Good morning, Kokomo.

The Strawberry Festival returned to downtown Kokomo on June 6 and drew over 10,000 visitors who enjoyed more than 160 vendor booths—along with live music, a mini-motorbike track, and a charity dunk tank.

Organized by the Kokomo Downtown Association, the event offered families various berry-themed treats and activities to celebrate summer.

At the Strawberry Festival on Friday, Katie Moore from the Wyman Group scooped strawberries onto a shortcake + Grayson Baugher ate a strawberry shortcake dessert.

Woodlawn Health doctor Dr. Timothy Hamburg was honored as the 2025 Emergency Medicine Newcomer of the Year and promoted as Regional Medical Director by Concord Medical Group—he joined the organization in May 2024.

On June 7th, Bud explained how to make affordable shooting sticks and drag lines—a set of DIY tools that steady a rifle or muzzleloader in tree stands.

His ideas offer hunters a budget-friendly way to improve their aim and stability.

Two proposed apartment complexes received the necessary approvals this week.

The Kokomo Board of Zoning Appeals granted parking variances—and special exceptions—for sites at 3400 S. Webster St and the northwest corner of South Berkley Road and West Boulevard Street, and construction is planned to begin later this year.

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.