Good morning, Kokomo.

From January to June, the Community Foundation of Howard County awarded over $235,000 in grants to local nonprofits for programs in housing, education, and fire relief—donations to the Unrestricted Community Endowment Funds will be matched by Lilly Endowment Inc. until Dec.

31 to unlock more grant dollars for community needs.

The Kokomo Humane Society’s Cat Café is a warm spot where locals can relax, sip coffee and spend time with adoptable cats at its corner on Home Ave and Hoffer St. It opens Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.—offering a friendly break that supports the shelter.

Police say a 33-year-old Kokomo man was arrested on child pornography charges for multiple sex crimes against children—local law enforcement is investigating the case.

The Indiana State Fair ended its Friday events—rock singer Melissa Etheridge performed at 7:30 p.m.—with highlights including a vinyl revival, cow-to-table butter demos, circus acts, rodeo events, and baby animal feedings that drew local families.

The Kokomo Art Center is hosting a new exhibit called Wild Things that is on display until Aug.

30 — the collection features paintings of a bear delivering pizza and an otter with a drink — offering a fresh look at creative art. Local art fans are excited — many say the quirky scenes charm visitors — and expect a strong turnout soon.

Food inspectors completed routine evaluations at Michoacana Farmers Fresh Market, located at 421 S.

Fifth St., on August 15 to verify food safety standards are met — further details on compliance have not been released.

Local holistic practitioner Doug Nelson opened Midwest Modalities featuring the Harmonic Egg Ellipse which uses sound and light to balance energy and calm the body.

Visitors in Kokomo can try a free 90-minute session that starts with 50 minutes inside the chamber + follows with music and a brief period of silence for deep relaxation.

Sute, an upscale Korean fusion restaurant hidden along a cobblestone street in North Buckeye, has impressed local diners with a new menu featuring prime ribeye steak and creative fusion dishes while delivering refined service and ambiance.

Manager Julio Bojorquez and the team plan to add weekend brunch and lunch specials to offer a fresh dining option — a move expected to attract more celebration meals in Kokomo.

Faith and Discipline edged Hoopers Elite 54-53 in two overtime periods at the Carver Center on August 14th—thrilling fans with a back-and-forth battle until the final buzzer.

The close game showcased strong defense and clutch shooting that kept the score tied until the very end.

Carver Summer Basketball Camp in Kokomo attracted 60 students from kindergarten to 12th grade as coaches BobKat Fudge Moore, Tayler Persons, Antonio Penny, Tremont 'Fudge' Moore, and Ja'Rob McCallum taught basketball basics and important life lessons.

The camp — held over three days — offered focused skills training and mentoring to help young athletes improve their game.

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.