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Good morning, Kokomo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of June.

BUSINESS NEWS

  • El Rancho, a popular food truck known for its bold Mexican flavors, now offers indoor dining at the Kokomo Event & Conference Center. The new setup features bright murals and a replica truck—inviting locals to enjoy their signature tacos in a festive space.  The Kokomo Post

EDUCATION NEWS

  • The Indiana Legislature revised the Teacher Appreciation Grant program on June 20, increasing stipend amounts while reducing the number of teachers eligible to apply; school districts will adjust funding plans to fit the new guidelines.  Kokomo Tribune

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The Kokomo Downtown Farmers Market is back today from 9 a.m. until noon offering local crafts and fresh produce, while INDOT will close lanes on U.S. 31 for concrete restoration starting June 24 and finishing in August. The City of Kokomo has launched a Parks Photo Contest with entries due by July 25 for a chance to win beach passes, and Duke Energy restored power to nearly 100,000 customers after severe storms — about 16,800 still remain without power.  Kokomo Lantern
  • The Indiana Department of Transportation said that concrete restoration work will start on U.S. 31 near Kokomo on or after Tuesday, June 24. Lanes between the north and south junctions of S.R. 931 will close and ramp closures may occur until the project ends in August — drivers should slow down and drive carefully — as work schedules may change with the weather.  Giant.fm

EVENTS

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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.

    Sun, 6/22/25

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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.

    Fri, 7/11/25

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