Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 7th of April.
Good morning, Kokomo.
🎭 Culture
A new book 'Beyond Belief: True Stories of Indiana Heroes that Defy Comprehension' profiles over 200 Indiana veterans from the Civil War to the War on Terror and includes a foreword from Sen. Todd Young.
The 500-plus page volume was compiled by a husband-and-wife team (C. Douglas and Pamela M. Sterner) and features veterans from Logansport, Kokomo and Peru.
🎓 Education
Ivy Tech Kokomo is holding its third annual day of giving on Tuesday—lasting 24 hours to raise $45,000 from alumni, staff, donors and community partners.
The college encourages local support through donations during the fundraiser.
🌲 Environment
On Saturday in downtown Kokomo, hundreds gathered at a rally where local residents voiced their concerns—Jennifer Price’s young daughter laughed as she splashed in rain puddles.
A freeze watch is in effect from late Monday night through Tuesday morning—temperatures may drop to 23 and Wildcat Creek is expected to cause minor flooding in parks until tomorrow evening.
🏛️ Government
Starting Wednesday, the southbound lane of Apperson Way from Superior to Vaile will be closed for about one week to repair the storm line just south of the bridge, while the northbound lane and east parking lot for Central Middle School will remain open (ensuring school access).
U.S. 31 in Howard and Tipton counties will have lane and shoulder closures for cable barrier installations starting this week with work beginning after Wednesday between Indiana 26 and Indiana 28.
Flood warnings are in effect for Wildcat Creek at Kokomo until early Tuesday and near Jerome until just after midnight while a Freeze Watch covers parts of central Indiana from late Monday night through Tuesday morning as heavy rain has caused flooding.
The Indiana Department of Transportation announced lane and shoulder closures on U.S. 31 in Howard and Tipton counties for a cable barrier installation starting April 9 and on U.S. 31 in Hamilton County for milling and paving beginning April 21 with overnight lane and ramp closures until work is complete in July. Overpass construction and limited access improvements will begin this year and continue through 2026—official details will be shared later.
Kokomo man Anthony Burton, a Northwestern High School graduate, interned for Rep. Mike Karickhoff at the Statehouse during this legislative session—he answered calls, letters and emails from constituents while attending committee hearings and floor proceedings and is now pursuing a master’s degree in public management and policy at Indiana University Kokomo.
🎉 Kokomo Events
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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.
Indiana USA Gymnastics Champions Banquet
10 a.m. — Bel Air Events — Tickets required — Celebrate the achievements of Indiana's gymnastics champions and graduating seniors in a night of recognition and inspiration.
2025 Kokomo Home Show
10 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Markland Mall — Free Admission — Discover local solutions for home and landscaping improvements this spring.
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