Thursday, May 1st, 2025

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Good morning, Kokomo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ At the annual Kokomo CEO tradeshow, students showcased their business skills while families tuned in for the We Care auction, a long-standing local tradition. Camden Worland’s family noted that local business All Phase Electric is expected to donate a large sum to support the auction (continuing its tradition of generous contributions). Kokomo Tribune
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ At day two of his murder trial, Kokomo man Flint Farmer said 'I didn’t do anything to Karena'—a statement from a recorded October 2016 interview related to the disappearance and death of 18-year-old Karena McClerkin. Kokomo Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ivy Tech Community College named Martin Pollio as the statewide system's new president and he will begin his role on July 1—succeeding Sue Ellspermann. Pharos-Tribune
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hamilton County resident Pam Francis has her trash picked up weekly while her recycling is collected every two weeks from a bin (one third the size of her trash can), which forces her to drive to a drop-off center to keep recyclables from piling up at her home. Kokomo Tribune
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Open House at The Greens of Wildcat Creek
1-3 p.m. — 3139 Crooked Stick Dr, Kokomo, IN — $429,000 — Explore a stunning golf course home with spacious living and serene views.
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Mother & Daughter Brunch Kitten Shower
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Elite Banquet & Conference Center — $30 — Enjoy a festive brunch while cuddling adoptable kittens and supporting the Kokomo Humane Mission.
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An Elite Mother-Son Gala
6:30-9 p.m. — Elite Banquet & Conference Center — Dinner included — A delightful evening of dinner, dancing, and entertainment for mothers and sons of all ages.
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