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Thursday, June 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Kokomo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Raymond Harrington celebrated his 100th birthday on May 28 at Brentwood Greene Apartments with neighbors, friends, and family; he recalled working after eighth grade and marrying Eva—crediting the good Lord for his long life—and noted that celebrations come and go. Kokomo Lantern
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Northwestern School Corporation will allow registered behavior technicians to work in classrooms this fall following an agreement with Grateful Care ABA upon parent request. The Indiana Department of Environmental Management declared an Air Quality Action Day from midnight tonight to midnight EDT Thursday night—ozone levels will be in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range, so people with respiratory issues are advised to limit outdoor exposure. Kokomo Tribune
- ➤ Indiana University Kokomo has received a $15,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to fund paid clean energy internships that give students hands-on work with regional businesses—up to five placements will be coordinated by the Office of Sustainability to help students prepare for renewable energy careers. Kokomo Lantern
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Indiana Department of Environmental Management forecasts today an Air Quality Action Day for Central/East Central Indiana including Kokomo as ozone levels are expected to reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range (Orange) with hot temperatures, sunny skies, light winds, and wildfire smoke contributing to poor air quality. Residents are advised to check SmogWatch.IN.gov for the latest updates on air quality and any local open burning restrictions. Giant.fm
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Indiana Health Department reported that provisional 2024 data show an infant mortality rate of 6.3 deaths per 1,000 live births, the lowest in the state since 1900 compared to 6.6 in 2023. Gov. Mike Braun and State Health Commissioner Lindsay Weaver credited improved prenatal care and community efforts for the drop — a more detailed analysis will follow once the data are finalized. Giant.fm
- ➤ Howard County Coroner David Granger said he investigated 14 accidental drug overdose deaths in the first quarter of 2025—while the Indiana Department of Environmental Management has declared an Air Quality Action Day that will begin tonight and last until midnight Thursday night, urging residents with respiratory issues to limit outdoor exposure. Kokomo Tribune
SPORTS NEWS
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