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Saturday, May 31st, 2025
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Good morning, Kokomo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. Kokomo Lantern
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ 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. The Kokomo Post
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. Kokomo Tribune
- ➤ 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. Kokomo Tribune
- ➤ Local college students were named to the dean's list for their fall semester, and the achievements were announced on May 23 (staff reports). Kokomo Tribune
- ➤ 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. Kokomo Tribune
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. Kokomo Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. Kokomo Tribune
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. The Kokomo Post
- ➤ 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. The Kokomo Post
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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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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.
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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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