Good morning, Kokomo.

Baloo is a 1-year-old dog waiting for his forever family today at the local shelter.

He is neutered, vaccinated and microchipped—ready to be a playful couch buddy and welcome new shelter dogs.

The Kokomo Police Department will join Pack the Cruiser today at the Dixon Road Kroger from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to collect non-perishable food donations for a summer lunch program for Howard County students—Kroger is hosting the fundraiser.

The Kokomo Common Council approved a 10-year tax abatement that lets Haynes International invest $173 million in new forging technology to add 111 high-paying jobs and build on the site of a former soccer field—an effort aimed at upgrading production to meet growing aerospace demand.

Local school boards will begin livestreaming their meetings starting in July—an effort to make meetings more accessible and boost community participation.

Officials said this move comes after past sessions were poorly attended.

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita warned Hoosiers that scam texts and emails falsely claiming to be a final notice from the BMV are aimed at stealing personal and financial information—fraudsters threaten alleged traffic violations—so everyone should verify any message before responding.

The Indiana Department of Transportation announced that beginning Monday, June 30, the ramp from SR 931 to southbound U.S. 31 south of Kokomo will close for concrete patching and joint repair and is expected to reopen in mid-July if weather holds—drivers are to follow the detour via SR 26. Additional ramp closures on U.S. 31 are planned later this summer and fall—more details will be provided.

Marsha Court Apartments opened on June 23 on the southeast side and now has 64 new renovated units—Tim Paul, a local resident, joked he almost was overwhelmed by the challenge—and the ribbon cutting marked a new start for local housing options.

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.

Comic & Toy Show

10 AM – 4 PM — Markland Mall — Free entry — Celebrate pop culture with vendors offering anime, toys, and comics.