Good morning, Kokomo.

Narrow Gate Horse Ranch is hosting its fifth annual Derby Ball fundraiser today as guests watch a live stream of the Kentucky Derby and join in betting, silent auctions + a derby hat contest in semiformal attire.

More than 300 people attended the Kokomo Tribune Senior Expo on Thursday where vendors offered senior services + local resident Kenosha Pigg visited to see what was available.

The Haynes-Apperson Festival returns to Foster Park June 18 to 20 with live music from LoCash Cowboys, Foghat, and Kool and the Gang plus a parade, car show, carnival rides, and fireworks.

Downtown will also host a Juneteenth Jubilee on June 20 for community celebration.

4C Health will launch a rural pre-med summer internship immersive in summer 2027 across Cass - Miami - Fulton - Pulaski - White - Howard - and Tipton counties, offering an 8-week program with 16 hours per week of onsite and virtual care, a stipend, and applications opening in February.

Northwestern High School students present The Little Mermaid today and Saturday in a production that brings an under-the-sea adventure to the local stage.

Senior Olivia Steele (Ariel) helped select the show to engage fellow students and families.

Eastern Middle School officials announced the third-term honor roll for sixth graders who earned all A's & recognized several students for academic achievement.

Norris Insurance Kokomo 5K

9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. — Jackson Morrow Park — Entry fee required — Participate in a community-focused 5K race at a popular local venue.

K Pop Dance Party

7-9 p.m. — Elite Event Center — No cover charge — Get ready to groove and show off your best moves to the hottest K Pop tracks all night long!