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Friday, June 20th, 2025
Good morning, Kokomo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ After years in Foster Park, the Juneteenth Summer Celebration will be held this Saturday along the courthouse square in downtown Kokomo — the event introduces a special twist for local attendees. Kokomo Tribune
- ➤ Kokomo Housing Authority and Carver Community Center will host the sixth annual Juneteenth Summer Celebration—taking place from 4-10 p.m. Saturday at Howard County Courthouse Square, 104 N. Buckeye St. The event will feature a best of Kokomo food competition with judging and public voting as well as live music from DeRay Boyd, Winston Howard and Maximum Groove. Kokomo Tribune
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Keller Logistics Group announced today it will break ground on a 150,000-square-foot speculative warehouse at Grissom Aeroplex at S. Innovation Way and West C.R. 800 South in Bunker Hill. The facility — developed with ARCO — is planned to meet rising demand for flexible industrial space in the Peru-Bunker Hill corridor. Pharos-Tribune
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Kokomo Police are asking the public for help finding 45-year-old Justin Neal — who went missing last weekend when he was seen riding his bicycle northbound on the Nickel Plate Trail from the 2700 block of North Reed Road. Kokomo Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Indiana University Board of Trustees approved promotion and tenure for 15 faculty members on the Kokomo campus on June 19th. Executive vice chancellor for academic affairs Scott Jones said the move—seen as a strong step for the campus—shows the university's support for its teachers. Kokomo Tribune
- ➤ Tri-Central school superintendent and coach Dave Driggs retired (ending his 45-year career) on June 19 after serving the district with dedication. Kokomo Tribune
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Engie secured a 5—3 vote on June 17 to approve the Emerald Green solar farm project on 1,800 acres in eastern Howard County, allowing construction to begin once an economic development agreement is finalized. The project includes environmental safeguards such as extensive setbacks and a recycling plan for solar panels and is expected to bring significant revenue to the community over 35 years. Kokomo Lantern
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bowman Apparel defeated Crossfit Kokomo, 19-6, on June 12 at Northwestern Youth Baseball Field to win the Howard County Minor League Baseball Championship & improve their season record. The championship game served as a rubber match after a previous loss when Crossfit Kokomo won 14-9. Kokomo Lantern
- ➤ Today, the Kokomo Post 6 Junior team will face Plymouth Post 27 in the Post 6 Junior Summer Classic Tournament at CFD Investments Stadium at Highland Park—this three-day event runs until June 22 and the team will try to overcome its recent offensive struggles against a strong opponent. The Kokomo Post
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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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Max Gomez & Austin Plaine Live Concert
9 PM — The Coterie — $10 Tickets — Enjoy live performances by Max Gomez and Austin Plaine at this vibrant venue.
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