Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of May.
Good morning, Kokomo.
🏘️ Community
KokoGo free bicycle rental resumed on April 25 and is available all summer for anyone 12 and older with a state-issued ID and a credit or debit card at the bike station at 307 S.
Main St near downtown—offering adult, tandem, youth, and tricycle options with a default three-hour ride. The service runs seven days a week with set hours through Aug. 31 and will change in the fall—call 765-431-1513 for details.
💼 Business
Elevated Hippie now operates inside MO Joe's Coffee House in downtown Kokomo, offering unique clothing and accessories for both men and women — the boutique mixes a relaxed feel with handpicked boho pieces — giving locals a fresh shopping spot.
🎓 Education
Redeemer Lutheran School will host an open house on Thursday from 1 to 7 p.m. at 705 Southway Boulevard+ interested families can learn about private Christian education.
The event will offer details on tuition and financial aid options+ helping parents plan for enrollment.
Ivy Tech Community College announced Friday that it will lay off 202 employees statewide due to state funding cuts and frozen tuition rates & 12 of these job losses will affect workers in Kokomo.
Local college students were named to the dean's list for their fall semester, and the achievements were announced on May 23 (staff reports).
Local students were among 708 full-time IU Kokomo students named to the fall dean's list on May 23rd—an indication of strong academic performance.
🌲 Environment
Kokomo is expecting scattered thunderstorms this evening with partly cloudy skies and areas of smoke and haze that may lower visibility—winds from WNW at 10 to 20 mph and a 70% chance of rain will keep temperatures near 52°F.
🏛️ Government
Today, the Howard County Prosecutor's Office asked the county council to let it hire new staff to address an ongoing staffing crisis.
The office seeks to add six full-time deputy prosecutors at $96,790 each, three part-time deputy prosecutors at $56,425 each, three investigators at $56,425 each and nine clerks at $41,521 each.
🏈 Sports
Western started strong with Gavin Denton hitting a two-run home run in the first inning and pitchers McNulty, Brewer and Rudy shutting out West Lafayette in a 4–0 win at Jim Turner Field—Western advances to the sectional semifinal and will face Northwestern today at 5 p.m.
Western softball defeated West Lafayette 14-0 in five innings Friday night with standout performances from pitcher Lucy George and hitter Brynley Erb—ensuring their spot in the sectional championship.
The No. 3 Panthers will face Logansport today at 7:30 p.m. in the title game.
🎉 Kokomo Events
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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.
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.
2025 Summer Fest Weekend
6-10 p.m., 9 a.m.-10 p.m., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. — Studebaker Park — Free entry — Celebrate community spirit with food, live music, and fun activities all weekend long.
On-Site Tour of Altra Homecare
9 a.m.-7 p.m. — Altra Homecare of Kokomo — Free entry — Explore the best in senior living with nutritious meals and engaging activities.
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