Good morning, Kokomo.

The National Association of Letter Carriers is sponsoring today’s Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive as postal customers drop off non-perishable items like canned meat, fruit, and vegetables by their mailboxes; letter carriers and volunteers will collect the donations for local hunger relief organizations—donors are asked not to donate expired or open food or items in glass jars.

The Haynes-Apperson Festival in Kokomo is set for July 3 to 5 and will offer free concerts with Great White opening on July 3, Night Ranger on July 4, and Mark Farner with Henry Lee Summer headlining on July 5—families will enjoy a parade honoring veterans, carnival rides, food vendors, and the option to purchase $20 VIP tickets starting June 5.

TIPTON — Two people died and one was injured in a crash on May 9 near Indiana 19 and 3600 South — police said.

Brick St. Deli & Notion Co. is a new spot on Brick Buckeye Street in Kokomo that opened without set hours or a posted menu — co-owned by local entrepreneur Kyle Gibson and partner Dustin Ogle, the deli serves unique sandwiches and a quirky atmosphere.

The business will update its menu details and hours on its Facebook page and newsletter.

The Indiana University Kokomo School of Education recently honored nearly 35 new teachers and celebrated the 2025 Indiana Teacher of the Year at its pinning ceremony—faculty and staff praised the graduates for their commitment to shaping young minds.

Indiana University Kokomo experts will discuss how to use AI tools at a free event from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. June 4 at Bier Brewery in Noblesville.

Patrick Motl — dean of the School of Sciences and professor of physics — and Paul Cook, professor of English, will lead the conversation.

Eighty-two high school students from Logansport earned certificates at Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo on Friday morning, with 24 earning associate degrees and other local students from Cass County graduating + pioneer student Makenna Strycker may be the first high schooler to do so.

The Indiana State Police has partnered with INDYCAR driver Felix Rosenqvist to launch a recruitment campaign that features his helmet design and digital media.

The agency will showcase the campaign at races starting with the Sonsio Grand Prix at Indianapolis Motor Speedway — attracting new recruits for state and Capitol police roles as well as professional staff positions.

A new study showed that costs for caring for Hoosiers with Alzheimer’s and other dementias have risen—nearly 122,000 seniors are affected—and 219,000 unpaid caregivers cost the state almost $7 billion annually.

Eastern's Kindy 500 attracted over 700 fans as competitors finished the race in a close photo finish, with one runner known as the Easter bunny leading and another called Stitch following closely—Taylor praised the impressive win.

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.

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.

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.

Blooze Brothers Show

9-11 p.m. — Foster Park — Free entry — Enjoy a high-energy performance of music from the ‘40s to today by a choreographed show band.