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Thursday, April 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Kokomo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of April.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kokomo Musicale announced it is accepting scholarship applications for a $1,000 award available to a graduating senior this year. The Bernice Haynes Hillis Music Scholarship supports students planning to pursue music and active in school and community musical activities (applications began recently). Kokomo Tribune
- ➤ Faith Warren resigned from Taylor Community Schools and released an unedited statement today following the board meeting—she said an incident with masking tape was a fun play activity, not an angry reaction among students. Her statement thanks two parents for confirming her account and disputes false social media reports that had circulated earlier. Kokomo Tribune
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Indiana Department of Environmental Management will hold a public hearing today at 6 p.m. at Hingst Hall on the Ivy Tech campus (1901 E. Morgan St) in Kokomo to review Jaewon Industries' request to modify its air emissions permit; the hearing will end at 9 p.m. (or when all comments have been heard). Kokomo Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday at the West Side Diner, Mayor Chris Martin met with local League of Women Voters to share city updates and announce plans to bring back the Iron Horse Festival. He said the city is planning more projects for growth—helping residents know what to expect. Pharos-Tribune
- ➤ Hundreds gathered for a rally in downtown Kokomo on April 6. The event drew local residents even in rainy weather as Jennifer Price’s daughter playfully splashed in puddles while her mother watched. Kokomo Tribune
- ➤ The city of Kokomo is allocating its fiscal year 2025 Community Development Block Grant funds to local nonprofits and infrastructure projects— it expects to receive $732,040 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Development, matching last year’s funding. Kokomo Tribune
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On April 3, the Kokomo Lady Kats beat Eastern 13-7 in an inter-county softball game at Eastern High School. The team built an early lead and scored big in the fifth inning while Eastern made seven errors (allowing six unearned runs) that cost them the game. Kokomo Lantern
- ➤ Kokomo High School announced summer youth athletic KATS Camps that will run in June and July and offer training in sports such as track, soccer, football, baseball, basketball, softball, strength and speed workouts, and wrestling. Registration is open now and fees vary by sport — families are urged to secure spots early as spaces are limited. Kokomo Lantern
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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.
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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.
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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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Kokomo Collectible Show
6 AM – 12 PM — Kokomo Shriner's Club — Free entry — Explore a variety of collectibles and join a free learn-to-play event for kids.
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