Good morning, Kokomo.

The Kokomo Alehouse is hosting Bingo Night with a Purpose every Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. through early December+ residents can enjoy the event while supporting the Humane Society.

Police say one person was killed earlier this month after a two-vehicle crash on the county’s northwest side—deputies responded shortly after midnight Aug.

6 near Indiana 22 and County Road 700 West, according to the Howard County Sheriff’s Office media release.

Kokomo Casting Plant celebrated 60 years today when 2,300 employees, retirees and families joined a Family Day with guided tours and fun displays—games, music and a plaque were on show—while Mayor Tyler Moore praised the plant's work.

The plant, known as the largest diecast facility in the world, has long been a key part of local manufacturing and innovation.

Crew Carwash announced today its new Ultimate 360° Premium Shine and Protection wash package that uses Premium Ceramic, Graphene Shield + Underbody Rust Protect to give cars a mirror-like finish and lasting protection from harsh weather.

The wash is available for $29 per use or $44.99 per month for unlimited use at all locations.

Local film enthusiast Maceo Milligan reviews Weapons, a horror thriller by director Zach Creggor that follows a non-linear mystery about the disappearance of seventeen children.

His review praises standout performances by Cary Cristopher and Amy Madigan—adding to the film’s steady build that leads to a manic, terrifying climax.

Honeywell Arts and Entertainment received a $5,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation for its Honeywell Arts in Education program that will bring art to pre-K through 12th-grade students in 10 counties during the 2025-2026 school year — the funding will help maintain school partnerships and align activities with academic standards.

Caston School Corporation was the last county school to start the 2025–26 school year when it held a Boohoo Breakfast Monday morning for kindergarteners and their parents to ease the first day split.

The event helped set a positive tone as classes began.

Outdoor enthusiasts in Kokomo learned that Ducks Unlimited—founded in 1937—is a nonprofit working to protect wetlands and has a Howard County chapter led by Anthony Hughes and Alan Herschberger that organizes Gun Bingo in the fall and Gun Bash on the third Saturday in January to raise about $34,000 a year.

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.

TreeHouse! Live Performance

8-11 p.m. — The Coterie — Free cover — Experience a high-energy reggae jam rock performance filled with conscious lyrics and tropical grooves.