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Thursday, May 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Kokomo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kokomo officials announced that construction of eight pickleball courts, five tennis courts, and a miniature golf course at Cutler Park will begin in June with increased costs due to soil contamination—this project replaces the former west youth ballfield. Officials expect the work to be completed during the summer—timeline adjustments will be made as remediation proceeds. Kokomo Tribune
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Over the weekend, two house fires occurred in Kokomo; firefighters responded at 12:30 p.m. Sunday to a home on the 1500 block of Meadowbrook Drive on the south side, and officials reported extensive damage—but no one was injured. Kokomo Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Starting Monday, June 9 through Friday, June 27, the Kokomo School Corporation will offer free summer lunches for kids aged 18 and under at Carver Community Center between 11:55 a.m. and 12:40 p.m.—funded by the USDA to help meet summer nutrition needs. The Kokomo Post
- ➤ Indiana University Kokomo School of Business honored outstanding students and leaders on May 7 at Havens Auditorium. Faculty and staff celebrated honor cord recipients, veterans and club officers in a ceremony recognizing academic achievement and leadership — a sign of the bright future for Kokomo's business community. Kokomo Lantern
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On May 6, Judge Lynn Murray ordered that Judith Sciaraffa and Trever Yeakley remove all animals, trash and debris from their property in the 3500 block of Sycamore Lane within 14 days. The ruling resolved a months-long dispute that had led the Howard County Board of Zoning Appeals to intervene. Kokomo Tribune
SPORTS NEWS
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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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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.
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Buffalo Wabs & The Price Hill Hustle Live
8-11 p.m. — The Coterie — Tickets not available online — Enjoy a lively performance from Buffalo Wabs & The Price Hill Hustle.
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