Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of May.
Good morning, Kokomo.
Library Con 2026 will take place on Saturday with events at two library branches—at South Branch on 1755 E.
Center Road from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and at the Russiaville location on 315 Mesa Drive starting at 4 p.m. followed by an outdoor movie at 9 p.m.
The Peace Scholarship committee held its annual awards program, inviting seniors from local schools in and around Howard County to submit essays on achieving peace; the committee has awarded scholarships to top essays since 1993.
Governor Braun praised Chariot Automotive Group and CorePlacement Personnel Services for advancing workforce training through Power Up Indiana during Indiana Small Business Month.
The companies offer structured training (with certifications and wage increases) to help local workers build long-term careers.
Governor Mike Braun signed a law that stops students from using personal cell phones and wireless devices during school hours.
Indiana schools will soon enforce a no-device or structured storage policy while keeping exceptions for emergencies and special education needs.
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!
Armchair Boogie Concert
Time TBA — The Coterie — Tickets on sale now — Enjoy a night of local music with Armchair Boogie.
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