball Home Opener (Photo Gallery)
The Indiana University Kokomo Men’s Basketball team got the win against Indiana University Northeast last night 68-59 to improve to 3-0.
The 5 Best Ways to Experience Kokomo this Weekend
Happy November, Kokomo! If you’ve been searching for something to do this weekend, we have you covered! Check out these five local events happening near you.
We Care Season Kicks Off, Celebrating 50 Years of Holiday Traditions
One of the area’s most iconic holiday celebrations returned this week, marking its golden anniversary.
Local nonprofit We Care, an all-volunteer fundraising effort that serves local organizations and individuals in our community, kicked off its holiday season this week.
POLL: Game of the Week - Nov. 4
This week's Kokomo Post Sports #GameOfTheWeek is headed to Kokomo High School for what is sure to be an AMAZING game — Kokomo (10-1) vs. Mississinewa (8-3)! We will be there covering the game and providing photo and video highlights throughout the weekend.
Who do you see winning this HUGE game? Click here to vote.
We Care Trees Return to Markland Mall (Photo Gallery)
Step through the doors of the Markland Mall and you may be surprised that Christmas has appeared seemingly overnight. From now until 5 p.m. on Nov. 13, check out and vote for your favorite tree or wreath before they are auctioned off to benefit the local nonprofit We Care, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year!
Kokomo Post Sports Game of the Week-Western VS Kokomo (Photo Gallery)
Leaf Pickup Kicks Off Nov. 7
City crews have announced they will begin collecting leaves on Monday, Nov. 7, according to a release sent Thursday from the City of Kokomo.
Heidi’s Hidden Gems: Buff City Soap
Welcome to this week’s edition of Heidi’s Hidden Gems! Where one of our content producers and lifelong resident of Howard County, Heidi, writes about some of her favorite Kokomo hacks and hidden gems you might not know about!
Valley of Grace’s ‘Dressy But Messy’ Provides a Unique Fundraiser Experience
At the sixth annual Dressy But Messy fundraiser benefiting the Valley of Grace on Nov. 11, receiving what most people see as necessities, regular attendees have grown to not expect.
“The idea behind the fundraiser is people tend to dress up to cover up addiction. But it’s pretty messy and people try to hide it,” said Joey Bennett, founder of Valley of Grace.
The Kokomo Post Picks of the Week - Oct. 28
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Celebrate Halloween in Kokomo with These 5 Local Events
It’s Hallo-weekend! Get your costume ready and check out some of these awesome Halloween events happening right here in Kokomo.
Foster Care Festival to Highlight Resources and Awareness
This weekend, the ‘Foster’ in Foster Park will take on a whole new meaning.
Local nonprofit Foster the Need is giving the public a chance to learn, donate and have fun this week with the first official Foster Care Festival, which will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, in Foster Park.
The Kokomo Post Picks of the Week - Oct. 20
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