Good morning, Kokomo.

Community First Bank will host a free shred event on August 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its Kokomo branch at 1308 E.

Hoffer St—community members may safely dispose of up to five boxes of documents while donations for local nonprofits are welcomed.

Samaritan Caregivers is selling locally raised mums in red, yellow, orange and purple until Aug 13—9-inch pots cost $12 and 12-inch pots cost $24.

At the Cass County 4-H Fair today, Dylan Miller (age 10) was named HeifersGrand champion.

Today, the Kokomo Tribune shared five local highlights for the weekend + offering community events, updated weather, and tips for residents to plan their activities.

An artist in Kokomo is featuring the life of Xenia Grigoryevna Petrova, known as Xenia of St. Petersburg, at Artist Alley.

She is celebrated for giving all her possessions to the poor after her husband’s tragic death and spending 45 years living humbly, asking those she helped — to turn to God and say a memorial for him.

Indiana University Kokomo announced it is adding 13 new faculty members this fall in departments such as psychology, education, business, nursing and computer science—executive vice chancellor Scott Jones said the new hires bring diverse global experience and fresh ideas to support students on campus.

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced that southbound U.S. 31 will close later this month and warned drivers to slow down and use caution.

Eastern football, led by head coach Josh Edwards, will build on last fall's success—when the team won its first IHSAA sectional championship—and enter a challenging 2025 season with key returners and rivalry games starting on Aug.

22. The Comets aim to perform strongly as they take on this tough schedule.

The Kokomo High School Marching Wildkats placed third last Friday night at the Indiana State Fair Band Day competition—marking their fourth straight top-three finish.

They won state titles in 2022 and 2023 and the KHS color guard was named best guard for the third consecutive year.

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.

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.

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.

Kokomo Sports Card Show

9 AM – 3 PM — Kokomo Shriner's Club — Free entry — Discover a treasure trove of new and vintage sports cards and memorabilia.