Good morning, Kokomo.

Kokomo PD responded Tuesday morning to a crash at Taylor Street and Apperson Way when a gray Shengmilo electric bicycle hit a parked trailer at Fashions on the Go and Alan Parkins suffered a severe head injury—he was taken to St. Vincent Kokomo Hospital and then flown to Indianapolis for treatment as investigators gather witness accounts.

Three former Wildkat basketball stars—Zavion, Zion Bellamy and A’dayveon Young—face felony charges after Chicago police discovered multiple guns, 96 rounds and suspected marijuana during a traffic stop on Monday evening.

Local photographer Brianna Schmaltz has debuted a blind date photoshoot mashup in Cass County—she uses this unique method to play matchmaker and boost her photography skills.

A recent survey shows Hoosier employers want to offer on-the-job training for students and adult learners but many lack the time, capacity — or funds to support such programs.

The study gathered responses from 348 employers in 62 counties and 17 industries and was supported by Ivy Tech and the Indiana Chamber Research Foundation.

Area elementary schools improved IREAD scores for second and third graders last school year as a statewide focus on literacy and a new curriculum helped raise the results—teachers plan to continue these efforts to boost reading skills.

Racing events continue at Kokomo Speedway as Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Sprint Car Smackdown XIV unfolds today with gates opening at 4 p.m. and races starting at 6:30 p.m.+Saturday brings races at 6 p.m., a Riley Kids auction and a kickball game from noon to 2 p.m.

Indiana University Kokomo lost a thrilling five-set match—falling 3 to 2 against undefeated Bethel at the Student Activities and Events Center.

Mya Grigsby recorded 18 kills and 15 digs while Cali Cummings added 14 kills, and the team will face Columbia International, Aquinas, Marian and Indiana Tech in the Onset Invitational on Aug 22 and 23.

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.