Good morning, Kokomo.

Today, Kokomo holds an Arts, Beats and Eats First Friday event that unveils new local artwork in Artist Alley, one of the last events this season before the city takes a break until next spring.

Dueling Pianos returns with a sharp-witted duo on Friday, Oct.

9 at Ivy Tech Kokomo as they headline the Scholarships for Student Success fundraiser (supporting students from six Hoosier counties).

Nearly 70 new IU Kokomo nursing students were welcomed at a traditional induction ceremony by the School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions — they debuted in red scrubs as they begin their nursing program.

County Commissioners informed locals that France Park remains closed until further notice + officials are finalizing a plan to reopen after three lake fatalities since June 19 while thanking residents for their patience.

Gov. Mike Braun suspended our gasoline usage & excise taxes last Thursday and extended the energy emergency through Oct.6 to avoid a surge in prices over Labor Day weekend; motorists would have paid an extra 61 cents per gallon without the action.