Good morning, Kokomo.

The Kokomo Lantern announced it will no longer cover school events that require a media credential because the schools demand that media give up rights to their work—this decision is expected to impact families in the school system.

Local schools showed little change in overall ILEARN proficiency rates as English and math scores remained steady—Howard County districts reported results similar to 2022.

Half Moon, a Kokomo staple for 20 years, will serve a fried green tomato BLT paired with a locally brewed IPA and a special non-beer drink on Thursday—patrons can expect a new twist on the menu next week.

Half Moon at 4051 S Lafountain St in Kokomo offers a Thursday dinner special featuring a fried green tomato BLT plus a beer pairing along with a drink option for non-beer drinkers.

The restaurant, which has served the community for 20 years, promotes the deal as an ongoing weekly event.

The Indiana University Kokomo Cougars volleyball team lost their season opener in five sets to Bethel College on Aug.

20 as many players were playing together for the first time—leading to critical unforced errors. They won matches at the Onset Invitational on Aug. 22 before falling to Indiana Tech and will host an invitational on Sept. 5-6 featuring teams like Cumberlands and Campbellsville.

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.