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Tuesday, August 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Kokomo. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Howard County Kids’ Fishing Clinic held its graduation tournament at the Kokomo Reservoir last Saturday — it is the successor to the 40-year Jim "Moose" Carden Fishing Clinic. The program aims to teach children basic fishing skills through sessions at Kokomo High School. Kokomo Tribune
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Kokomo woman, 24-year-old Krystal Cherika Scott, pleaded guilty to violating her supervised release for animal cruelty and has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison—followed by three years of supervised release—after an investigation that began on June 20. Kokomo Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Howard County Coroner’s Office reported that it investigated 63 deaths in the second quarter, finding 40 were from natural causes, 3 were suicides, and 19 were accidental—including 11 from drug overdoses at a total cost of $71,122 for tests and autopsies. The office also reviewed 27 direct release cases and used state funds to pay for overdose toxicology tests. Kokomo Lantern
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 4C Health marked three years of a 4-day, 32-hour work week—changed in 2022 so workers stay healthy while still earning pay for 40 hours—at its newly remodeled 800 Fulton St. location. The Indiana Department of Environmental Management declared an Air Quality Action Day for today as wildfire smoke may affect those with asthma or who are very active. Pharos-Tribune
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Back To School Sneaker Ball
3-6 p.m. — Kemper Center — Free entry — Celebrate back to school with music, food, games, and a sneaker-themed dance party.
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The Looking Up Tour
7-9 p.m. — Kokomo, IN — General admission tickets available — Experience Sidewalk Prophets live with hits and new music on their nationwide tour.
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CK Racing Back to School 5k
9 AM – 1 PM — Jackson Morrow Park — Supports local teachers and students — A family fun run/walk to kick off the school year.
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~ Benjamin Franklin
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