Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of May.
Good morning, Kokomo.
🏘️ Community
The 2025 Strawberry Festival will feature 185 vendors with nearly 40 food trucks, local artisans, and crafters offering strawberry treats and handmade gifts + fun kids’ activities, and the guide lists vendors from food makers + community booths.
Kokomo Farmers Market is held today from 9 a.m. to noon at the corner of Mulberry and Washington streets in downtown Kokomo.
Shoppers can enjoy live music — local vendors sell fresh goods they grow, raise, or make themselves.
💼 Business
A Royal Center business is regaining momentum after three years of rebuilding following a strong wind incident that damaged the Berkley Event Center—Darl Berkshire recalled hearing a loud pop during that event.
Recovery efforts continue today as the business moves forward.
🎓 Education
Lost Creek Elementary students enjoyed their annual 'Road Trip USA' field day on Thursday with 15 stations representing different states.
They played games such as fishing for plastic fish in a baby pool and a pool noodle pony race for Kentucky — also gliding on an inflatable alligator for Florida.
🌲 Environment
The Kokomo Humane Society today introduced Wednesday, a 4-year-old spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped cat who may be shy at first but loves head scratches and gets along with other cats.
Meanwhile, the National Weather Service issued Tornado Watch 265 until 11 p.m. EDT today for 39 Indiana counties including Kokomo—residents should stay alert.
🏈 Sports
Northwestern High School hosted the annual Howard County Track and Field Meet with Western, Eastern, and Taylor competing.
Northwestern won the boys meet by a close margin with Declan Aaron winning key races—while Western led the girls meet with record times from Norah Ewing and Ellyse Walden.
🎉 Kokomo Events
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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.
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.
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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