Good morning, Kokomo.

A drive-thru convenience store is being proposed for Kokomo’s south side as LFM95 LLC requested a rezoning at 501 James Dr.—the plan would change the area from medium density residential to small to medium scale general commercial near South Webster Street and West Lincoln Road.

Howard Elementary School will enroll kindergarten, pre-k and preschool students on April 17th between 8 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. A parent information meeting will be held on April 16th from 5—6 p.m.

Purdue Extension Office of Howard County is accepting summer intern applications to work in programs like 4-H (agriculture, natural resources, and health and human services) as part of a seasonal internship.

Today, the Indiana University Kokomo Art Gallery is hosting the 27th Annual High School Art Exhibition featuring nearly 70 junior and senior students from eight schools including Western, Peru and Tipton—showing art in drawing, painting, ceramics and mixed media.

Members of the Kokomo Police, Fire and Howard County Sheriff's gathered outside the Kokomo Family YMCA on Friday morning for the annual blood drive—where the department with the most donors earned the Battle of the Badges trophy.

The Kokomo BobKats beat the Logansport Iron Horses 116-113 in a close game that had nine technical fouls and many changes in the lead — the win improved the BobKats' record to 5-0 and they will take a break before playing again later.

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.