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Kokomo, IN
22Events this week
7Free things to do
86New spots
88New stories

● Checked Sunday, September 6, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Kokomo

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 22 events, day by day →

Breastfeeding Support Group

Tuesday 1pm · Marion

Trivia Night

Tuesday 6:30pm · United States · Free

Kcs Group Cardboard Fundraiser

Wednesday 8am · KCS Group

Grapevine Wreaths with Adults

Wednesday 2pm · Westfield Washington Township

Forest Narratives Reception and Artist Talk

Thursday 11:30am · Kresge Auditorium

New in Kokomo

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Maialina Italian Kitchen + Bar

Restaurants

Next time you’re in Indy: Maialina Italian Kitchen + Bar brings old world Italian dining to Indy for the next generation.

maialinaindy.com ↗

O-Dog Comics

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Fresh panels await: Whether you’re chasing this week’s Spider-Man, digging into indie runs, or hunting a quirky variant, O-Dog Comics is a woman and LGBTQ owned shop that keeps shelves stocked from Marvel, DC, Image, BOOM!, and more, plus an online storefront and occasional in-store events.

odogcomics.com ↗

Pronto by Iozzo's

Nightlife

Italian sips and snacks: Pronto by Iozzo's does the classy-but-comfortable thing right, with Italian deli-style light bites, espresso when you need a lift, and crafted cocktails and wine when the day needs a victory lap.

prontobyiozzos.com ↗

Kokomo’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Kokomo’s best →

Most read in Kokomo

The five stories Kokomo readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Kokomo drug bust: 40 arrested in Operation Butterball

    The Kokomo Police Department has arrested 40 people in Operation Butterball, which began in 2025 as an investigation led by the department's Special Investigation/Drug Task Force.

    Full story at wishtv.com ↗

  2. Westfield Teen Says Woman Attacked Her at School Event

    Sophia Hunt, president of her school's Turning Point USA chapter, has accused a woman of verbally and physically assaulting her at a school event in Westfield, Indiana.

    Full story at wibc.com ↗

  3. Kokomo Blueblacks prepare for inaugural football season

    The Kokomo Blueblacks, a new Minor Pro Football club, are set to debut in 2027 with their first game against the Freeport Lions.

    Full story at wishtv.com ↗

  4. Local law enforcement targets child predators

    The Howard County Sheriff’s Office hosted a week-long undercover online chat operation in July 2026, targeting individuals seeking to sexually exploit minors through internet-based communications.

    Full story at kokomolantern.substack.com ↗

  5. Lexie Hull makes major personal purchase after signing $1.6 million Fever contract

    Lexie Hull, a former Stanford standout, signed a two-year contract with the Indiana Fever for nearly $1.6 million in the offseason.

    Full story at sportingnews.com ↗

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