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Kokomo
Friday, August 15th, 2025
Good morning, Kokomo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The splash pad at Jackson Morrows Park remains closed even though construction began this past spring near the volleyball and basketball courts—residents are still waiting for it to open as it was expected to finish this summer. Kokomo Tribune
- ➤ Community First Bank bought the historic City Venture One building in downtown Kokomo and will use it as its world headquarters—CEO Robb Blume said the bank will move offices to keep its team together while developer Scott Pitcher noted the building’s rich history. The bank will also use the event space on the third floor for training and employee benefits until the end of the year. Kokomo Lantern
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Tim Branyan led a workshop on artificial intelligence for local businesses at the Logansport Cass County Chamber of Commerce. The packed event—held on August 14th—featured a session that ended with an AI-run Q&A. Pharos-Tribune
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Kokomo Police Department will boost impaired driving enforcement from August 16 through August 30 — partnering with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute to run the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign and set up patrols and sobriety checkpoints ahead of Labor Day. Giant.fm
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Winding Creek Music Festival is underway at 9912 W. 100 South in Russiaville and runs through Sunday, offering bluegrass and folk music along with youth and adult workshops, vendor stalls and artist displays. Today and Saturday events run from noon to 11 p.m. while Sunday's schedule is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.—ticket sales for Sunday benefit Turnabout. Kokomo Tribune
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Taylor built on its historic 2024 sectional title win after coach Rob Patchett improved the team’s fundamentals and strength in the offseason—now the Titans will face a challenging 2025 schedule that includes a rivalry game with Eastern and are predicted to finish 5-4. The Kokomo Post
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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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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.
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You will never be able to escape from your heart. So it's better to listen to what it has to say.
~ Paulo Coelho
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