Good morning, Kokomo.

Today the Kokomo Housing Authority and community partners launched the Summer Lunch Program to provide a hot meal and grab-n-go bag to up to 500 students each Wednesday in Howard County at Bon Air Park — Garden Square Apartments — and Pine Valley Apartments between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. until July 23.

Duke Energy Indiana is dedicating $200,000 to its Share the Light Fund to help families manage rising energy bills and stay cool during the summer.

The company partners with local community action agencies to offer up to $300 per customer and has helped nearly 15,000 households with more than $4 million in past assistance.

Community First Bank of Indiana received the IBA Commitment to Community Award for banks with assets between $750 million and $3 billion—its efforts during 2024 included donating over $174,000, partnering with more than 100 nonprofits, and logging 2,000 volunteer hours, with the award presented on May 29 at the IBA Mega Conference.

Local film reviewer Maceo Milligan said the film 'Bring Her Back' mixes family loss with very scary scenes — it shows intense body horror and tension similar to Hereditary.

The Philippou twins, YouTube alumni who directed Talk To Me, made the film as their second cinematic work.

Caston Elementary School announced its 2024-25 fourth quarter All-A Honor Roll for third grade students, listing Asher Ault, Lynnly Berry, Emery Bowyer, Elliana Clayton, Natalie Crane, Ethan Damrow, Tate Emery, Ezekiel Helt, Blakelee Herrold, Kolton Holladay, Liam Mashiana, Jack Monical, Reed Nethercutt, Annemarie Paschen, Olivia Sanchez, Chloe Scott, Zariah Shepherd, Berkley Tocco, and Paisley Zimmer.

After Governor Braun signed an executive order on March 12th—limiting new environmental rules beyond federal standards—IDEM is asking the public to report which existing rules they find too strict.

Comments are due by June 30th and the agency will review and report its findings by Oct. 31st and Dec. 31st.

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.