Good morning, Kokomo.

Detectives arrested 26-year-old Keith Hall on Tuesday, March 18 in Bunker Hill for failing to update his sex offender registration after a five-month investigation spurred by cybertip reports that involved multiple agencies — including Kokomo Police Department — and led to the seizure of several electronic devices; the investigation remains active.

The Kokomo Summer Concert Series will feature Holler in the Heartland at Foster Park with headliner John R.

Miller, Buffalo Wabs and The Price Hill Hustle, and Darrin Hacquard scheduled to perform at 5 p.m. (Kokomo Performing Arts Pavilion) as a free event where attendees are advised to bring a lawn chair (for seating).

Students from Kokomo and Western high schools are set to compete in tough state music competitions this weekend—Kokomo High’s Karisma Singers will perform today at 6 p.m. at Pike High School in the Large School State Show Choir Finals.

Western High’s vocal jazz group is also preparing for its state contest—adding to the weekend’s competitive spirit.

Nearly 60 IU Kokomo students participated in a four-week poverty simulation (part of KEY) where they worked in small groups at the Kelley Student Center to manage daily tasks like paying rent and buying groceries.

A panel discussion afterward helped the students learn to better support future students and patients by understanding the challenges of poverty.

Junior Movisha Servai, a first-year member of the KHS Speech Team, advanced to the state speech meet by performing an excerpt from The Lord of the Rings while working closely with coach Stacia Siefert — she said the experience builds skills useful for school projects and public speaking.

Kokomo residents now have a master list of local restaurants to use when they need a break from cooking.

The guide lists many spots for breakfast, lunch, dinner, pizza, drinks and snacks + it offers a wide range of local dining options.

The Kokomo BobKats won two games in a row against the Iron Horses and are favored to win their upcoming home game this weekend—an overtime thriller in their last matchup showed how they rallied— as they use multiple attacking strategies.

The Kokomo Dance Team competed at state finals in early March and performed hip-hop, jazz, solo and duo routines, finishing as state runner-up in jazz and fourth in hip-hop.

Senior Dani Gomez and junior Anna Becker earned a state runner-up finish in duo routines while Gomez placed sixth and Becker placed fourth in solo competitions; the team practiced twice a week for three hours each session to prepare for the event.

Birth and Baby Express

1:30-6:30 p.m. — Community Howard Regional Health — Registration not required for partners — Gain essential knowledge about labor, baby care, and hospital procedures in this informative class.

Elite Easter Buffet 2025

11 AM – 12 PM — Elite Banquet & Conference Center — Adult $25, Children 10 & Under $12 — Enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet of deliciousness this Easter Sunday.