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Thursday, April 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Kokomo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ In Kokomo, the Gingerich family built a 70-year legacy in the auto business by running multiple dealerships, including the historic McGonigal and the new Academy that partners with Ivy Tech Community College. Ivan Gingerich, who began his career riding a bicycle and still works daily at age 95, has kept the family tradition alive—earning lasting customer trust. Kokomo Lantern
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Film reviewer Maceo Milligan said that Alex Garland’s new war film Warfare delivers phenomenal performances—though he noted its fictional yet realistic narrative could have offered more depth. Kokomo Tribune
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Kokomo Mayor Tyler Moore said the city secured $2.5 billion from a joint venture by Samsung SDI & Stellantis to build electric vehicle batteries, a move expected to create thousands of local jobs. He explained that fast-tracked zoning and improved infrastructure will support training programs with Ivy Tech to ensure the benefits reach local workers & boost the city’s role in America’s EV supply chain. The Kokomo Post
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo received a $50,000 grant — awarded by Northern Indiana Public Service Company and the NiSource Charitable Foundation — to expand its ESL Career Training Program. The funds — meant to boost language and career training for local non-English speakers — will help the college better serve the community. Pharos-Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kokomo Mayor Tyler Moore announced the relaunch of the Kokomo Infill Program — the initiative will offer vacant lots owned by the Kokomo Community Development Corporation free to developers who sign a development agreement and build a new residential structure within one year, a move that builds on a similar 2024 program which completed 25 projects. Giant.fm
- ➤ The Howard County Council approved an extra $500K Tuesday for the Sheriff’s Office’s Care of Individuals fund—this money will pay other counties a daily fee for housing local inmates instead of keeping them in county jail. Kokomo Tribune
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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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